Better than the original? Meet Dutchmann's 1976 2.8L Porsche 911.

A detailed overview of our lightweight 1976 Porsche 911. This video covers our approach to delivering considered aesthetic upgrades within a concours-level restoration - and provides insight into the driving benefits derived from a unique combination of increased power and weight-loss linked to the original specification 4-speed transmission of a base-level 1976 Porsche 911.

[@kynzie14]

What a stunning G-Body. I am fortunate to say that I recently purchased a 77 G-Body 911S. Everything on the car is Original. I am grateful to have an opportunity to be the caretaker. Thank you for sharing this experience. Cheers!

[@09juliancarr]

So, the phrase you are looking for is a ‘reduction in the polar moment of inertia’. You are removing mass from the extremities. If you can run more anti-dive geometry in the front suspension and maintaining a 58% rear bias weight distribution will still give you the amazing traction and driving characteristics. The car is stunning, it is simply the nicest G series I have seen (although the Targa in my thumbnail on watch next from you guys may top it!) SA has a fantastic reputation for building beautiful cars (I am thinking Super-performance and AC) so it is not a surprise. Greetings from London UK

[@Dutchmann_official]

Great feedback - thank you!

[@mw8653]

Stunning car in every respect.

[@bourbonbuddy1]

What a beautiful ride

[@alenseven11]

Again a masterpiece from your art shop!👌👏

[@Dutchmann_official]

Thank you so much

[@dphotos007]

Very nice build and I love the color. I noticed an issue I have with my Ferrari 430 manual which I noticed in your car is when I bring my car to a club track day and when I wear a helmet I hit the interior roof. I noticed that you have very little room in your Porsche too.

[@MegaRetr]

awesome video

[@kevinsamuels5868]

Nicely explained 2.7 l. The beauty is in the driving it’s like going to the Theatre. 👍

[@peterwhitehead2453]

She’s gorgeous and I really like the authentic manner in which you’ve restored the car & modestly enhanced the performance. Problem is now I want one & it’s beyond my reach 😅

[@lucianolucidi8624]

Super nice car.

[@wullie2023]

Hi, which rim and tire sizes do,you use to make it fit into the narrow body? They are matching very nicely..

[@Dutchmann_official]

Hi - stock 16" 7J Fuchs and tyres. The corner weights help with the look & drive.

[@danmeifert2469]

More details on suspension, tire & wheel sizes, what did you do to the magnesium cases ? What's up with the 5 blade fan, did you ad oil coolers? This was a long video without a lot of important information. Yes, beautiful 911.

[@Dutchmann_official]

Important details as requested: Stock, stock & stock & stock. Stock & no. Am as surprised as you for enduring the dulcet tones. Take care Dan-the-man

[@danmeifert2469]

@@Dutchmann_official Thank you, I appreciate the understated approach when many builds are so extreme.

[@SportsCarAdvisors]

Nice car. Great color, great sound. Not sure the large sport buckets fit the look though. Perhaps some earlier sport seats? I'd go back to something more period.

[@Dutchmann_official]

A fair observation. The video features the original/period seats (the car ships with both the original seats & the carbon lightweight seats providing the owner with the option of either). Of interest is the fact that Recaro Pole Position seats were specified by Porsche in the 964 RS - which carries the same cabin dimensions as this ‘76.

[@andrefelixstudio2833]

I used to drive a 912 E I wish I had that car today I am an idiot for selling it

[@pierredebug17]

Hello, beautiful car. Can anyone tell me how bad the liftoff oversteer is, ie at what speed the back starts to go under breaking if the car is not going straight? I am tempted by an early Porsche but hear so many worrying stories about these early cars. Cheers. Nice drive!

[@Dutchmann_official]

Hey Pierre. Generally, oversteer is less a factor speed vs approach - and will affect you under ill-timed acceleration (vs breaking). Having driven a few different setups (mid-engine, FWD, RWD ) I can say that a well-setup classic 911 will not give you any surprises. Don't believe the Top Gear crew who like to get the tail-wagging for dramatic effect. The early cars are wonderful!

[@pierredebug17]

Thank you very much for feedback. Only driven modern ones and was told “to be very careful”, so good to know. Cheers

[@iamshack]

LET'S GO TO CAPE TOWN!!!

[@amsterdamcreative]

A M A Z I N G

[@iamshack]

"I think in this case...I'm fairly certain of it in fact. A lot of how this car is feeling and how it's driving has actually got to do as well with its weight loss." LFG

[@rozinant1237]

Can you tell us what size wheels you are running on this car?

[@Dutchmann_official]

She's on 16" x 7J OEM Fuchs all round

[@rozinant1237]

@@Dutchmann_officialThank you! I was of the understanding that 6 x 16 was the largest wheel that would fit under a G body?

[@wullie2023]

That is exactly my issue. I have the 7“ cookie cutters with 205/60R15 which are rubbing during dynamic driving..

[@Macedonia270]

How do I make contact with you at Dutchmann?

[@Dutchmann_official]

[e-mail]

[@anthonyfunderburk7871]

Air cool life 😎

[@silverc4s146]

At least add an 11 blade fan, sir...

[@Dutchmann_official]

Cup holders too?

[@rafaelmendez8588]

Beautiful car.... but those seats are a bit much for a 2.8l. and not for a classic Porsche. My opinion. Great car Sir!