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Radical 911 Upgrades and a Carbon-Bodied V8 Vantage?

RML Group, the engineering powerhouse from the UK, is pulling out all the stops for its 40th anniversary. Known for its motorsport prowess and jaw-dropping road cars, RML is set to unveil four new projects that will have enthusiasts salivating.

Founded in 1984 as Ray Mallock Ltd, RML started life on the racetrack, spearheading factory efforts for big names like Seat, Vauxhall, Aston Martin, Saleen, and Chevrolet across various motorsport series. Their resume reads like a greatest hits album of motorsport, from designing the engine for Nissan's wild Deltawing Le Mans racer to building rally cars for Opel-Vauxhall. They even made a splash in the UK's short-lived Ascar stock car series.

In recent years, RML has shifted gears, crafting some of the most exclusive road cars on the planet. Think Aston Martin Vulcan, the outrageous Nissan Juke-R, and the Ferrari 250 GTO-inspired RML Short Wheelbase. Now, as they mark four decades in the game, RML is teasing some seriously exciting new metal.

First up is a radical upgrade for the Porsche 911, dubbed Project P39. Drawing inspiration from top-tier Le Mans Hypercars, RML's Engineering division promises this package will elevate the entire 911 range. Expect boosted engine performance and aero enhancements that push speed and handling to new heights—all while keeping the 911's legendary reliability intact.

Details on pricing and availability are still under wraps, but if past high-end 911 upgrades from the likes of Brabus, Manthey, and Techart are anything to go by, you’ll likely need deep pockets for this one.

P39 is just one part of RML's 40th-anniversary celebrations. The first project, codenamed P40, is a track day weapon that takes RML’s multi-championship winning experience and infuses it with Formula 1-inspired aero. The result? A track car that promises new levels of speed and handling, designed to dominate any circuit.

Not to be outdone, RML’s Bespoke division is working on a restomod of the classic 1977 Aston Martin V8 Vantage. This isn’t just a simple facelift, though. The car will sport a lightweight carbon fibre bodyshell and modern mechanicals, making it one of the most capable grand tourers of the 21st century—all while staying true to the original’s timeless design.

RML’s Power Electronics division is also making waves with its VarEVolt battery technology, which has already proven itself on the Nürburgring and is currently powering a Goodwood hillclimb record holder.

Michael Mallock, RML’s CEO, summed it up best: “RML Group has achieved an enormous amount in the past 40 years, but we’re not slowing down. These new high-performance products are just the beginning of a long pipeline. I can’t wait to share more details soon.”

With these projects, RML isn’t just celebrating its past—they’re paving the way for an electrifying future.

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Josh N

Josh is an avid Petrolhead and has been creating content in the motoring space for the last two years. As a qualified Pilot, he normally travels much faster than most rood-going vehicles. Hos favourite brands are Pagani and Koeniggsegg.


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