The clue’s in the name: a 911 that weighs less than 1,000kg. The good news is that this figure isn’t a dry weight, but a wet weight. Even if you fill the SUB1000’s 64-litre fuel tank you’ll still be sitting in a car that weighs just under a tonne. This is arguably the most exciting time for 911 enthusiasts: never before has there been such a wide offering of OEM 911s, as well as custom 911s and restomod 911s. Indeed, the amount and variety on offer appears to be growing on almost a monthly basis. A lightweight 911 isn’t a straightforward proposition though, because a specific approach is needed to lower the weight. However, if you’re a motorsport outfit – like Sportec – then you’re well placed to make all the necessary alterations.
Back in issue 227 we featured Sportec’s handiwork in the shape of Project Ferdinand. The SUB1000 is a rebuild of sorts of that project, but owner
