Porsche revives the spirit of the disco heyday.
The Porsche 911 has been one of the world’s most iconic and legendary supercars for over six decades, being introduced in the 1960s, and remaining one of the dominant forces in the luxury performance car world today. However, one of the most exciting eras for the Porsche 911 was the 1970s. The decade itself, and especially its cultural phenomenon of disco, was also one of the most exciting in the past. As the third installment in a series of Heritage Design models that look back on the car’s rich past, Porsche has revealed the new Porsche 911 Spirit 70, a limited-edition 911 that revives the spirit of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s.
Following the Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition and the 911 Sport Classic, only 1,500 examples of the new Porsche 911 Spirit 70 will be made, and it will use the new 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet with rear-wheel drive as its basis, importantly featuring the new GTS’s T-Hybrid powertrain, which makes it the first roadgoing Porsche 911 with a hybrid powertrain, with 532 horsepower and 449 lb/ft of torque.
The car is launched with a new exclusive color, Olive Neo, and features retro-inspired features like Sport Classic wheels, Bronzite accents, and stripe graphics that incorporate elongated “911” lettering. Inside, the design is also full of vintage-inspired charm. While the Heritage Design Edition used corduroy, and the Sport Classic used the iconic Pepita houndstooth fabric, the new Spirit 70 makes use of Pasha, with a warped checkered pattern made of textile and flock yarn for comfort and a sporty feel.
Like many ultra-exclusive limited-edition Porsche models, the new 911 Spirit 70 will be offered with an exclusive watch from Porsche Design. The car is set to arrive at United States Porsche dealerships in late summer with an MSRP matching its exclusivity at $240,000, which excludes $2,250 for delivery, processing, and handling. With only 1,500 examples being made, the new Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is a collector-worthy revival of the disco era.
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