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  • Color Chart: German Market MY2019 Porsche 911 Speedster Catalogue

    Color Chart: German Market MY2019 Porsche 911 Speedster Catalogue

    When you think of a car as exclusive as the 2019 Porsche 911 (991.2) Speedster, you probably assume that anyone with the positioning to have had a build slot and the means to pay for the car more than likely would have commissioned their own unique specification… or at least a Paint to Sample finish. Well, if you’d assumed that you’d be wrong as we’ve gotten our hands on the 2019 model catalogue and were intrigued to see there was a standard color palette listed. In as much, it’ the latest in our weekly Color Chart series.

    Frankly, we may have even been more surprised that in 2019 there was a product catalogue. Manufacturers have moved increasingly to better and better configurator tools on their websites, allowing you to simulate very specific option configurations and even some Paint to Sample simulations. That’s all remarkable of course, but when manufacturers like Porsche move on from an older generation car like the 991.2, the specifics of those configurations seem to get lost to time… at least those configurators become lost as a reference. In those cases you have to go old school and find a model catalogue, a task that’s getting harder and harder to accomplish given highly complex configurators are a lot cheaper to build and distribute than printed catalogues. Perhaps the happy medium then is the PDF catalogue.

    For that we turned to one of our favorite references autocatalogarchive.com. There, amidst their seriously deep collection of Porsche catalogues, we found a 2019 Speedster book. Using that as a reference, we’re able to list the colors offered on the 2019 Speedster. See those below, or go directly to the MY2019 Porsche 991.2 Speedster catalogue HERE.

    Colors Offered on the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster Include:

    • White (weiß; nonmetallic UNI; R603 / 0Q; Porsche)
    • Black (schwarz; nonmetallic UNI; L041 / 501 / 5401 / 5601 / 5701 / 6013 / 6213 / 6413 / 6609 / 95043 / 6838 / 700 / 1010 / A1 / 741 / 747 / 041 / V04 / L700 / L741; Porsche)
    • Guards Red (indischrot; nonmetallic UNI; 027 / G1 / 84A / 80K / M3A / LM3A / L80K; Porsche)
    • Racing Yellow (racinggelb; nonmetallic UNI; 1S1 / P3; Porsche)
    • Carrara White Metallic (carraraweiß; metallic UNI; LS9R, 2Y; Porsche)
    • GT Silver Metallic (GT-silber; metallic UNI; M7Z; Porsche)
    • Agate Grey Metallic (achatgrau; metallic UNI; M7S; Porsche)
    • Jet Black Metallic (tiefshwarz; metallic UNI; W08; Porsche)
    • Carmine Red (karminrot; non-metallic UNI; 80F / 0L; Porsche)
    • Crayon (kreide; non-metallic UNI; W30; Porsche)
    • Miami Blue (miamiblau; non-metallic UNI; M5C; Porsche)
    • Lava Orange (lavaorange; non-metallic UNI; M2A / Y37; Porsche)
    • Lizard Green (lizardgrün; non-metallic; 1H; Porsche)
  • Color Check: White on White 911 GT3 at Porsche Zentrum Stuttgart Circa 2009

    Color Check: White on White 911 GT3 at Porsche Zentrum Stuttgart Circa 2009

    There’s no doubt white on white, i.e. white body with white wheels, was definitely popular at Porsche in the 1980s. Cars like the 968 Clubsport were even coming white-on-white into the 90s. Then, the practice went largely underground for years until more recently. In the 2000s, the look was largely gone, so when we stumbled across this Porsche 911 GT3 (type 997), we were drawn to go pull our pre-iPhone DSLR camera out of the car and snap a few shots.

    The location was the old Porsche Zentrum Stuttgart. At the time, it was located right next to the Porsche factory grounds, and later demolished to make way for the building of the current Porsche Museum and factory expansion. In 2009 though, it was a cool welcome area just across the street with cars like this (and note that Carrera GT one floor up) to draw you in for a look.

    Near as we can tell, this car is Carrara White (carraraweiß; metallic UNI; LS9R, 2Y; Porsche), with the option of color-matched wheels. No, we didn’t misspell it. Carrara White oddly gets the “a” while Carrera in the Porsche 911 lineup is spelled with an “e”. Vowels aside, Carrara White is not an especially special color and has been pretty standard fare in the 911 lineup for decades, years that included the 997 era. What caught our eye though was the white on white configuration was looking fresh. No doubt it was as simple as ticking the color-matched wheel option but we still appreciate the specification. In addition to the 80s nod, white has always been a reference to to motorsport. More than just body-in-white references, white was the original national German racing color prior to the arrival of the Silver Arrows from Mercedes and Auto Union.

