Porsche has just announced one of the goodies it will display at the 2009 Frankfurt Auto Show, the 911 Sport Classic. The car will be offered in a limited edition comprising 250 units and is the result of a three-year project, Porsche said in a press statement.
The 911 Sport Classic is based on the rear-wheel drive Carrera S but features a wider rear body up by 44 millimeters (1.73 inches) and a wider track on the rear axle. It is powered by Porsche's 3.8-liter engine with Direct Fuel Injection but, thanks to the introduction of a newly developed resonance intake manifold with six vacuum-controlled switching flaps, it develops 23 more bhp than the standard unit, raising the maximum performance to 408 horsepower.
Porsche installed a six-speed manual gearbox, PCCB Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes and PASM sports suspension that lower the body by 20 mm. A newly-developed double-dome roof, mechanical rear axle differential and custom-made 19-inch wheels with their rim star painted black, are also included in the package.
Inside, the German manufacturer used new materials, "never used before" in a Porsche, as the company said. Woven leather made up of smooth leather strips and woven yarn featured on the seat centerpieces of the sport seats is the best example in this matter. Additionally, the dashboard comes with Espresso Nature natural leather.
Sales of the limited edition Porsche 911 Sport Classic will begin in January 2010, with each of the 250 units to be sold for 169,300 euros.
autoevolution will be attending the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, so stay tuned for some real up close and personal shots of these vehicles, as well as for first-hand details of the motorized contraptions.
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