The year 1963 was the first for the Porsche 911. To celebrate 50 years, the German automaker has announced that it will build a limited run of air-cooled 911 classic replicas.
Just kidding. They are, however, offering a special, limited-edition 50th anniversary model.
The rear-wheel drive vehicle is based on the 911 Carrera S, but it gets a wide body -- typically reserved for the Carrera 4 models – in the back. Only 1,963 units will be built (very clever, Porsche).
The Porsche comes with a 3.8-liter flat six making 400 hp mated to either a seven-speed manual or the dual-clutch PDK transmission. Top speed is estimated to be 186 mph; 0-60 mph takes 4.5 seconds with the manual and 4.3 seconds with the PDK. A sport exhaust system and Porsche's Active Suspension Management System is also included in the package.
Available in three colors -- Graphite grey, Black monochrome and a lighter Geyser grey metallic -- the 911 is fitted with special 50th anniversary badges out back on the deck lid. Other exterior features include chrome strips on the front air inlets, Porsche's Dynamic Light System, high-gloss window frames and sport design exterior mirrors on the door panels. Included as well are special 20-inch machine-polished Fuchs rims with matte black pockets.
The interior features green-labeled gauges (plus silver caps) with white needles, Pepita tartan-design seats and matching decorative panels, gear shifter and brushed aluminum door plus center consoles. This color scheme continues around the interior, a nod to 911 heritage.
Porsche plans to unveil the car to the public at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt come September. There is no word yet on U.S availability but the 911 will be available at German Porsche dealers starting Sept. 23.
Pricing will be 121,119 Euros, which converts to $158,520.55 U.S. at the current conversion rate. This car is sure to be a hit with 911 fans and car enthusiasts alike -- let's just hope it sees its way to our shore side in the near future.
In addition to the limited-edition model, Porsche has opened the “50 Years of 911” anniversary exhibition at its museum in Stuttgart, Germany. Featuring more than 40 different 911s, the exhibition will cover the history and heritage of the iconic sports car. Opening it Tuesday was Dr. Wolfgang Porsche, chairman of the supervisory board of Porsche AG, and Matthias Müller, president of the executive board of Porsche AG.
The cars on display range from prototypes and rare production cars to race cars. Highlights include the 911 Carrera RSR, 934 and 911 GT3 RS 4.0.
Historical advertisements, films, brochures and posters will also be present, covering five decades of the car's history.
“It reflects everything that makes our brand special in its very essence. This timeless sports car concept not only has behind it an exciting history. It also has ahead of it a great and successful future,” stated Müller regarding the 911 and how important it is to the company.
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