    We don’t know whatever came of the car. It was in the Pre-Owned inventory at the Porsche Zentrum and we were just passing through doing car tourist things on a circuitous route to that year’s Frankfurt IAA Motor Show. The photos stuck though because it’s just such an iconic and timeless look.

  • Color Focus: Porsche Oak Green Metallic Neo – M6E

    Color Focus: Porsche Oak Green Metallic Neo – M6E

    ORIGINATING MARQUE: Porsche

    CODE: M6E

    TYPE: Metallic

    CONTENT ARCHIVE: Oak Green Metallic Neo

    SUMMARY:
    A modern reformulation of a classic color, Oak Green Metallic Neo (oakgrünneo; metallic; M6E; Porsche) harks Porsche’s Oak Green Metallic of the 80s and 90s that was offered in that period as a standard though remained rare. Today’s reformulation, thus the “Neo” in Porsche parlance, appears to be close but not exact. It was a standard launch color for the Porsche Macan Electric and the launch photo spec for the 992.2 GT3 Touring, so not widely seen in person at the time of this writing. Those familiar with the original who have seen it in person report it has a bit less gold tones and metallic flake than the original.

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    Below is a gallery of several cars painted Porsche Oak Green Metallic Neo.

  • Color Check: Porsche Pure White on New 911 GT3 Weissach Package

    Color Check: Porsche Pure White on New 911 GT3 Weissach Package

    Following Porsche’s premiere of the new 911 GT3 and GT3 Touring, Porsche dropped a new round of marketing shots on their social media feed. In the case of the GT3 (non-touring), it’s the same specification Pure White (purweiß; nonmetallic UNI; Z99; Porsche) exterior color with Weissach Package.

    While we’ve run the entire mix of PR photos available so far, we also wanted to include these marketing shots. They show some other angles and details that haven’t been seen before.

  • Color Check: Porsche Oak Green Metallic Neo in New 911 GT3 Touring Marketing Shots

    Color Check: Porsche Oak Green Metallic Neo in New 911 GT3 Touring Marketing Shots

    Porsche just revealed the updated 911 GT3 Touring and has followed that up with a few more shots of the launch car specification. That car is listed as Porsche Oak Green Metallic Neo (oakgrünneo; metallic; M6E; Porsche) in the press materials, and we also wanted to include these few more marketing shots for even further details of the car.

    Oak Green Metallic has been around Porsche for decades, and like a lot of iconic colors Porsche is reformulating them and bringing them back with the “Neo” suffix to denote the change.

    We’re embedding the Facebook post that included the photos should you want to see them in their original format. We’re also adding them here to our gallery. Worth noting, these photos look a bit more on the blue side and a bit less on the gold side of the green spectrum than do the PR shots released earlier. While we haven’t seen Oak Green Metallic Neo in person yet, these images also look more blue than the original Porsche Oak Green we’ve seen on other cars. If you’re considering Porsche Oak Green Metallic Neo, click HERE to check out other stories featuring the color if you want a wider sample set.

  • The New 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring package

    The New 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 with Touring package

    The 911 GT3 has offered the ultimate combination of racing genes and day-to-day usability since its introduction in 1999. To mark its 25th anniversary, the new model will launch simultaneously in two versions for the first time: as a track-focused sports car with a rear wing and as a more understated version with a Touring package. With tailor-made packages and innovative options, the GT3 variants can be further customised to the customer’s taste and intended use.

    [source: Porsche AG]

    Porsche is relaunching the 911 GT3. The exceptionally track-ready road sports car makes its debut in its anniversary year with an expanded lightweight strategy, a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre boxer engine with 375 kW (510 PS) and 450 Nm, and new, highly customer-focused options. The Weissach package, available for the first time in the 911 GT3, offers even more custom configuration options for use on the track. In addition, the sports car comes with more extensive standard equipment and other options that further enhance its precision and sportiness.

