The Porsche 911 Sport Classic comes returning, this time in 992 form, vowing to be the sweet spot beyond sweet spots in the range, as it has been for the past twelve years and a full generation.
But, like before, if you want in, you’ll have to pay. This time, however, you’re getting a little more bang for your buck.
This new 992 variation is grey with a stripe, classic wheels, and a spoiler, just like the 997. The similarities end there, as the new car borrows more from the Turbo than the Carrera S on which the previous Sport Classic was based.
The combination of a ‘Turbo’ engine, a manual transmission, and rear-wheel drive makes the Sport Classic unique in the current 911 series for the first time since the 2010 997 GT2 RS.
In retro drag, this is practically a rear-drive, seven-speed manual, 550PS (405kW) 3.7-litre Porsche Turbo. It’s an enthralling, though a little unsettling prospect.
With Turbo power comes Turbo/GTS suspension hardware and calibration, as well as larger brakes and a custom-tuned sports exhaust.
Now that we’ve got that out of the way, we can focus on the specifics of the Sport Classic.
The Turbo-like body, albeit without haunch-mounted intakes or an active wing, is a dead giveaway as to the fundamentals outlined above.
The Sport Classic has a sleek shoulder line and a retro 2.7 RS-type ‘ducktail’ wing, as well as a ‘double bubble’ canopy and ‘Fuchs’ style wheels.
The Sport Classic will be offered in a variety of colors, including Solid Black, Agate Grey Metallic, and Gentian Blue Metallic.
From a distance, the dual Sports Grey stripes that straddle the bonnet, roof, and spoiler are the biggest giveaway that it’s a Sport Classic.
If you look closely, you’ll notice gold ‘911 Sport Classic’ badging on the deck lid, as well as the Porsche Heritage emblem, which joins Exclusive Manufacture badging elsewhere on the car.
Porsche plans to produce 1,250 Sport Classics, with deliveries starting in Europe in July.
In the United Kingdom, it’s a solid £209,540. If you want one, you’d better be friendly with your Porsche dealer and get on the phone as soon as possible. We don’t see these slots remaining available for long.
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