The 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic defies these conventions while testing stylistic elements from the late 1950s to the early 1970s. The first 911 in the series was the 2021 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design, which debuted in June 2021. This car was aimed at a 1950s theme. Porsche said two other models were coming, one inspired by the 1970s and the other influenced by the 1980s. The special edition allows buyers to get a different type of Turbo, a more analog one. Based on the Turbo S model, this is only available with rear-wheel drive and a 7-speed manual transmission, while Porsche eliminates the typical side cooling air vents. On the contrary, a Porsche spokesman said that the 911 generation 992 does not need as much cooling as the Turbos of the past and the engine can be adequately cooled using the inlets on the rear bumper and the ducts under the rear spoiler. Porsche 911 Sport Classic 2023 The Turbo S version of the 3.7-liter flat-6 turbocharger does not need as much cooling as it does not produce as much power, it delivers 543 hp and 443 lb-ft of torque instead of 572 hp and 553 lb-ft in a standard 911 Turbo and 640 hp and 580 lb-ft in the 911 Turbo S. Porsche said that only the engine mapping was changed to reduce power. There is no word yet on what the reduced power might mean for performance, although we can expect the car to be a rocket. The elements of the external sports heritage. Gray has been used in Porsche 356 models since the 1950s and 1960s. Here, its white stripe displacement is mounted in recesses in the roof and a new carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic (CFRP) hood. These stripes are painted instead of applied as stickers as they were in the first Heritage Design model. The stripes and the chewing gum on the sides are stickers. can be deleted and buyers can choose their favorite number between 1 and 99. A Porsche spokesman said the model was more for cruising the Palm Springs than driving for the Laguna Seca. Therefore, it does not have as many aerodynamic elements. The front splitter is no longer active and the CFRP rear spoiler is fixed instead of mobile. This rear spoiler has the iconic ducktail design that honors the 1973 911 2.7 model. The exterior also bears gold badges and a modern interpretation of the five-spoke Fuchs wheels with central locks. Porsche 911 Sport Classic 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic 2023 Inside, the car mainly takes on its color elements from a 1958 356 that found its way into the hands of a Porsche designer. The classic cognac leather comes from this car and is exclusive to the Sport Classic model. It is softer semi-aniline leather, which is another nod to the luxury car in Palm Springs, and the seats have houndstooth fabric inserts. Shoppers can also opt for black leather. Additional skin can be found at many points of contact, including the airways. Light brown is offset by a black top design, with a perforated headliner inspired by the early 911, which debuted in 1963. The Paldao wood paneling adorns the cabin, the roof trim is made of synthetic suede and, like the exterior, the interior has gold emblems. A numbered sign adorns the dash on the front passenger side to indicate the number of the car from the Sport Classic’s 1,250 series. The Sport Chrono tach and watch have a retro design with a white needle and green numbers and buyers will be able to buy a matching Porsche Design watch. To complement the analog experience, Porsche removes an audio damper, as it does in its lightweight packaging. Porsche 911 Sport Classic 2023 Given the roots of the Turbo S, the Sport Classic comes standard with plenty of performance equipment such as rear-axle steering, ceramic carbon brakes, active anti-roll bars, Sport Chrono package and adaptive dampers with sport suspension that lowers driving height by 0, 4 inches. Porsche adjusts the pace of the front shock absorbers to make up for the lack of four-wheel drive. However, it loses some of the driver assistance systems that are only activated with the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission. It is not known how many of the 1,250 cars will arrive in the US Porsche said the car will cost $ 265,000 in an early press release, but then said the price would be announced closer to the road. The car goes on sale at the end of this year. No cars have been resold and dealers will determine which customers will get them.