    911 GT3 with modern styling

    The new 911 GT3 models feature a sharpened design in the front and rear as well as adapted aerodynamics. In both variants, the re-contoured front diffuser, the refined shape of the spoiler lip and modified fins on the underbody increase downforce and optimise the air flow. Redesigned Matrix LED headlights, available on the 911 GT3 with an optional white accent ring, combine all the light functions of the 911 and eliminate the need for additional lights in the front apron. This enables an enlarged air inlet area and a clearly structured look. In the rear, the diffuser, air inlets and rear lid have been redesigned. The rear wing of the 911 GT3 has new angled sideplates.

    Porsche uses specially developed, aerodynamically shaped trailing arms with a teardrop profile on the double-wishbone front axle. They increase downforce in the wheel arch at high speeds and improve brake cooling. To ensure that the downforce balance between the front and rear axles is maintained even when braking from high speeds, the suspension engineers have reduced pitching (antidive). On the new 911 GT3, the front ball joint of the lower trailing arm has been set lower on the front axle to facilitate this. The 911 GT3 has adopted these modifications from the current 911 GT3 RS. The 911 GT3 comes standard with 255/35 ZR 20 (front) and 315/30 ZR 21 (rear) sports tyres with improved wet grip; optionally, track tyres with road approval are available.

    Touring package available from launch and even more customisable

    With the model change, Porsche is defining the variants of the 911 GT3 even more clearly. For the first time, the popular Touring package will be available right from the market launch. The “Touring Package” designation goes back to an equipment variant of the 1973 911 Carrera RS 2.7. It has been part of the GT3 programme since 2017. It’s even more distinctive in the new 911 GT3, as reflected in the “911 GT3 touring” logo on the rear lid grille. The 911 GT3 with Touring package dispenses with the fixed wing and thus preserves the timelessly elegant line of the 911. An extendable rear spoiler with a tear-off edge, the famed Gurney flap, and an adapted fin design on the underbody provide aerodynamic balance. The interior offers a high-quality leather interior and a classic sporty ambience.

    For the first time, a rear seat system for the 911 GT3 with Touring package is available as an option. This allows the everyday sports car to be adapted even more individually to the wishes of the customer for maximum driving pleasure on winding country roads. “Particularly on winding country roads, you can clearly feel that the steering is even better tuned than its predecessor,” says Porsche brand ambassador Walter Röhrl. “It instils even greater confidence in the car because it responds more calmly from the centre position without losing any of its directness. The shorter gear ratio also significantly enhances driving pleasure on country roads.”

    Lightweight design throughout

    Its low overall weight contributes to the agile and direct handling of the 911 GT3. The new 911 GT3 goes all-in on lightweight design. A new, silver-coloured lightweight aluminium wheel reduces the unsprung masses by more than 1.5 kg compared to the previous model. Optionally, magnesium wheels are available with the Weissach package or the Leichtbau (lightweight) package. They save nine kilograms. A new 40 Ah lithium-ion lightweight battery contributes to the athletic body mass index by shaving off another roughly four kilograms. In the lightest configuration, the new 911 GT3 weighs just 1,420 kilograms. 

    Eight percent shorter gear ratio

    The 4.0-litre naturally aspirated engine in the new 911 GT3 has been designed for current, significantly stricter exhaust standards and equipped with two particulate filters and four catalytic converters. With this extremely powerful emission control system, Porsche also delivers a gripping soundscape. The engine power of the six-cylinder boxer engine was attained through a series of optimization measures. The cylinder heads have been revised, and the sharper camshafts of the 911 GT3 RS provide even more dynamic performance in the upper engine-speed range.

    In addition, flow-optimised individual throttle valves and optimised oil coolers are used. The boxer continues to deliver 375 kW (510 PS). This means that each kilowatt of the revamped high-speed naturally aspirated engine only has to move 3.8 kilograms (2.8 kg/PS) in the lightest vehicle configuration. In addition, both the 7-speed dual clutch transmission (PDK) and the 6-speed GT manual transmission have a final drive ratio that is eight percent shorter than in the predecessor. Both gearbox options are available for both the 911 GT3 and the 911 GT3 with Touring package. The new 911 GT3 accelerates to 100 km/h in 3.4 seconds with PDK and reaches a top speed of 311 km/h (manual gearbox: 3.9 s; 313 km/h).

    On the track, the new 911 GT3 enables even better control because it holds even steadier and handles better on bumps and when driving over kerbs thanks to the optimised damper tuning,” says brand ambassador Jörg Bergmeister. “The anti-dive system noticeably reduces the pitching movement when braking. As a result, the balance of the car remains significantly more consistent under all conditions.”

