The Porsche 959 is without a doubt one of the most important and influential supercars ever created. Not only did it lift Porsche onto a whole new level, but the bedroom-poster appeal of this machine was only matched by its advanced technical specifications.

Trying to improve an original version by ripping it apart and changing bits would therefore be akin to automotive blasphemy. Danish firm Kalmar probably knows that as well, which is why Porsche fans can relax.

The car you see depicted here is merely a homage to the Porsche 959, and no real ones were harmed in the making of this vehicle. The 9X9 is what Kalmar calls a retro hypercar, thereby elegantly avoiding the worn-out term “restomod.”

It’s based on a 993 chassis stiffened with space frames, and combined with 992 running gear. Which bits are fitted depends on which model a customer is ordering, as there are three to choose from: 9X9, 9X9 Sport, and 9X9 Leichtbau.

Buy the first one and you’ll get a 3.8-liter 992 Turbo engine fitted in the back that generates a mighty 930hp and rockets the 1,375kg car from zero to 100km/h in a mere two seconds thanks to all-wheel drive and a PDK gearbox.

The Sport version packs a 3.0-liter 992 GTS Turbo engine with 650hp, all-wheel drive, and a manual seven-speed box, while the Leichtbau variant gets a 992 GT3 4.0-liter naturally aspirated six-banger generating 530hp. This 1,250kg racer only has rear-wheel drive and comes with a six-speed manual box.

The bodywork is mainly carbon fiber and was designed to maximize downforce. At 130km/h, 157kg pushes down on the car, and it peaks at 1,450kg. This means it creates more downforce than the car weighs, which should make for some entertaining driving characteristics.

A new suspension system utilizes a double-wishbone pushrod front axle, adaptive shocks, and a front-axle lift system for better everyday drivability.

Ceramic brake discs and 3D-printed lightweight titanium calipers take pride of place behind 19- and 20-inch magnesium wheels. Safety-related systems such as ABS and PSM are retained from the donor car, as are the headlights and the dials.

The cabin has been revamped and now sports lightweight Recaro seats, a lightweight high-end stereo with Bluetooth, and new air-conditioning. Windows can be ordered either as modern bonded glass or as lightweight polycarbonate.

No prices have been published yet, but expect them to be exorbitant. If that’s not a problem, then the Danish firm will be happy to sell you one from July 2025, when customer deliveries are estimated to start.