It is based on the 911 Turbo S and will soon be available in the United States.
The 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic is more than a classic car thanks to some graphics and a ducktail spoiler. You won’t find any paddle shifters inside the cockpit. There are three pedals located at your feet and a stick shift in center console. There is no option for an automatic transmission. All-wheel drive is not an option. The Porsche manual-transmission Porsche 543 horsepower car is the most powerful in its class.
Some might consider the new 911 Sport Classic an analog supercar of the digital age. This is what Porsche Special Projects Director Grant Larson called during a conference call with journalists, outlining details about the Sport Classic. It could also be called a 911 Turbo with a manual because it is based on the Sport Classic’s 3.7-liter flat-six twin-turbocharged flat-6 engine. However, it has been tuned to be more aerodynamic. You get power only to the rear wheels and ceramic brakes, dynamic chassis controller, rear-axle steering and active suspension management system.
Porsche wanted to give the car a vintage look by incorporating the Turbo S’ flared backside into the Sport Classic. The classic design is also enhanced by the ducktail spoiler, which pays homage to the beloved 911 Carrera RS of the 1970s. Double-bubble roof refers to the 997-era Sport Classic. The company’s older designs are reprinted with the same badges on the outside and inside. It’s hard to miss the modern interpretations of classic Fuchs wheels. The Sport Classic has 20 inches front and 21 inches back.
The 911 Sport Classic has many design features that are less obvious than other models. The roof mentioned is made of carbon fiber reinforced plastic (CFRP). Also, the hood is CFRP, and not available on the 911 Turbo. Sport Classic exclusives include the fixed front lip spoiler, and the black LED-Matrix headerlights. The Sport Classic features include the over-the-top striping that is most clearly, and the number-engraved roundels on the doors. Buyers have the option to choose from any number between 1 – 99. However, decals can be removed to create a more racecar appearance.
You might be curious about the absence of side vents on this Sport Classic, given the 911 Turbo S engine to the rear. New tooling was developed to create widebody fenders that were free from vents. Designers wanted a smooth surface. Boris Apenbrink, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur Director, explained to Motor1.com that tuning the engine required less air. Engineers also modified other air channels to compensate for the absence of vents, including the ducts under the ducktail spoiler. This result gives the 911 Sport Classic a clean, widebody appearance.
Special edition 911 will also see an upgrade to the interior. Semi-aniline leather will be used for the first-time since the 918 Spyder. It’s combined with cloth inserts, cloth doors panels and wood trim to create a 1960s-early 70s atmosphere. Retro-styled analog tachometers are found throughout the greenhouse. You’ll also find plenty of Porsche branding and the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur Logo. The 911 Sport Classic is still a four-seater. This is because the 911 Sport Classic’s goal is to be an enjoyable driver’s vehicle, not a track machine.
For the first time, 911 Sport Classic will be available for American drivers. Global production is planned at 1,250, but specific allocations for the USA are not yet known. The Sport Classic will have the option of four colors: Black, Agate Grey Metallic or Gentian Blue Metallic. The watch will be available in four colors: Black, Agate Grey Metallic, Gentian Blue Metallic or Sport Grey Metallic. Pricing for the watch and car are not yet available.
In late 2022, the 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic will be available for purchase at Porsche dealerships.