    Innovative lightweight sports bucket seat

    For the new 911 GT3, a new lightweight sports bucket seat with a folding backrest and a seat shell made of CFRP is available as an option. The seat is equipped with an integrated thorax airbag, electric height adjustment and manual longitudinal adjustment; a three-stage seat heater is available as an option. A part of the headrest padding can be removed. This improves ergonomics for most drivers when wearing a helmet during circuit use. The folding function of the backrest, which is activated via a loop, enables access to the optional rear seat system offered for the first time in the 911 GT3 with Touring package. As an alternative, you can order the Adaptive Sports Seats Plus with electric 18-way adjustment.

    The black two-seater standard cockpit in the new 911 GT3 is based on the design of the current 911 models. Unlike the Carrera models, however, the 911 GT3 is not started with a button, but still has a rotary ignition switch. An optionally available roll-over bar demonstrates the proximity to motorsport. The digital instrument panel in the centre supports the driver with a clearly structured display and control concept. Thanks to the contrasting colour scheme, the rev counter and stopwatch can be read in a flash. The “Track Screen” display mode reduces the digital displays to the left and right of the tachometer to key data on tyres, oil, water and fuel and indicates the optimal shifting time to the driver by way of a shift flash. If desired, the tachometer display can be rotated so that the cut-off speed of 9,000 rpm is at the 12 o’clock marking.

    Individual packages for 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 Touring

    Porsche offers various equipment packages for the new 911 GT3. With the Weissach package available for the first time, the 911 GT3 is even more individually configurable for use on circuits. The anti-roll bar, coupling rods and shear panel on the rear axle are made of CFRP as are the roof, sideplates of the rear wing, exterior mirror top shell, mirror triangle and the airblades in the front area. Additional leather and Race-Tex upholstery enhance the look of the interior. For the first time, the upper side of the dashboard on the 911 GT3 is accordingly covered in anti-glare Racetex. CFRP door handles and storage nets optimise the interior door panels for a lightweight design. A CFRP roll cage and magnesium lightweight forged wheels are available as options. 

    For the 911 GT3 with Touring package, Porsche offers the Leichtbau package. Here, the roof painted in the exterior colour as well as the stabiliser, coupling rods and shear panel on the rear axle are made of CFRP. The lightweight magnesium forged wheels and the lightweight door panels are also part of the package. In conjunction with the standard 6-speed GT sports gearbox, the shortened gear lever from the 911 S/T is used. In front of the gear lever, a plaque with the inscription “Leichtbau” indicates the package.

    For the 911 GT3 with rear wing, the Clubsport package for track use is available at no extra charge. It includes a bolted steel roll cage in the rear, a 6-point harness for the driver and a hand-held fire extinguisher. The optional lightweight sports bucket seats are a prerequisite for this.

    “The new 911 GT3 has become even more exhilarating and individual. We dug into a wealth of details and gave it many features that our customers wanted. This allows the GT3 to be adapted even more specifically to the purpose or preferences of the driver,” says Andreas Preuninger, Head of GT Cars.

    Exclusive chronograph is a “sports car for the wrist”

    Exclusively for owners of the 911 GT3 and the 911 GT3 Touring, Porsche Design presents an exceptional timepiece that translates the design and performance of the sports car to the wrist. The 911 GT3 chronograph and the 911 GT3 Touring chronograph are equipped with the precise, COSC-certified Porsche Design WERK 01.200 movement, which has a flyback function. The ultra-lightweight titanium case, optionally with black titanium carbide coating, combines sports car design with modern watchmaking.

    The GT3 design dial with yellow accents and hexagonal structure evokes the vehicle’s instrument panel, while the winding rotor is based on the design of the GT3 rims. The dial ring is available in all exterior colours of the 911 GT3 and the Touring package, as well as in the colours of the Paint to Sample programme. The band, crafted using original Porsche interior leather and thread, is also matched to the respective configuration of the vehicle.

    The new Porsche 911 GT3 and the new Porsche 911 GT3 with Touring package can be ordered from the end of the year.

  • Market Find: CXX Noto Green Extended Leather Porsche GT3 RS Weissach

    Market Find: CXX Noto Green Extended Leather Porsche GT3 RS Weissach

    While wild colors may be much more prevalent due to a comparatively low cost and bigger effect, this is the kind of Tailored Driver that really gets us excited. The exterior of this Porsche 911 GT3 RS with Weissach Package (VIN:  WP0AF2A95KS165691)? It’s non-metallic black, a $0 option. Nothing to see here, keep moving along. But it’s what is going on inside that is reason for fixation.

