Ronin is a restored and modified 1989 Porsche 964, is the embodiment of lofty ambitions to pair a classic daily driver with an off-road edge, and it does not disappoint. From a mechanical perspective, Ronin retained the all wheel drive system, which allowed for a sixth gear and viscous coupling, making the car easier to work with and much lighter than the factory original.
The approach angle has been improved, and a CSF oil cooler with dual fans added that keeps the car running nice and cool. The engine has also been enhanced, taking a stock engine block from 3.6 liter displacement to 3.8 liter with Kinsler fuel injection and modern Haltech engine management. Combined with additional thoughtful upgrades such as Mahle pistons, Carrillo rods, individual throttle bodies, a custom crank shaft and a GT3 RS muffler, Ronin offers greater horsepower than ever before.
Beyond the inner workings of this incredible Safari build, the entire body has been stitch welded for extra rigidity. And the original Guardsman red color has been transformed to Slate Gray, affectionately known as Steve McQueen Gray, with a distinctive Martini-style pinstripe down the hood.
As its chosen name implies, Ronin channels the same spirit as the 953 Dakar in Ed’s Porsche inspiration. He’s a wandering warrior capable of carving through dirt as well as asphalt - raw, rare, and relentlessly fun.
