Mini Porsche Go Kart With 151 km/h Top Speed Lands in Australia

By Ben McKimm - News

Updated: 27 October, 2026

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• Imported to Australia by Scuderia Autoart with Sydney servicing support.
• Flagship Porsche 964 Turbo hits 151 km/h in GT3 RS trim.
• Lineup features the AE86 Trueno, NA MX-5, and classic 4x4s.
• Built with a tubular steel chassis, rear-wheel drive, and adult seating.
• Australian pricing starts at $10,500 plus GST with local delivery.

We’ve seen them all over our socials. Little, some might say micro, but human-sized electric go-karts that are designed as replicas of the real deal. They’re hilarious to look at, scarily fast, and the closest most of us will get to owning the real one. If the e-bike pandemic on Sydney’s Northern Beaches is anything to go by, we’d expect to see a few more Porsche 964s and Defender 90s in the neighbourhood soon, but harassing cavoodles and Karens on the footpath instead of being on the road.

These aren’t toys but fully operational, half-scale electric restomods that reach a top speed of 151km/h with the top-of-the-range performance spec box ticked. Designed for most adults, they measure 2.2 metres in length, and the 1:2-scale Porsche 964 Turbo replica is built on a genuine tubular steel chassis with rear-wheel drive and a mechanical hydraulic handbrake designed for skids. Underneath the widebody arches sit independent double-wishbone front suspension, functional LED headlights, and adjustable bucket seats engineered to accommodate drivers between 140 cm (4’7″) and 190 cm (6’3″) tall. With a 300 kg payload rating, adults can drive them on private tarmac (!!!) with little to no regard for the safety of anyone in the general vicinity.

Prices start at AUD$10,500 plus GST for an open-top NA MX-5, while a mini Porsche 964 Turbo in track-spec RS spec will reach AUD$19,500 plus GST. There’s even a lifted Dakar trim for the same buck if you’re more concerned with off-road capability. Next to the air-cooled German silhouette, the catalogue covers Japanese touge icons like the AE86 and classic four-wheel drives like the Defender 90. Let’s take a closer look!

Mini Porsche 964 Turbo Go Kart

We’ll explore the other models in detail in a moment, but first, we have to look at the Porsche 964 Turbo as it does such a good job of recreating the widebody arches and tea-tray whale-tail spoiler of the original 1990s model. It comes in at 2,200 mm in length, 1,100 mm in width, and 700 mm tall. However, don’t expect to chuck it in the back of your car as it weighs more than your average motorcycle at 200 kg. Note that it supports a maximum driver payload of 300 kg, which sounds like enough for a couple of full-size adults.

The rear-mounted electric motor draws power from a ternary lithium-ion battery pack, delivering between 35 and 50 km of driving range per charge, depending on how hard you go with the e-brake. Standard wall charging takes 6 hours, while an optional fast-charging setup cuts turnaround to 3.5 hours, and we highly recommend it.

There’s a two-key safety lockout system that comes standard, limiting the maximum velocity to 19 km/h until unlocked by the primary owner key.

Buyers can configure the 964 Turbo across four tiers. The entry-level Carrera S ($12,500 plus GST) outputs 25 BHP (18.6 kW) and has an 80 km/h top speed, and runs on treaded tyres with active battery management, cooling and front brake ducts. Stepping up to the GT3 tier ($15,000 plus GST) increases output to 34 BHP (25.3 kW) and top speed to 114 km/h, adding racing slicks, upgraded brakes, and a water-cooled motor. If you plan on taking it to the track, the flagship GT3 RS ($19,500 plus GST) pushes out 45 BHP (33.5 kW) to hit 0 to 97 km/h in 4.5 seconds on the way to a 151 km/h top speed, backed by full liquid cooling and slick tyres.

Finally, matching that $19,500 plus GST price tag is our personal favourite in the Dakar edition, swapping in long-travel raised suspension and all-terrain rubber while retaining a 114 km/h top speed.

Custom Wheels and Exterior Options

Silver Speedline-style wheels come standard on the 964 Turbo, mirroring the factory setup on the real car. Buyers can upgrade to vintage Fuchs-style rims or motorsport BBS LM mesh wheels for an extra $286, while custom one-off wheel designs can also be fabricated to match a specific full-size vehicle in your garage.

Exterior paint can be matched to any production colour via specific hex codes, paired with custom interior upholstery.

The same goes for aerodynamics, with owners able to choose between the classic Turbo whale tail or configure a clean, slick-back rear deck with the “No Tail” option.

Garage and Off-Road Replicas

The wider catalogue covers Japanese performance icons and vintage four-wheel drives:

Toyota AE86 Trueno

Targeted directly at drifting, the half-scale AE86 arrives finished in the black and white Initial D Panda Trueno livery. Weighing 188 kg, it pairs a 2,500W motor with an immediate 75 km/h top speed. The chassis geometry and hydraulic handbrake are explicitly balanced for breaking rear traction on asphalt. Pricing starts at $11,000 plus GST.

Mazda NA MX-5 Roadster

Serving as the most accessible model in the lineup at $10,500 plus GST, the NA MX-5 weighs 181 kg and hits 75 km/h via a 2,500W powertrain. The signature feature is a pair of remote-controlled, motorised pop-up headlights that cycle up and down from the key fob.

Ford Bronco and Land Rover

The off-road range covers three silhouettes: a 1960s Ford Bronco, a Land Rover Series I, and a modern Defender 90.

The Bronco ($12,500 plus GST) uses a hybrid steel-and-aluminium body and sits on four-link coil suspension, outputting 151 Nm of torque through a 2,500W motor with an electronic handbrake. Meanwhile, the Defender 90 ($12,500 plus GST) pairs 151 Nm of torque with an electronic differential to scramble over rough tracks at speeds up to 55 km/h, while the utilitarian Series I ($12,500 plus GST) prioritises trail clearance and simplicity.

Local Servicing and Ordering Details

The importation and freight logistics are managed by Scuderia Autoart through END OF S.T.A.Y., while physical warranty servicing, battery health checks, and mechanical support are carried out locally at City Performance Centre in Artarmon, Sydney.

Every vehicle is manufactured to order, with selected powertrains, liveries, and wheel choices.

Lead times currently range from 8 to 10 weeks from initial deposit to local arrival. More information can be found at the END OF S.T.A.Y. website, linked below.