The Porsche 911 has maintained its rear-engine layout for over six decades, and its design is more of an evolution rather than a revolution, making it one of the most recognizable sports cars ever built. Its distinctive flat-six engine and unusual weight distribution have become essential parts of its identity.
While modified 911s are nothing unusual, some builders are willing to challenge even the car’s most fundamental characteristics. An Australian team has taken that philosophy to an extraordinary extreme.
Starting with a stripped 996-generation Porsche 911, custom car builder Gary Reid and the ShowTime team embarked on an ambitious project supported by automotive parts retailer Repco. Their goal was to create something capable of delivering enormous horsepower and entertaining crowds.
The finished creation, known as the ShowTime Repco-Mod 933, bears little mechanical resemblance to the original Porsche. Most notably, its traditional rear-mounted flat-six has been replaced by a front-mounted, twin-turbocharged American V8.
A 1,200-HP V8 Where The Frunk Used To Be
Underneath the extensively modified hood sits a 7.0-liter GM LSX V8 equipped with two massive Turbosmart turbochargers. The engine produces over 1,200 horsepower, with the turbochargers and custom exhaust outlets protruding dramatically through the hood.
Installing the engine required a completely redesigned firewall, floor, and transmission tunnel, along with extensive structural reinforcement. Power reaches the rear wheels through an eight-speed Bentley transmission adapted for sequential shifting.
Over 2,000 Hours Of Custom Fabrication
According to Repco, the project involved over 2,000 hours of fabrication and upwards of 280 custom-made components. The body features hand-formed aluminum widebody panels, complemented by carbon-fiber doors, roof, and hood.
The rear incorporates a large aerodynamic wing and motorsport-inspired shark fin, while a mid-mounted cooling system supports the powerful V8. Additional upgrades include Brembo brakes, re-engineered suspension, and staggered 18-inch Rotiform wheels wrapped in Dunlop tires.
Finished in Toyota Land Cruiser Sandy Taupe with contrasting black, red, and blue accents, the Porsche looks unlike anything that ever left Stuttgart.
A Motorsport-Inspired Interior
Inside, the original cabin has been transformed with carbon-fiber Recaro seats upholstered in classic Porsche Pepita fabric. Digital instrumentation, a multifunction steering wheel, and bespoke controls reinforce the car’s competition-inspired character.
A prominent sequential shifter and hydraulic handbrake also reveal the project’s drifting ambitions. This 911 was clearly developed for high-performance demonstrations rather than comfortable weekend drives.
A Porsche Built To Break The Rules
Some Porsche purists turn their noses up at even the mildest outlaw builds, and RWB’s extravagant widebody conversions have long divided enthusiasts. A 911 with a front-mounted American V8, enormous turbochargers sticking through the hood, and over 1,200 horsepower should give traditionalists plenty to argue about in the comments section.
Of course, upsetting purists was never the only point of this project. The ShowTime team set out to build an outrageous machine capable of entertaining crowds, and the result is a one-off Porsche that embraces the spectacle of custom car culture.
The Repco-Mod 933 was developed with support from Repco and several automotive partners, with master fabricator Aaron Gregory contributing to the extensive fabrication work. Repco plans to release a dedicated build video on October 14, offering a closer look at how this unconventional creation came together.