- Aerfal Automotive is reviving the Porsche 904 using with a reinforced chassis by Multimatic and Tuthill.
- The restomod will feature a 4.0-litre air-cooled flat-eight with 294kW and possible Cosworth involvement.
- Prototype construction and pre-orders are planned, while pricing and delivery schedules remain undisclosed.
Porsche’s mid-60s 904 Carrera GTS has long been the stuff of collectors’ dreams: sleek, featherweight and born for motorsport. Now Dutch specialist Aerfal Automotive is giving it a second life, blending faithful homage with a sharp injection of modern engineering.
Old soul, fresh tricks
Designed by French stylist Alan Derosier and rendered by 3D artist Antoine Brigot, the new 904 stays true to the classic’s mid-engined proportions and voluptuous curves. Subtle updates, including LED lighting, reshaped intakes and vintage-style alloys, add polish without diluting the silhouette. Even the doors borrow a dramatic party trick: they rise with a section of the roof for easier cabin access. Inside, it’s delightfully analogue: retro dials, minimalist dash, leather trim and a dash of titanium.
From humble roots to heavy hitters
A genuine 904 chassis is almost unobtainable, so Aerfal founder Daniel Robledo confirmed to Motor1 the project will ride on a Porsche 914 platform instead. The VW-Porsche co-developed two-seater was built in its tens of thousands between 1969 and 1974 - far easier to source than the 106 homologation 904s made in 1964 to 1965.
But this isn’t just a rebodied 914. Multimatic is reinforcing the chassis, while Tuthill handles suspension duties. Brembo brakes, Michelin rubber and BBS wheels promise that the throwback will drive as convincingly as it looks.
The flat-eight returns
The real headline is at the rear. Aerfal says the car will pack a reimagined flat-eight, stretching Porsche’s original 2.0-litre race engine out to 4.0 litres. Air-cooled, naturally aspirated and good for about 294kW (400hp), it’s rumoured Cosworth may have lent a hand. “This is not about chasing numbers, but about creating an engine that breathes character, a soundtrack and sensation that connects the driver directly to Porsche’s primal racing heritage,” Aerfal notes.
For now, the 904 revival is a set of tantalising renderings, with a prototype build on the horizon. Pre-orders are expected to open soon. Pricing, production volume and delivery dates remain under wraps, but one thing is certain: nostalgia just got a serious shot of power.
