Porsche recently launched the 911 Sport Classic, which is limited to 1,250 units. Inheriting the spirit of the 9111 Carrera RS 2.7 of the 1970s, it was developed as a toy for a very small number of consumers who aspire to the pleasure of driving.
The 911 Sport Classic is the second Heritage Design model to be launched after Porsche's 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition in 2020.
It is based on the 911 Turbo S and has the characteristics of the Porsche models of the past. The Sport Grey Metallic color scheme is the same as the one originally applied to the Porsche 356. Stripes have also been added to express the classic look. The front trunk lid is made of carbon, a feature that cannot be added on a regular 911 Turbo S model.
The biggest change in the side section was the removal of air intakes located on the rear fenders, which is a feature of the 911 Turbo S. Most of the design had to be redesigned for intake air. The front fender bears the "Exclusive Manufaktur" badge, which is free to allow consumers to place any number between 1 and 99 and can be removed later. Wheels with Fuchs design, 255/35 ZR20 front wheels, and 315/30 ZR21 rear wheels.
At the rear, the Porsche and 911 badges are crafted from real gold, with the "Exclusive Manufaktur" badge added to the sides. The rear engine air intakes are also marked with the "Porsche Heritage" badge to distinguish them. Reminiscent of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 of 1972, the ducktail spoiler is made of carbon for a classic look.
The roof is made of carbon and features a dual-bubble roof design, which is a design feature that ensures head space.
The interior atmosphere is also classic, giving the atmosphere of the 1960s and 1970s. For this purpose, the seats and door panels are made of patterned fabrics. The family uses semi-aniline, the first high-end specification since the 918 Spyder. Wooden ornaments have also been added. A badge was placed on the side of the dashboard of the passenger seat indicating the number of 1250 production models.
Green is applied to the numbers and background inside the center tachometer. Here, pay homage to the classic with a white needle. The chronograph at the top of the dashboard has made the same changes. In addition, the Porsche logo on the headrest and the 911 Sport Classic logo on the sill plate have also changed. All parts that use plastic, such as sun visors and steering columns, are covered in leather.
It was developed on the basis of the 911 Turbo S, but has been modified several times to make driving fun. First, remove the four-wheel drive and make a rear-drive model. As for the gearbox, only a 7-speed manual transmission is used.
Since it is difficult to concentrate output of more than 650 horsepower on the rear wheels, the output and torque are slightly reduced. Powered by a 3.8-litre horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine, the 911 Sport Classic produces 543 hp and 61.2 kgf·m of torque.
To maintain a strong driving performance, the new car is equipped with carbon-ceramic braking, Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC), rear wheel steering, Sport Chrono components and Sport exhaust system are standard. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) reduces ground clearance by 10 mm and provides stronger body support, also comes standard. With the removal of the four-wheel drive system, the weight of the front wheels has also been reduced, resulting in a slight reduction in spring stiffness.
The 911 Sport Classic focuses on the basic fun and style of driving a car, rather than mechanical movement. Consumers who buy the 911 Sport Classic can also purchase watches made specifically for the 911 Sport Classic at the Porsche factory in Switzerland.