    There you’ll see $49,000 in CXX or Special Wishes tailoring, nearly every available surface covered in incredibly cool Noto Green leather. Currently on offer by Cabiglio Garage on Bring a Trailer showing just 2,500 miles, this GT3 RS carried an original MSRP of $301,760, representing what just may be the highest sticker’d (before Dealer markup) example sold stateside. While we’re speculating, we’ll also mention the reputation of the seller, known for marketing vehicles on behalf of Jerry Seinfeld, Spike Feresten Tom Hanks, and Paul Bettany. That fact, paired with the Santa Monica airport as image backdrop, means this may have been originally owned by a notable heavy-hitter in the LA car scene.

    If you’re interested, better get your finances in order fast. The auction for this Tailored Driver ends this afternoon, and could break the $450,000 mark. Get all the details for this Porsche 911 GT3 RS Weissach, here.

  • RML Group’s Latest Le Mans Hypercar-Inspired P39 Project

    RML Group’s Latest Le Mans Hypercar-Inspired P39 Project

    Typically when we talk remasters, we’re talking about exacting reimagining of iconic and also vintage cars. In the case of RML Group and their Le Mans though, it’s a reinvention of the current 992.1 Porsche 911 Turbo S. RML takes Porsche’s most potent Turbo and dials it up to hypercar levels with its modern reimagining, and until Porsche builds a modern 911 GT2, the Le Mans definitely fits a niche.

    In as much, we’re including RML in our remasters series. While we’re not seeking to cover everything in the aftermarket as a “remaster”, we are choosing firms doing formulaic and tailored augmentation of iconic cars. We think this qualifies, though given these all appear to be renderings for now, will save our final impressions for when we finally see one in person. In the meantime, read the full press release below.

    BEGIN PRESS RELEASE

    [source: RML Group]

    • All-new new carbon body has active aero and DRS
    • Chassis features longer wheelbase, wider track, hydraulic height adjustor
    • Engine extensively tuned to produce more than 900bhp and 1,000Nm 
    • Projected Nordschleife lap time faster than a 992 GT3RS*
    • P39 40th Special Edition limited to 10 examples worldwide

    Wellingborough, Northants October 16, 2024 – RML Group Ltd, the UK’s leading high-performance engineering specialist, today unveils first production details of its bespoke P39 project.

    Merging Le Mans Hypercar design and daily road-car usability, the P39 40th Special Edition (40SE) delivers an unrivalled blend of RML’s championship-winning expertise and engineering excellence.

    Based on the Porsche 992.1 Turbo S, the RML P39 40SE upgrades every area affecting performance, ride and handling. The net result is an extraordinary hypercar that has track capability beyond a Porsche 992 GT3 RS* yet maintains a high level of compliance and day-to-day usability.

    Michael Mallock, CEO of RML Group, said: ‘What better way to showcase our leadership on road and track over 40 years than with the launch of a Le Mans Hypercar-inspired hypercar?

    ‘Our new RML P39 40th Special Edition challenges everything that’s possible in this sector,’ he added. ‘It will comfortably eclipse a GT3 RS* at the Nordschleife while being relaxing and easy to drive all the way home again.’

    To expand the car’s handling abilities, P39 40SE’s track has been increased front and rear plus the wheelbase has been lengthened. The bodywork has been replaced by a carbon fibre shell inspired functionally and aesthetically by the new Le Mans Hypercar category.

    This features front and rear active aero complete with an integrated, driver-activated drag reduction system (DRS) which reduces aerodynamic drag to boost speed on straights. Furthermore, the entire chassis can be remotely lowered to increase downforce via hydraulic actuators.

    In this configuration, P39 40SE generates an extraordinary 662kg of downforce – more than 4.5 times a standard 992.1 911 Turbo S at 150mph.

    Making the most of this new-found ability, P39 40SE’s twin-turbo six-cylinder engine is taken to 900bhp at 7,300rpm and 1,000Nm of torque thanks to a new ECU, upgraded turbos and intercoolers, new manifolds and catalytic converters plus a tuned Inconel sports exhaust.

    Using RML’s advanced simulation software, these upgrades translate to an anticipated Nordschleife lap time of 6min 45sec*. This compares with 7min 17sec for the standard 992.1 Turbo S and 6min 49sec for the GT3 RS.

