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marzo 21, 2022 - Porsche
One of a kind: the 911 Classic Club Coupe for the Porsche Club of America
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Stuttgart. “No. 001/001” – the badge on the dashboard sums up the rarity of this #porsche model. Guided by the principles of the newly launched #porsche Sonderwunsch programme, the experts at #porscheclassic created a car that is absolutely unique. In just two and a half years, a used 1998 911 Carrera (Type 996) was transformed into the #porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe, spelled the American way without an accent, because the car was made for the #porscheclubofamerica (PCA), the sport car brand’s oldest and largest club.
The vehicle’s special features include its Sport Grey Metallic paintwork, double-dome roof, