Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years Special Edition

2024 is the 50^th year of the Porsche 911 Turbo, the iconic sportscar that brought the benchmark turbo technology from the 917/10 and 917/30 racing cars into a production model for road use.

Born in a fuel crisis year
Ironically, in the year that the 911 Turbo made its debut at the Frankfurt International Motor Show in September 1973, it was the year of the first oil crisis. Within the company, there were doubts as to whether a range-topping model like this made sense in view of the oil crisis.

However, enthusiastic customers, on the other hand, did not hesitate to order one. And though the 911 Turbo was originally planned as a prestigious limited-run series, the sales figures exceeded all expectations. In the first 3 years of production, Porsche produced 2,850 units of the 911 Turbo 3.0 – the model which was known internally as the 930 and which was the first of its kind with a boost pressure-controlled turbocharger.

Racing car ideas
The 260 ps sportscar took many details from racing car construction, including the rigid wheel hubs from the 917, and the kinematics of the front and rear axles from the 911 Carrera RSR. In 1974, the driving performance of the first Turbo was at the limit of what was conceivable at the time. It could sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.4 seconds and reach an unimaginable top speed of over 250 km/h on the autobahn.

The 911 Turbo of the first generation quickly earned the reputation of being a sportscar for ‘real men’ (though Ferry Porsche’s sister was one of the first owners). There was no power-assistance for the steering then (it was only available from 1989), so you need muscular arms to control the car through the corners at speed.

Exclusive anniversary model
To mark the 50th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, Porsche has prepared an exclusive anniversary model – the 911 Turbo 50 Years which combines outstanding performance and the finest materials with exclusive design elements.

Based on the last-generation 911 Turbo S, production is to 1,974 units in honour of the year in which the first 911 Turbo made its debut.

Historic elements
The exterior evokes historic 911 Turbo models, complemented by timelessly elegant and contemporary styling elements. The standard side vinyl graphics are inspired by the historic livery of the 911 RSR, while the current Porsche Turbo-exclusive colour Turbonite makes its first appearance on a 911. Turbonite is also used on inlays in the rear engine cover, the fuel tank cap and in the Porsche crest. It is also being used as a contrasting colour in the Turbo 50 model logo.

Another historical reference is the use of Anthracite Grey on the rear wing blade, rear apron, mirror base and air intake trims. A badge on the rear engine cover grille features a turbocharger icon and the years 1974 – 2024.

When the door is open, the LED door projector projects the image of a turbocharger onto the ground next to the car. The Exclusive Design wheels 911 Turbo S finished in Turbonite are standard.

The historic Porsche crest from 1964 is used on the front bonnet as well as on the centre caps of the Sport Classic wheels. The Turbo 50 and Porsche logos on the rear are in gold.

The interior of the 911 Turbo 50 Years also recalls various facets of Turbo history. As an exclusive tribute to the early 911 Turbo models, the iconic McKenzie tartan adorns the centre panels of the seat covers and the interior door panels.

Additional contrasts in Turbonite further differentiate the car from the regular 911 Turbo S. These Turbonite accents include the seatbelts, controls, decorative stitching, trim strips with decorative inlays in black leather and the Porsche crest on the GT sports steering wheel.

An illuminated Turbo 50 logo is fitted on the door kickplates, which are finished in black brushed aluminium. The logo is embroidered into the headrests of the Adaptive Sports Seats Plus, and there  is also a Turbo 50 logo on the back of the left rear seat.

Above the glove compartment is an anniversary plaque in aluminium, which bears both the Turbo 50 logo and the individual limited-edition number of the sportscar. The A-pillar, sun visors and roof lining are upholstered in perforated Race-Tex.

An analogue Porsche Design Subsecond clock with a special Turbo 50 design sits on the dashboard. The dials in the instrument cluster and the Sport Chrono clock in the Heritage Design Package are finished in green

Optional Heritage Design package
Customers can also include the historically inspired, optionally available 50 Years of Turbo Heritage Design Package. This has numerous additional exclusive design and equipment features that go back to the 911 Turbo models of the 1970s.

The base colour of the Heritage Design Package is provided by the Aventurine Green Metallic paintwork. Alternatively, both the standard 911 colours and Paint to Sample programme colours are also available.

One component of the Heritage Design Package is a high-quality decorative graphic in White (satin finish) consisting of 3 elements: the lollipop with individually selectable car numbers between 0 and 99, the 50 years of Turbo logo, and a Porsche logo. Those who prefer a minimalistic look can dispense with some or all of the graphic elements.

Exclusive watch to go with the car
Exclusively for the owners of the 911 Turbo 50 Years, Porsche Design Timepieces is releasing a special timepiece as an homage to the anniversary model. Like the car, the watch is limited to 1,974 units and combines classic design with modern technology. The limited-edition number engraved on the titanium housing corresponds to the limited-edition number of the vehicle.

Based on 911 Turbo S
Technically, the 911 Turbo 50 Years is based on the 911 Turbo S that has been in production since 2019. Its 3.7-litre boxer engine with variable turbine geometry twin turbocharging delivers 650 ps for  a power-to-weight ratio of 2.52 kg/ps.

Power is transmitted to the wheels by the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) and the active all-wheel-drive Porsche Traction Management with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus, including the electronically controlled rear differential lock with fully variable torque distribution.

A sports exhaust system with black tailpipes comes as standard. The 10 mm-lower Porsche Active Suspension Management sports suspension and the lift system on the front axle are also included as standard, as are the LED matrix headlights, including the Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus.

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