The Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years anniversary model, based on the 911 Turbo S introduced in 2019, gets side vinyl graphics which are a nod to the historic livery of the Porsche 911 RSR Turbo (a frontrunner to the 911 Turbo) which was presented to the world in 1973. This is set atop the Porsche Turbo exclusive color, Turbonite which 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’s also used as a contrasting element 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 Another historical reference is the use of Anthracite Grey on the rear wing blade, rear apron, mirror base, and air intake trims.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 911 Turbo 50 Years comes with the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Design wheels in Turbonite as standard.

Inside, the Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years pays tribute to early 911 Turbo models with its McKenzie tartan that adorns the center 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 seat belts, 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, meanwhile, is found on the door kick plates which are finished in black brushed aluminum. The logo is embroidered into the headrests of the Adaptive Sports Seats Plus. There’s also a Turbo 50 logo on the back of the left rear seat. Above the glove compartment is an anniversary plaque in aluminum, which bears both the Turbo 50 logo and the individual limited-edition number of the sports car. 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 adorns the dashboard.

Opting for the optionally available 50 Years of Turbo Heritage Design Package adds the Aventurine Green Metallic paintwork. If green isn’t to your liking, standard 911 colors and even Paint to Sample is available. One component of the Heritage Design Package is a decorative graphic in White (satin finish) consisting of three 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 the graphic elements. The historic Porsche crest from 1964 is used on the hood as well as on the center caps of the Sport Classic wheels, painted in Brilliant Silver and White (satin finish). The Turbo 50 and Porsche logos on the rear are in Gold.

In the interior, additional leather features and additional tartan design elements round off the anniversary model. The dashboard trim, glove box and seat backrest inlays are covered with the classic pattern. The historic Porsche crest is mounted on the steering wheel, while the center console storage compartment bears the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur logo embossed in the leather. The dials in the instrument cluster and the Sport Chrono clock in the Heritage Design Package are finished in green.

Mechanically, the 911 Turbo 50 Years retains the same 3.7-liter boxer engine with variable turbo geometry for its twin turbos. It delivers 650 horsepower and 800 Nm of torque giving this a 0-100 km/h of just 2.7 seconds and a 0-200 km/h time of just 8.9 seconds. Power is transmitted to the wheels by the 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) and the active all-wheel-drive Porsche Traction Management (PTM) with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV 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 millimeter-lower Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) 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. The brake calipers of the standard PCCB brake system feature a black finish.

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