Porsche’s The latest limited edition 911 pays homage to the original 911 Turbo unveiled in 1974. Following in the footsteps of the 911 Sport Classic And the 911 DakarThe 911 Turbo 50 Years stands out, among other things, thanks to carefully selected retro style elements, both inside and out.
Although the 911 range recently received a round of mid-cycle updatesthe 911 Turbo 50 Years model is based on the Turbo S before the facelift. Several styling details distinguish it from the standard Turbo S, including vinyl decals on both sides, Anthracite Grey exterior accents and a specific “Turbo 50” emblem on the hood. It is also the first 911 with a color called Turbonite which is only offered on Turbo models.
Turbonite-finished 911 Turbo S Exclusive Design center-locking wheels add the finishing touch to the exterior styling. But there’s more inside. Open the doors and you’ll find LED puddle lights that project the image of a turbocharger onto the ground beside the car. The front and rear seat centers and door panels feature McKenzie tartan upholstery, and Porsche has sprinkled additional Turbonite accents throughout the cabin. A “Turbo 50” logo on the headrests and on the right side of the dashboard reminds passengers that they’re not sitting in a standard Turbo S.
Buyers who want extra retro touches can specify the optional Heritage Design Package. This gives customers access to Aventurine Green Metallic paint, but they can also colour from the standard 911 palette or request a special color from Porsche’s paint-to-sample program. The package also includes white exterior graphics, 1964-style Porsche emblems inside and out, and more tartan upholstery.
Mechanically, the 911 Turbo 50 Years is identical to the Turbo S. Power comes from a 3.7-liter flat-six with twin turbocharging and an output of 640 horsepower and 590 pound-feet of torque. It turns all four wheels via an eight-speed automatic transmission and an all-wheel-drive system with fully variable torque distribution. Porsche says it takes 2.7 seconds to sprint from zero to 62 mph, while it takes 8.9 seconds to reach 124 mph.
The list of standard features includes a sports exhaust system, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) technology that lowers the ride height by around 10 millimeters and a front axle lift system. Carbon ceramic brakes Keep the six-cylinder’s power in check.
Porsche will build 1,974 units of the 911 Turbo 50 Years. Pricing has not yet been announced, but don’t expect a bargain price. If you love watches as much as you love cars, Porsche Design is releasing a 911 Turbo 50 Years-themed watch, also limited to 1,974 units.