See all 50 photos Contextual creation requires us to point out that the 911 Turbo, like its more powerful Turbo S sibling, is only available with four-wheel drive. Similarly, Turbos are not offered with a manual transmission. sold only with Porsche’s eight-speed dual-clutch automatic, the PDK. While the 911 Turbos 3.7-liter twin-turbo flat-sixes deliver 572 hp and 553 lb-ft of torque, the Sport Classic 3.7-liter tunes to 543 hp and 442 lb-ft to play better with the manual transmission . However, these numbers make this the most powerful 911 manual gearbox you can buy, surpassing even the 911 GT3 (502 hp). See all 50 photos Anyway, the idea with this continuous thread of Heritage Design models is to follow loosely significant times in the history of Porsche. While the Targa 4S-based model was a tribute to Porschedom in the late ’50s and early’ 60s, the new Sport Classic is aimed at the late ’60s and early’ 70s , combining specific elements of Americana — hence the dreamy vibrations of California. photos here — and more racing Porsche 911 models that began to appear at the time, such as the classic Carrera 2.7 RS (an example of which can be seen peeking into the background of some of these same photos). See all 50 photos Do not worry about turning off the phone to justify why the 911 Sport Classic is designed like a newer Porsche 930, the original Turbo, and just let yourself relax in the cool retro feel of this limited edition model. Like the latest Sport Classic, there is a ducktail spoiler, some stripes and Fuchs-shaped wheels (20 inches front, 21 inches rear), as well as a (erasable) number dot on each door (customers can even specify the number ). Gold badges, including the 1963 variant of the Porsche hood emblem, are scattered everywhere. Inside there is a wonderful combination of nougat leather colors (last used in the 918 Spyder!) And black and white “Pepita” plaid fabric inserts, and Porsche really bent on the old-school theme with green taillights and dials. Fans of the strangest depth of Porsche’s optional catalog are delighted: The Sport Classic features the available 911 leather upholstery for sunscreens, steering column – not wheel, pillar – and vents. See all 50 photos Underneath all this retro shop window dressing hides some serious design work that can easily go unnoticed by the uninitiated. At first, you may not realize that the Sport Classic is based on the powerful Turbo because it lacks some Turbo design elements — that is, the elongated inserts that are usually located on the front of each rear wing bulge. You may be thinking, “Sure, Porsche just filled the hole, right?” Wrong. “Or did they just choose not to cut the hole from the normal Turbo stamp?” Wrong again. The automaker has designed a brand new fourth panel — such as the stamp that extends just behind the front wheel, under the door and down to the taillights, the rear bumper and the windows at the bottom. No other 911 uses this component, and as any engineer will tell you, this part is one of the most intricate parts with deeper traction in most cars. The shock that Porsche has restored its factory and made new tools to produce this new piece just to fill a hole for a relatively limited range of cars is shocking. As for these now closed cooling tubes? Porsche says the imports were moved under the ducktail spoiler, out of sight. Other body functions include a carbon fiber hood not otherwise available on Turbos and a “double bubble” roof panel. See all 50 photos Those wondering if the shuffle of the import has any impact on performance should know that Porsche says it does not, but the company also stresses that this is not a track car. Instead, it’s more of a touch experience, something that sounds good, feels fast and will tear a way back in style. The Sport Classic features ceramic carbon brake rotors with thin black calipers, the available 911 Sport Chrono package and the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) with 0.4 inches lower ride height. The Turbo rear axle steering remains in place, although Porsche has softened the front spring values to adjust for rear-wheel drive adjustment. Although there is almost no way they have not already talked about each of these Classic Athletes, we will mention that 1,250 will be built worldwide and order books will be open to Americans (it was not in the old Sport Classic). Those lucky enough to get stuck can choose between four colors or try a custom Porsche color scheme. Stripes are also optional. and for those who do not have a sense of fun or style, the stunning Pepita-and-tan interior can be replaced with an all-black case. Ah, there is a corresponding Porsche Design watch available. How much will all this cost? Well, given the level of change that applies, and the fact that the starting point for a 911 Turbo is $ 176,650, it’s estimated somewhere north of a quarter of a million dollars when the Sport Classic lands later this year. To make you feel better and put you in the ’60s mentality of the Sport Classic, it’s “just” $ 32,000 in 1969 money.
