"When Porsche says "Limited Production," it means it. Compared to short run models from Mercedes-Benz (making a planned 1,200 SLS AMG models), Ferrari (assembling 599 copies of its new 599 GTO) and Bugatti (crafting about 500 copies of its Veyron supercar, including various boutique models), the 250 copies Porsche made of its 911 Sport Classic was just a token run. Nevertheless, exclusivity helps drive demand, and as Porsche expected, all models were sold as quickly as they were produced.

The 911 Sport Classic is based on the standard-production Porsche 911 Carrera S. However, there are several significant differences. Compared to the often brightly-colored Carrera S, all copies of the limited-production Sport Classic wear the identical drab gray paint (appropriately named "Sport Classic Grey") with very discreet twin racing stripes running up and over the length of the bodyshell. The front fascia of the Sports Classic is capped with a "SportDesign" (Porsche's in-house customizing department) lower front splitter, and there are custom black-painted surrounds circling the standard bi-xenon headlights that are reminiscent of those found on the 1974 911 Turbo RSR. Black is also the standard paint treatment for the intake grids, mirror triangles and the lower sections of the mirror base. Look a bit more carefully up top, and you will also notice the subtle double-dome roof (mirroring the roof contours of the 911 Panamericana show car and the roofline of the Carrera GT).

For the most part, the bodywork is standard 911 Carrera S, except the 911 Sport Classic wears the aggressive "Turbo" fender flares (1.73-inch wider in the rear) and a wider rear track (pushed outward another 1.34-inch from stock). The rear bumper takes its styling cues from the GT3, but sports a single, perfectly round polished sport exhaust tip under each tail lamp. Of course, it is hard to miss that retro-cool fixed "ducktail" spoiler (originally featured on the legendary 1973 Carrera RS 2.7) replacing the pop-up on the standard Carrera models. The rear decklid gains "Sport Classic" script and a small "Exclusive" placard is adhered to front right quarter panel.

The retro-styled 19-inch Fuchs rims (a design first introduced on the 911 back in 1969) wear 235/35ZR19 rubber up front and 305/30ZR19 on the rear – the same stock size as the GT3. Unlike the original forged Fuchs wheels, today's variants are cast aluminum alloy. Hidden within their five wide black blades is Porsche's upgraded Ceramic Composite Ceramic Brake (PCCB) package as standard equipment.

The 911 Sport Classic was not intended to be a lightweight track model, as it is laden with a long list of standard equipment (including power accessories, the Bose audio upgrade and touchscreen navigation system). Nevertheless, Porsche swapped the steel door panels with aluminum-skinned units to save a few extra pounds. As it sits, the curb weight of the Sport Classic is 3,141 pounds, which is nearly identical to the standard Carrera S.

Motivation for the Sport Classic comes in the form of Porsche's familiar 3.8-liter direct-injected flat-six. While it is also shared with the Carrera S (where it makes 385 horsepower), the Sport Classic is fitted with the optional engine "Powerkit" as standard equipment. In addition to updated engine management software, the expensive option delivers a carbon fiber air filter casing, variable double-resonance intake manifold, modified cylinder heads and a sport exhaust system with the aforementioned special tailpipes. The result is 408 horsepower (at 7,300 rpm) and 310 pound-feet of torque (at 4,200 rpm) with the redline set at 7,500 rpm. Power is sent to the mechanical limited-slip rear differential through a standard six-speed manual gearbox. As far as performance numbers go, Porsche conservatively says the 911 Sport Classic will hit 62 mph in 4.6 seconds and 124 mph in 14.8 seconds. The drag-limited top speed is 187 mph.

The interior of the 911 Sport Classic is as unique as its exterior. All Porsche models are offered with customized "Porsche Exclusive" components, but the Sport Classic takes it over the top. Look past the overwhelming use of the dark brown color palette (Porsche calls it "Espresso Nature") and you'll find some unique and classy touches more timeless than today's overused hard-surface carbon fiber panels.

The striking upholstery in the middle of the seat cushions, seat backs and door panels is something we've never come across. Porsche calls it "woven leather" and defines it is a "special material woven out of strips of leather and yarn strengthened by a lining at the bottom." This derrière suggests that it is durable, comfortable and breathes nicely. The contrasting piping on the seats is light gray, with the same off-color thread used to contrast the Espresso leather sport steering wheel and the leather on the upper dashboard.
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Beautiful car, I love that color

 

I've seen one today. Such a gorgeous car !

 

I would love to see one in real!!