--- title: "Porsche-Inspired Alternate Universe Le Mans Prototype Can Be Yours for $600,000" description: "The Half11 is what would've happened if Porsche based its 1960s Le Mans prototypes off the 911, and the first example costs a cool $600K." date: "2023-11-06" modified: "2023-11-06" authors: - name: "Nico DeMattia" job_title: "Contributing Writer" link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/nico-demattia" url: "https://www.thedrive.com/news/porsche-inspired-alternate-universe-le-mans-prototype-can-be-yours-for-600000" categories: - "News" - "News by Brand" - "Porsche News" tags: - "911" - "porsche" - "sports car" --- # Porsche-Inspired Alternate Universe Le Mans Prototype Can Be Yours for $600,000 ![]() *\The Arsenale\* A few years ago, brothers Iliya and Nikita Bridan—designers and car enthusiasts—set out to make their ultimate dream car project based on the [Porsche]() 911 and inspired by race cars of the 1960s. It's called the Half11 because it has the vague looks of a 911, a tubular steel racing chassis, and a JMS Racing [Chevy LS.]() After years of development and testing, the Bridan brothers are finally ready to sell their prototype, and you can buy it if you dare and have a spare $600,000 lying around. What started as a reimagined Porsche 911 quickly became something almost entirely custom-made. The only bits left of the '60s 911 are some of its front end, such as the bare fenders and frunk floor. That's it, though. Everything else is custom-fabricated tubular steel, like the chassis of a vintage F1 car. Calling it the "Half11" is being generous, as it's more like a Tenth11 at most. Looking at it in its final form, the only thing "911" about the build is the vague shape of its headlights, as its body is made from hand-fabricated aluminum. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Shoehorned into its midship engine bay is a JMS Racing Chevy LS V8 that's claimed to make 650 horsepower and 650 lb-ft of torque. The Bridan brothers, under their company [Oil Stain Lab](), say it can do 0-60 mph in 2.5 seconds and reach a top speed of 200 mph. Of course, there's no way to prove that without buying it and testing it independently. Though, with 650 horses, a lightweight tube chassis, and massive racing slicks, Oil Stain Lab's claims don't seem out of the question. Make no mistake, though, this isn't a race car with a storied racing history, nor is it inspired by one, despite [what Oil Stain Lab's Instagram photos might suggest](). Instead, the Half11 is the brainchild and passion project of the Bridan brothers, who've made something unique, using the general period of '60s endurance racing prototypes as their inspiration. ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() That doesn't mean it won't be kick-ass to drive, though. The Half11's chassis was designed by Joe Scarbo of Scarbo Performance in California; it uses pushrod-actuated Öhlins dampers; it has a monstrous Chevy LS mated to a 996-gen 911 GT2 six-speed manual; it's rear-wheel drive; and it only weighs 1,850 pounds. It's assuredly absolutely wild behind the wheel much like its inspiration, but that's about where the similarities to the likes of the Porsche 917, Ferrari "P" series, and Ford GT40 end. The first Half11 prototype is currently being sold through [The Arsenale]() and will set you back $600,000. Oil Stain Lab plans to make 25 of these, teasing coupe and speedster versions to follow this windshield-free proof-of-concept. Why 25? Oil Stain Lab claims that's the number required for "homologation rules," per the listing, to keep up the mid-century motorsport fanfiction theme. If you ever wanted to cosplay street driving the road version of a priceless Le Mans legend, here's your best and likely only chance. *Got tips? Send 'em to tips@thedrive.com* ## Author Nico is a writer and reviewer from New Jersey who probably thinks he’s a lot funnier than he actually is. His love of cars began when he was just a kid playing Gran Turismo 3, grinding out enough race wins with a Mazda Miata to save up for an in-game RUF 911. That passion for small, lightweight sports cars drove his desire to learn more about the industry, get his hands on as many cars as he could, and bring those experiences to life on the page. He cut his teeth writing about BMWs, Volkswagens, and Audis, mostly, and has owned far too many of each. He’s on his fourth 3 Series sedan, but all of his old, cheap German cars have forced him to learn more about car maintenance than his mechanical capability can handle. Too many late nights have been spent scrambling to get a car running by morning so he could get to work. For some reason, he never seems to learn that old Bimmers probably aren’t the best daily drivers. But he loves more than just old German cars. He’ll gladly drive and discuss anything with four (or even three) wheels. Cars aren’t his only passions, though. Nico is also a big nerd and loves movies, video games, comic books, and cares far too much about the New York Giants. So don’t be surprised if you see football references or dumb, obscure movie quotes in any of his car reviews. ### Author social links [Instagram]() [LinkedIn]()