2025 Kalmar 9x9

Kalmar Automotive did not mention Porsche in its motor vehicle announcement. However, people don't need to go to great lengths to connect genes. Standing upright. Flat roof. The hind wings are large and flat. Then the name appears: 9x9. Kalmar claims it is "the world's first retro motorcycle", and takes its inspiration from the Porsche 959.

Although it lives up to its name, it is anyone's guess. Kalmar Automotive has a competitive edge. The company has featured the 9x9 on Porsche race cars at Le Mans for the past few years, and the Danish company also has a 7-97 series on the classic 911. All these experiences were included in the 9x9, developed over many years and presented to the world in Quail during the Monterey Car Week.

If you want to build a retro car in 959 colors, putting a 930-horsepower turbocharged flat-six in the back is a good start. The 3.8 liter engine sends power to all four wheels via a dual clutch transmission (no word on transmission source).

If that sounds too much, Kalmar makes a 9x9 Sport with 650 hp and a seven-speed gearbox. Or you can opt for the Leichtbau 9x9, a lightweight version with a six-speed stick shift and a supercharged 4.0-liter engine that drives only the rear wheels. No power is cited in this estimate, but Kalmar says the Leichtbau weighs 2,755 pounds.

Regardless of power, all 9x9 models feature carbon fiber bodywork and independent double wishbone suspension with adaptive dampers and rear-wheel steering. It includes 3D printed titanium brake calipers and ceramic discs, all mounted behind magnesium wheels. We focused on aerodynamics, finding the perfect balance between retro styling and the ability to get down to grip the track.

Inside, you'll find room for two people and nothing else. The 9x9's primary purpose is to create an epic driving experience, so there is no infotainment system or radio. It has an LCD screen for driver display and includes a hidden book cage in the cockpit. There is also stability and axle power. This is not a real simulation experience.

Kalmar Automotive hasn't announced prices or production volumes, but the company expects to begin deliveries to customers in July 2025.