British company says fully electric model delivers super-car levels of roof-down performance year-round.
Everrati Automotive has revealed its electrified Porsche 911 (964) Wide-Body Cabriolet model – the first of its kind on the planet.
Bringing together open-top, zero-emissions motoring with iconic design, Everrati’s latest model boasts an electric vehicle (EV) powertrain of original equipment manufacturer (OEM) grade.
The company, which describes itself as “the leading global technology company specialising in redefining and future-proofing automotive icons”, says the 964 Wide Body Cabriolet is capable of delivering super-car levels of roof-down performance year-round.
Developed in the UK, it’s built on Everrati’s “desire to positively contribute towards reducing air pollution”. Extensively engineered at the company’s headquarters in Oxfordshire, the cabriolet combines a full restoration with the installation of sector-leading IP blended with technology from tier-one automotive suppliers.
As well as the UK and Europe, another key market for the addition to its range is the US where Everrati has a partnership with Aria Group. Based in California, Aria has expertise in low-volume, high-end engineering and production supporting world-leading OEMs. The venture enables 964 manufacturing on both sides of the Atlantic.
With more than double the output of the original Porsche 911 (964) Cabriolet on which it is based, the 964 Wide Body Cabriolet is available in 440bhp or 500bhp forms. The latter can accelerate from 0-96kph in less than four seconds with a range of 322km thanks to its 62kWh battery.
Everrati has worked to preserve the original “feel and character” of the Porsche 911 (964) Cabriolet by optimising weight distribution, chassis response and safety, and by enhancing the performance of the original. With its optional fully adjustable TracTive suspension system, owners can select a variety of modes.
The 964 uses a donor chassis and body – selected for its provenance and condition – as the basis for restoration and electrification.
At the core of Everrati’s engineering philosophy is the ability to fully reverse all modifications, allowing owners to revert the car back to its original specification if desired, and to preserve provenance into the future.
Justin Lunny, Everatti’s chief executive officer, says: “We are delighted to be expanding our product offering with a world-first in the form of our Porsche 911 (964) Wide Body Cabriolet.
“The pure open-top driving experience of the 964 Cabriolet, now combined with state-of-the-art EV power, means our customers can enjoy convertible thrills in a truly sustainable, 21-century style.
“At present, the options open to buyers in the convertible EV market are scarce, and we’re proud to have created a cutting-edge convertible EV above and beyond what mainstream manufacturers are delivering.
“Arriving at a time where demand for our electrified classics has never been higher, this cabriolet will form a key part of our product offering as we further ramp up global production in partnership with Aria.”
Everrati’s current model line-up includes the Porsche 911 (964) Coupe, Targa, Cabriolet in Pure, Signature and officially licensed Gulf Signature Editions, the Land Rover “Series” IIA, GT40 in partnership with Superformance including the officially licensed Gulf Edition, and the Mercedes-Benz SL Pagoda.
Everrati was founded in 2019 by British entrepreneur Justin Lunny and long-term automotive specialist Nick Williams. Both car enthusiasts from an early age, they have become increasingly conscious of the wider impact that internal combustion engines have on the environment.
The company was launched with the vision of restoring icons from times past and converting them to electric propulsion.
Everrati does not manufacture vehicles, and isn’t sponsored, associated, approved, endorsed, nor, in any way, affiliated with the manufacturers of the cars they restore. All brand names, logos and crests, along with other products mentioned, are trademarks of their respective holders.
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