ECD Automotive Design Unveils Its First Custom Porsche Build

ECD Automotive Design, creator of custom luxury vehicles, announced the launch of Project Gravette, the company’s first Porsche build. Based on the venerated nineties-era Porsche 911 (993), the new coupe blends timeless Porsche heritage with modern performance and technology, company officials stated in a press release.

“Project Gravette is a true celebration of Porsche’s golden era, elevated through the lens of modern performance and luxury,” said Elliot Humble, CTO of ECD Automotive Design. “We wanted to create a very special car that honors the DNA of the 993 while imbuing the build with the precision engineering and bespoke details that define all our work. Gravette is a build that perfectly captures the nostalgia and glories of the 993’s past with the innovation and craftsmanship that ECD clients want in their cars.”

Project Gravette Inside & Out

At the heart of Project Gravette is a meticulously engineered air-cooled Porsche turbocharged M64 engine, delivering an estimated 500 horsepower. Paired with a heavily upgraded 6-speed manual transmission and sport exhaust system, the powertrain ensures that the bespoke crafted 993 not only looks the part but also delivers incredibly powerful performance, noted the release.

Finished in an Icy White gloss exterior with Agate Gray metallic accents, Project Gravette is outfitted with custom decals, a wide-body stance, and a bespoke tea tray rear wing. Sitting on 18-inch RS-style wheels wrapped in Michelin performance tires and paired with Brembo brakes and Bilstein sport suspension, the 993 custom is engineered for a high-powered drive that remains refined. Modern LED headlights and taillights enhance visibility while subtly updating the classic silhouette with contemporary precision, the company said.

Inside, the cockpit features Recaro Cross Sportster CS front seats wrapped in premium Hydes black leather alongside custom weave and metal grommet inserts, complemented by matching OEM-style rear seats. The seat backs, interior console and trim pieces are painted in Agate Gray for a cohesive interior.

A black suede headliner, billet silver hardware, and OEM-inspired white gauges with an original shifter deliver an air of modern operating within the classic sensibility of Porsche. Tactile finishes are found throughout the Gravette interior, such as a silver billet e-brake handle, perforated pedals and an OEM four-spoke steering wheel.

“Every component of this build, from the billet metal finishes to the custom leatherwork, was designed to enhance the driving experience of this 993. Project Gravette is a special build for us in that the car is our very first ECD Porsche. After receiving so many requests from our clients to work on their Porsches, we finally acquiesced and could not be more pleased delivering Gravette,” continues Humble. “This is a driver’s car at its core, but it’s also a deeply personal piece of art that reflects the passion of our client. This vehicle presented the perfect canvas for ECD Automotive Design’s first refined vintage Porsche.”