911 Sport Classic Inspiration and aspiration

911 Sport Classic –

Inspiration and aspiration

Head-turning style transitions smoothly from the sixties and seventies to reappear in a car of the 21st century g

Ducktail spoiler and houndstooth chic in the new 911 Sport Classic

If you’re yearning for a taste of the original 911 or 911 Carrera RS 2.7, here’s your chance to own one of just 1250 limited-edition Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur 911 Sport Classics.

The Porsche Design department worked with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur to reinterpret the classic models of the sixties and seventies, adding equipment and design features to indelibly stamp this model as a 21st Century 911 Porsche. From the fixed rear ducktail spoiler of the legendary Carrera RS 2.7 to the double-bubble roof and wide-bodied stance, this new Porsche 911 Sport Classic is a serious nod to the past with a view to the future. When the time came to choose bodywork colours for this latest limited edition, colour inspiration came from the Fashion Grey paintwork of the early Porsche 356. Sport Grey Metallic is the hero colour, with three other options available – Solid Black, Agate Grey Metallic, and Gentian Blue Metallic. Regardless of the colour, those Light Sports Grey double stripes adorning the bonnet, roof, and rear spoiler hark back to cars of the sixties.

These stripes, though, are soft and understated, hand-painted in multiple coats to provide a perfect transition from the base colour to the lighter stripe.

Graphics on the flanks reference the connection with motorsport, including a Porsche logo in Light Sports Grey and a roundel in which you can opt to inscribe a personalised black race number from 0 to 99.

Double stripes feature from the front carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) bonnet and roof through to the large rear fixed spoiler, also constructed of weight-saving CFRP. This ducktail spoiler references the legendary 911 RS 2.7. As with the body, the wheels also hark back to the 1960s, with a cloverleaf design referencing the legendary Fuch rim first presented on the 1967 911 S.

Both front wings bear gold-coloured ‘Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur’ badges. The rear engine’s grille cover bears a ‘Porsche Heritage’ badge, reminiscent of the Porsche 356 badge awarded in the 1950s when each vehicle reached the 100,000 km mark.

On the bonnet and wheel hubs proudly sits the Porsche crest, almost identical to the historic crest of 1963, and the final badge in the collection. Other exceptional details include the gold-coloured Porsche logo and the model designation at the rear. The lettering’s extraordinary shine derives from the surface being finished in real gold. The interior highlight is undoubtedly the Pepita Houndstooth pattern featured on the seat centres and door panels. Originally an option in the Porsche 911 of 1965, it contrasts beautifully with either the black or Classic Cognac semi-aniline leather upholstery. This is the very first Porsche to benefit from this type of leather in Classic Cognac; the binding of the floor mats is in the contrast colour, with carpet of a very dark grey in all vehicles of this interior colour. Finishing off the interior design elements is a gold coloured limited edition badge with personalised vehicle number on the trim panel above the glovebox. Other subtle touches include the Porsche crest on each headrest, the GT sports steering wheel, and the embossed Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur logo on the storage compartment lid.

Even the modern instrument cluster with two high-resolution seveninch displays borrows several historic details – the analogue tachometer features a classic-style needle with white hands and scale markings to provide maximum contrast, the green digits pay tribute to the legendary Porsche 356, and the digital displays have been modified to link with the Heritage Design strategy.

Looking back, but moving forward fast

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While the Porsche Sport Classic’s flair and charm hark back to the sixties and seventies, the engineering is most definitely forwardlooking with a 3.7 litre twin-turbo flat six engine, rear wheel drive, and seven-speed manual gearbox, uniting to form a powertrain that’s unique in the Porsche portfolio. The 3.7-litre engine delivers 405kW of power to the road, placing the 911 Sport Classic between the 911 GTS and 911 Turbo from a performance perspective. The engine is based on the options available for the current 911 Turbo models. Variable Turbine Geometry (VTG), and wastegates help achieve superior power delivery. The process air intake is a key feature of the 911 Sport Classic concept, with the air drawn in via ducts under the fixed rear ducktail spoiler. As a result, this limited edition model lacks the normal Turbo models’ rear side panel air intakes. The boxer engine is coupled with a seven-speed manual gearbox, which is the most powerful manual 911 available today, with the shortened shift lever providing a quick shift action with a crisp feel.

Based on the 911 Turbo and 911 GTS models, the suspension boasts a standard Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system with shock absorbers responding to dynamic changes at lightning speed. PASM is combined as standard with the sports suspension, featuring a ride height lowered by 10 millimetres.

The 2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic is available to order now, ahead of the first local deliveries due between October and December 2022.

The 2023 Sport Classic is a sold-out success. You can build your own future classic with our team at Porsche Centre Brighton. •

TAG HEUER AND PORSCHE UNVEIL THE CALIBRE E4 –PORSCHE EDITION

Introducing the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 – Porsche Edition, featuring advanced controls for Porsche owners and a striking frozen blue look.

This luxury connected timepiece is inspired by the design of the iconic all-electric Porsche Taycan collection.

This landmark accessory also boasts exclusive Wear OS features exclusively for Porsche owners, directly displaying relevant information about the car’s performance onto the watch face.

The watch and its software have design features in the same shade of Frozen Blue used in the iconic electric Taycan, evoking the car’s striking interior.

The visual style of the watch face was inspired by both printed circuit boards and racing circuits, offering an animated visual effect connecting TAG Heuer watches and Porsche cars with a feeling of technology and speed. The watch features a large 45mm case in sandblasted black titanium, giving the watch a light, sporty feel. The black ceramic polished bezel has a dedicated 0–400 scale referencing the Porsche car’s speed, which can read car-related functions or display personal metrics including heart rate. Running a customised version of Google’s Wear OS system, the Connected Calibre E4 offers exclusive timers, sport, and wellness apps, highlighting TAG Heuer’s expertise in motorsport timing.

The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 – Porsche Edition also includes a cutting-edge range of fitness features, including guided workouts built into the integrated TAG Heuer Sport app. Several chronograph-style design features can display the user’s information on screen, such as step counter and heart rate, or information drawn directly from compatible Porsche models. Compatible models include the Panamera (G2 II models from 2022 onwards), 911 (992 models from 2022 onwards), Cayenne (E3 models from 2022 onwards) and Taycan.

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Four exclusive design features are available on the TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4.

• The first, compatible with both all-electric Porsche models and plug-in hybrids, displays the car’s battery level. • The second reveals ‘car autonomy’ information, displaying kilometres remaining before the battery or fuel runs out. • The third is a shortcut to the Wear OS My Porsche app, enabling users to control the vehicle’s heating and air conditioning. • The final feature shows the total mileage driven.

To activate these features, users must have their Porsche ID, Porsche Connect subscription, and My Porsche app installed on their watch and phone.

The TAG Heuer Connected Calibre E4 is available now.

For your chance to own of these Porsche Edition Tag Heuer timepieces, contact BOUTIQUE TAG HEUER CHADSTONE – 03 9569 1497 or visit www.tagheuer.com