Working from the original factory engine drawings, a Dutch Porsche enthusiast and precision instrument maker has created a true head scratching head turner. Building everything by hand, this individual was able to construct a fully operational Porsche 911 Carrera engine; at 1:3 scale.

A 1982 911 Carrera Turbo Slantnose Edition sitting pretty.

It may not look all that daunting or powerful but this bite-sized boxer six engine revs and runs just like the life-size version.

A work of pure genius, it spent exhaust gases spew out the pipes that run behind the mini motor.

What impresses is the attention to detail and precision machining needed to make the parts so small, functional, and able to work with with another. Moreover, we find ourselves wondering how are the pieces held together??… Do they make head studs that small? Also, it looks like each part of the engine was meticulously pieced together how is that done? What size socket wrench works on this thing?

First introduced in 1963, the 911 Carrera engine is a rear-mounted six cylinder boxer engine that was combined with an independent rear suspension to revolutionize motoring as we know it. Modified over the years by race teams and Porsche the basic design run in today’s 911 relies on the same architecture as the ’63 vintage offering.

However, today’s 911 powerplant has evolved greatly, gaining power, efficiency, displacement, and technology like electronic fuel injection and variable valve timing. We’re not saying these features be carried over into a 1:3 scale creation… but that would, admittedly, be trick beyond belief.

What are your thoughts on this mini 911 engine? Feel free to comment below.