Porsche 911
Year • 2023
Main Materials • Carrera Rot Leather, Matching Red Carpeting
Zonam carried out a complete interior restoration and customization of a Porsche 911 (993 Series). Developed in collaboration with ACR Auto (Cantù, Italy), which handled the mechanical and bodywork restoration, this project moves away from the more extreme trends of “restomod” to embrace a philosophy of respectful, high-end interior restyling.
The goal was not to alter the vehicle’s iconic identity, but to enhance its classic character through a highly personalized and contemporary configuration, deeply rooted in Porsche’s design heritage.
COMPLETE UPHOLSTERY
Leather Interior
The transformation involved virtually all the main surfaces of the cabin. Each component was individually upholstered to ensure consistent colors, millimeter-perfect fitment, and a finish quality equal to or exceeding OEM standards.
• Carrera Rot Leather Upholstery: Dashboard, door panels, center console, steering wheel, gear shift boot, and handbrake lever.
• Red Carpeting: Completely replaced to create seamless visual continuity across the floor, center tunnel, and door sills.
• Strategic Black Contrasts: Functional plastic components, such as air vents, switches, instrument bezels, and speaker grilles, were deliberately kept black to preserve the original architecture and readability of the cockpit.
CUSTOM SPORTSTER CS
Recaro Seats
LEATHER SKIVING TO 0.3 MM AND EMBOSSED CRESTS
Technical mastery
Upholstering the rigid rear shells of the Recaro Sportster CS seats required exceptional technical precision. To follow complex curves, edges, and seat belt openings without creating excessive thickness, the leather was manually skived down to approximately 0.3 mm in the most critical areas.
This preparation, invisible once the work is completed, ensures clean edges, perfectly aligned stitching, and flawless integration with the original Recaro plastic trim.
To complete the customization, the Porsche crest was hot-embossed directly onto the headrests. An elegant and discreet tone-on-tone detail, inspired by the philosophy of Porsche’s “Exclusive” division, without disrupting the color consistency of the Carrera Rot leather.
ZONAM PHILOSOPHY
Restoring without compromising the original character
This project perfectly embodies the Zonam philosophy applied to classic car customization: carrying out extensive and comprehensive modifications while respecting the vehicle’s original soul.
The Recaro Sportster CS seats and Carrera Rot color palette radically modernize the driving experience, while the instrumentation, proportions, and original layout remain unmistakably those of the 993. A completely renewed cabin, built around the vehicle rather than imposed upon it.
A Classic Porsche, Respectfully Reimagined
The original factory-black interior has been completely reimagined using an iconic shade historically associated with Stuttgart’s automotive heritage: Carrera Rot. This rich color has been applied to high-quality automotive leather and paired with new carpeting in a matching color palette.
The result is a bold yet remarkably cohesive cabin. The rich red leather envelops almost the entire interior, creating an immersive monochromatic effect without compromising the clean lines and visual balance that make the 993 a masterpiece of automotive design.
FAQ
Is it possible to install Recaro Sportster CS seats in classic cars such as the Porsche 993?
Yes. The Recaro Sportster CS seats are particularly well suited to classic sports cars thanks to their compact profile. Furthermore, the original RECARO sliding rails feature a mounting configuration that is directly compatible with the 993’s floorpan, without requiring additional adapter plates. We can also fully upholster them to match the rest of the cabin.
What is leather skiving and why is it important in automotive upholstery?
Leather skiving is a specialized technique that reduces the thickness of the leather to approximately 0.3 mm in the most critical areas. This allows rigid plastic or composite surfaces to be upholstered evenly, without creating excessively thick edges that could interfere with the reassembly of the original components.
Entrust Zonam with the restoration of your classic Porsche
Whether you are looking for a faithful restoration to original specifications or a fully customized bespoke interior, Zonam creates high-end automotive upholstery with meticulous attention to every detail.
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