    Yet as focused and stiff as it is in Track Mode to achieve this scintillating speed, P39 40SE has two distinct modes or characters. With the car in driver-selected Tour Mode, the ride height increases, damping relaxes to make the car more compliant and everyday useable.

    Inside, P39 40SE celebrates RML’s 40 years of engineering excellence with new sports seats and embroidery matched with four-point safety harnesses for both driver and passenger. The standard vestigial rear seat is removed and replaced with a custom half roll cage.

    The package is completed with no-cost option RML 40SE Ruby Red paintwork and bespoke forged alloy sports rims – 20in at the front and 21in at the rear.

    Just 10 examples of P39 40SE will be created at RML’s engineering centre at Wellingborough, near Silverstone, with the first already under construction.

    P39 40SE is delivered as a completed vehicle, with each costing £495,000 excluding taxes plus the donor car. RML can source these, as required.

    *All times are simulation only 

    P39 40th Anniversary Special Edition Specification

     P39 40th Special Edition992.1 Turbo S
       
    Power (PS)912 @ 7,300 rpm650 @ 6,750rpm
    Torque (NM)
    1,000 @ 4,500rpm
    >800Nm from 3,000rpm
    800Nm @ 2,500-4,000rpm
    Max Downforce @ 150mph662kg146kg
    Max Downforce @ 177mph923kg204kg
    0-60mph (sec)2.42.6
    0-100mph (sec)4.55.3
    Top speed (mph)205205
    Nordschleife Lap (min)*6:45.007:17.00
       
    Suspension F/RMcPherson strut/ 5-linkMcPherson strut/ 5-link
    Brakes F/R
    Ceramic Composite – 
    10-pot 420mm/ 4 pot 390mm
    Ceramic Composite – 
    10-pot 420mm/ 4 pot 390mm
    Wheels F/RCentre lock – 
    20″x 10J / 21″ x 12J
    Centre lock – 
    20″x 9.5J / 21″ x 11.5J
    Tyres F/R275/35ZR20  &  
    335/30ZR21
    255/35ZR20  &  
    315/30ZR21 
    Transmission8-speed PDK8-speed PDK
       
    Dimensions (mm)  
    Track F/R1,683/1,7001,583/1,600
    Wheelbase2,4752,450
    Width1,9901,900
    Length4,7004,530
    Bodywork materialCarbon FibreAluminium
       
    992 GT3RS Comparison*
    Downforce @ 150mph: 617kg
    Nordschleife Lap: 6:49.3
      

    *All times are simulation only

  • Porsche Teases First 992.2 GT Car (Likely GT3 and GT3 Touring) Confirms 10/18 Debut

    Porsche Teases First 992.2 GT Car (Likely GT3 and GT3 Touring) Confirms 10/18 Debut

    Porsche is about to launch its first 992.2-based GT car, and it’s likely the updated freshening of the GT3 and GT3 Touring. To message that, they dropped this teaser image along with confirmation of a digital world premiere on October 18 at 18:30 CEST (12:30 EST).

    How do we know it’s the GT3? Call it an educated guess. The image shows a car with no vented front fenders and a fixed rear wing. The statement by Porsche also confirms two versions of its first 992.2 “GT Car”… like say a GT3 and a GT3 Touring.

    Of course, this being Tailored Driver, it’s also worth mentioning that Porsche stated, “Both (versions) have become even more emotional, offer customers even more individuality and come up with innovative detailed solutions.”

    We’ll post the full text below.

    First GT model of the new 911 generation

    • New model debuts in two variants
    • Even more emotional, more individual and innovative than its predecessor
    • First driving impressions of professional pilots Walter Röhrl and Jörg Bergmeister
    • Digital world premiere on 18. October 2024 at 18:30 CEST

    [source: Porsche AG]

    Stuttgart The first GT model of the new 911 generation is in the starting blocks. In a digital world premiere, Andreas Preuninger, Head of GT Vehicles, will present the further developed vehicle together with the brand ambassadors Walter Röhrl and Jörg Bergmeister. The new 911 from the GT forge in Flacht will be presented in two variants at the same time. Both have become even more emotional, offer customers even more individuality and come up with innovative detailed solutions.

    Broadcast in the Porsche Newsroom
    The world premiere of the new 911 GT model will be on 18. October at 18:30 CEST in the Porsche Newsroom at newsroom.porsche.de as well as on the Porsche channels on Youtube and LinkedIn and can then be accessed on demand.

