KALMAR RS-7 — The Safari 911 You Can Actually Afford

There is always a next level

The RS-7 is a culmination of the vast experience the KALMAR Beyond Adventure team has developed, and has been subject to a full redesign. Changes from a normal 911 are far from subtle, but are all made with functionality in mind. The fender flares have grown more muscular, which, combined with a larger radius, means the arches now accommodate the larger off-road tyres.

Aggressive front air intakes have grown, and the rear end has opened to shed heat, as traversing heavy terrain at a slow speed places very different demands on the cooling system compared to munching miles on the autobahn in triple digits.

The additions are completed by a sporty ducktail and a purposeful LED rally light pod that turns night into day, both adding to the overall visual definition of the RS-7. All the new parts are made from durable but lightweight Kevlar composite to ensure they can resist the relentless onslaught of safari conditions.

As is always the case with the Beyond Adventure team, who take pride in their reputation as useful overland car constructors, the RS-7 is just as potent under the skin. Full aluminium underbody protection and additional bracing mean the car can take on most off-road challenges. The larger tyres coupled with hydraulically extendable shock absorbers and dropped subframes give a significant increase in ground clearance, while seeking to retain the driving DNA of the donor. Thanks to a fastidious approach to weight reduction, the final car has only a minor weight gain compared to the road-going version, despite all the added protection.

However, the RS-7’s real party trick is its suspension; fully active with adaptive damping and hydraulic ride height adjustment — the result of years of cooperation with specialists TrackTive Suspension. And to be ready for the full safari experience, even the anti-roll bars have been removed to provide greater independent wheel articulation, with body roll controlled by the active shock absorbers.

Ground clearance of 170 mm in the low setting and 210 mm in the high exceeds that of a Porsche Cayenne, and the hydraulic option means you can be rather sporty on the tarmac or leave the beaten path, click a button, and conquer dunes or mud between you and your destination.

A special limited-slip rear differential is combined with the six-speed manual transmission for optimised grip on especially loose surfaces like sand and snow. Automatic options are available too.

The RS-7 from KALMAR Beyond Adventure will be the youngest generation of 911 they will convert for Safari use. Why? The 997 donor used for the RS-7 is the last 911 to feature a full steel chassis. Even with over a decade of experience crafting safari cars, there would be a great challenge presented by the latest generation 911s, as they are constructed from a complex mix of aluminium and steel, glued and bonded together.

"It must be possible to fix a safari car with a hammer and a welder when you are somewhere in the middle of nowhere, and many race teams running the newer versions have learned the nice stiff chassis cracks easily even with relatively small impacts."

— Jan Kalmar

Sculpted for safari. Tailor-made for adventure.

The drivetrain is kept factory to ensure the reliability needed, but at heart, sister company KALMAR Automotive are tuning nerds, and as with their other creations, the power output can of course also be changed on request.

The first Beyond Adventure RS-7 has been finished as a road-going safari car with a focus on comfort, with Recaro CS seats covered in classic Pepita. Removal of the hi-fi and nav system for weight reduction has made space for a lightweight Bluetooth loudspeaker. The centre console now has the display for the shock adjustment and digital map on a tablet, which is essential for the long overland drives this car is capable of. However, if you want something more hardcore, the team will take on the challenge of creating a more Spartan and utilitarian interior.

The RS-7 had its prelaunch during the Spirit of Speed ice driving event, also hosted by KALMAR Beyond Adventure, 100km north of the Arctic Circle, and the team was overwhelmed by the response. Six units have been sold, so the production is on full steam ahead.

If you’re interested in turning a 997 into your dream safari car that can tackle all terrains, please reach out to the KALMAR team for more information on the RS-7. Conversions start from 99,997 EUR + donor car and desired extras.

For further information, contact:

Jana Lewandowska
Marketing Communications Manager

Tel / WhatsApp: +48 577 543 035

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