The 7-97 was KALMAR Automotive’s pioneering project and the car that started it all. 7-97 was created as a tribute to the WSC95 that carried number 7 to victory at 1997 24 Hours of Le Mans. Today, clients around the world can commission their own version that embodies the spirit of that achievement. Featuring modern-day sports car performance in the body of a classic icon, the main visual influence for the 7-97 came from the incredible stylish but ultra rare Porsche 911 ST.
“From concept to finish”, the original KALMAR 7-97 was a three-year collaboration, with the entire process consisting of everything from the original engineering and design to the build itself, all with the owner’s personal specifications required to create this tribute car. Now clients can create their own interpretation, enhancing the ethos of the sports car in different ways, specially tailored for each driver in a range of incredibly personalised and enjoyable specifications.
Every 7-97 build is inspired by the heritage and follows this philosophy. The 7-97 is the commercial beginning of KALMAR Automotive and the origin of the meaning of automotive haute couture. Built without compromise, created to last a lifetime (and even beyond), the 7-97 carefully blends the best of the analogue past with the digital present, while aiming for the future.
Common for all KALMAR 7-97s is the bespoke fibre bodywork, carved by time but enhanced in every little detail, difficult to see with the naked eye. Every build starts from bare metal and the level of detail and quality is second to none, just like the unlimited possibilities for individualisation.
All 7-97s are offered in right- and left-hand drive specification as well as rear- or all-wheel drive. The Porsche 911 993- and 964-series’ are the starting point.
7-97 Classic
A sports car designed to be enjoyed on the world’s greatest driving roads, the KALMAR 7-97 Classic offers the best of all worlds and is available in three desirable models – either as a coupé, a cabriolet or as a targa. With functionality and fun-factor, the 7-97 Classic, in any of its forms, aims to celebrate the much-loved and cherished 911, retaining its iconic silhouette for an overall stunning effect and a heightened driving experience. Each model is treated to a streamlined design by KALMAR Automotive’s team, while the engineers do what is possible to enhance the performance and comfort to provide a superior driving experience.
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7-97 Cabriolet
A sports car designed to be enjoyed on the world’s greatest driving roads, the KALMAR 7-97 Classic offers the best of all worlds and is available in three desirable models – either as a coupé, a cabriolet or as a targa. With functionality and fun-factor, the 7-97 Classic, in any of its forms, aims to celebrate the much-loved and cherished 911, retaining its iconic silhouette for an overall stunning effect and a heightened driving experience. Each model is treated to a streamlined design by KALMAR Automotive’s team, while the engineers do what is possible to enhance the performance and comfort to provide a superior driving experience.
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7-97 Targa
A sports car designed to be enjoyed on the world’s greatest driving roads, the KALMAR 7-97 Classic offers the best of all worlds and is available in three desirable models – either as a coupé, a cabriolet or as a targa. With functionality and fun-factor, the 7-97 Classic, in any of its forms, aims to celebrate the much-loved and cherished 911, retaining its iconic silhouette for an overall stunning effect and a heightened driving experience. Each model is treated to a streamlined design by KALMAR Automotive’s team, while the engineers do what is possible to enhance the performance and comfort to provide a superior driving experience.
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7-97 RS-R
The Rally Special – Radical, the wild sibling of the KALMAR 7-97 Classic
Standing for Rally Special-Radical, the KALMAR RS-R was born to be used on hard, rally-like adventures and extreme ice racing situations. Tailormade automotive perfection and built on a wealth of experience from global overland drives, ready to explore areas normally not visited by sports cars.
Using the 7-97 Classic’s platform but increasing its off-road and wading ability, the RS-R is lifted for better ground clearance when hammering over harsh terrain or on a frozen lake. It uses the wide upper body shape from the 7-97 Classic, made of Kevlar instead of carbon fibre, as this car is meant to be used very hard. Large chunky off-road tyres and small-diameter wheels enhance traction on loose surfaces. Through learning by exploring, the team has engineered details of the RS-R for a supreme off-roading experience, whether on sand, snow or ice. The unending bespoke options that are available to each client ensure that the RS-R can provide a stunning performance on the road and in extreme conditions, too. Internally it has the name of the “Swiss Army Knife of cars”.
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