  • Porsche 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special: Tribute to Historic Victory

    Porsche 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special: Tribute to Historic Victory

    Porsche honors its legendary automotive heritage with an extraordinary creation: the 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special. This one-of-a-kind vehicle commemorates the 70th anniversary of the official Porsche team’s historic participation in the first era of the Carrera Panamericana Mexico.

    [source: Porsche AG]

    As the final piece of a special trilogy celebrating the brand’s success in this emblematic Mexican race, drawing inspiration from the iconic 550 Spyder, it will also be auctioned for charitable causes. As a perfect addition, TAG Heuer pays tribute to this legendary race through the release of the limited TAG Heuer Carrera Chronograph Tourbillon x Porsche Panamericana.

    A one-of-a-kind vehicle

    Porsche Latin America unveiled the 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special, a one-of-a-kind vehicle commemorating Porsche’s most significant success during the 1954 Carrera Panamericana Mexico. This edition is considered Porsche’s most successful among the brand’s three participations since 1952. Hans Herrmann, piloting a 550 Spyder, secured an impressive third place overall and clinched victory in the Sport category for cars up to 1500 cc. This remarkable achievement not only elevated Porsche’s status in global motorsport but also proved so memorable that—combined with the experiences of 1952 and 1953—it inspired the iconic “Carrera” naming.

    Using the 718 Spyder RS as a foundation, Porsche aimed to recreate the spirit of the historic mid-engine 550 Spyder with its lightweight construction—the first vehicle specifically designed for racing that outperformed rivals with larger engines. A Porsche Latin America team, collaborating with Exclusive Manufaktur experts at Porsche’s headquarters in Germany, developed this model. Their joint effort completed a trilogy of cars created through Sonderwunsch, Porsche’s exclusive personalization program. This trilogy celebrates the 70th anniversary of three remarkable Porsche participations in the Carrera Panamericana.

    “From the beginning to the modern era, La Carrera Panamericana Mexico is far more than a competition for Porsche. One only needs to look at the 911 Carrera or the Panamera—both named to honor the events that unfolded here in Mexico 70 years ago. The Sonderwunsch Inspiration cars represent exceptionally special projects, and Mexico was entrusted with three consecutive ones: the 911 Carrera Panamericana Special, the twin 718 Cayman GT4 RS Carrera Panamericana Specials, and this year’s 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special”, said Tobias Eninger, CEO and President of Porsche Latin America. “The latter celebrates the legendary 550 Spyder, with which Hans Herrmann achieved remarkable feats. Each car commemorates a successful moment that individually resonated through the years, but collectively, transformed Porsche into an iconic brand.”

    Celebrating Porsche’s Success in Mexico

    In 1954, during the final edition of “golden era” of the Carrera Panamericana Mexico, Porsche cemented its legacy in this legendary rally. The brand achieved its best result to date, showcasing the exceptional capabilities of its sports cars in one of the most grueling races in those times. Porsche fielded a team of four official 550 Spyders, driven by an international quartet: Mexico’s Salvador López Chávez, Argentina’s Fernando Segura, Guatemala’s Jaroslav Juhan, and Germany’s Hans Herrmann. The race spanned five intense days, covering over 3,000 kilometers from the southern Mexican Border at Tuxtla Gutiérrez in the state of Chiapas, to the northern border at Ciudad Juárez in the state of Chihuahua.

    The Porsche 550 Spyder featured the first race use of the 1500 cc four-camshaft engine, which was groundbreaking technology for its time. Combined with the lightweight aluminum bodywork, this engine enabled the car to reach speeds exceeding 200 km/h, allowing it to outperform heavier vehicles with engines more than three times its size. This victory was not just Porsche’s first as an official team; it also led to the Fuhrmann engine being dubbed the “Carrera Engine” and later inspired the name of Porsche’s most exclusive model line.

    Completing the trilogy: the new Porsche 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special

    The Porsche 718 Spyder RS Panamericana Special, distinguishes itself through aesthetic enhancements, exclusive equipment, and historical nods. Centenaire silver adorns nearly all aerodynamic elements, including the carbon fiber components from the Weissach package. This striking color extends from the NACA ducts on the front, through the fascia and lower air intakes, to the rear spoiler in Gurney Flap format. The Magnesium wheels are complemented by high-gloss black ceramic composite brake calipers (PCCB), offering a contemporary twist.