Porsche 911 Sport Classic: Nod to the past

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The new 911 Sport Classic is the second of four collector’s items that Porsche is launching with its Heritage Design strategy. A total of 1,250 units will be manufactured in limited edition format with a clear style focused on models from the 1960s and early 1970s. Orders can now be placed and deliveries will begin in July 2022 at a price of 317,000 euros.

Like its immediate predecessor, the 997-based 911 Sport Classic introduced in 2009, the look of this model is inspired by the original 911 (1964 – 1973) and the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 from 1972. The wide body is usually Reserved for the 911 Turbo, the fixed rear spoiler in the style of the legendary Carrera RS 2.7 “ducktail” and the double-vaulted roof underline the distinctive character of the new 911 Sport Classic.

The Sport Gray Metallic body color is inspired by the Fashion Gray paint of the early Porsche 356s. As an alternative, the new 911 Sport Classic is also available in Solid Black, Agate Gray Metallic, Gentian Blue Metallic or in a custom color from the range. Paint to Sample option (as of October 2022).

The Porsche 911 Sport Classic is inspired by the legendary 911 Carrera RS 2.7 with its iconic “duck tail” spoiler.

Inside, the iconic Pepita pattern is found on the door panels and in the center of the seats, while two-tone semi-aniline leather upholstery in Classic Black and Cognac provides a stylish touch to the cabin.

The powertrain features the 550-horsepower 3.7-liter six-cylinder twin-turbo boxer engine that delivers all power to the rear wheels in combination with the seven-speed manual gearbox. It is the most powerful manual 911 available today.

The interior combines the characteristic sportiness of today’s 911 with a retro style from years gone by.

It features a specially adapted standard sports exhaust system for an even more captivating sound experience and the suspension, based on that of the 911 Turbo and 911 GTS models, features Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with adaptive dampers as standard. The PASM is combined as standard with the sports suspension, which lowers the height of the body by 1 centimeter.

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