Porsche Unveils Nostalgic 911 Spirit 70 Special Edition
Add Porsche to the list of German marques taking time to remember the past this spring.
The sports car maker unveiled a new 911 special edition called the Spirit 70 at this year’s Shanghai Auto Show. The exclusive build is a celebration of the disco era, right down to the checkered pattern on the interior upholstery.
The variant is the handwork of the brand’s Exclusive Manufaktur custom division and debuts as one of the most visually distinctive 911s of the 992.2 generation. Designed to embody the essence of the 1970s and early ‘80s, the convertible is finished in a head-turning coat of Olive Neo green and features an all-black windscreen frame and soft-top roof. It also wears a crest nearly identical to the one on the 911 when it made its debut in 1963, gold badging, and an optional decal package that includes a trio of stripes for the hood and No. 70 racing gumballs for the doors. Rounding things out is a staggered set—20 inches up front, 21 inches in the back—grey Sport Classic “Fuchs” wheels with gold accents.
Porsche 911 Spirit 70
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The interior of the convertible has also been given the retro treatment. The cabin, which features the inverse of the exterior color scheme, may be configured the same way as any other current-gen 911 convertible, but the decoration is entirely unique. That’s because Porsche has chosen to use upholstery inserts that feature the brand’s beloved checkered Pasha pattern on the seats and door panels, as well as inside the glove compartment.
The 911 Spirit 70 is based on the current Carrera GTS Cabriolet, which means it utilizes a hybrid powertrain. The setup pairs a 3.6-liter flat-six boxer engine with an electric motor, which combine to produce 532 hp and 4449 ft lbs of torque. All that power is sent to the rear axle via a seven-speed PDK gearbox and is enough to push the car from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and to a top speed of 194 mph.
The 911 Spirit 70’s interior features Pasha pattern inserts
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Looking to add some nostalgic flair to your car collection? You may want to reach out to Porsche soon about the 911 Spirit 70. The automaker plans to build just 1,500 examples of the special edition worldwide. Pricing for the vehicle will start at $242,250 in the U.S..
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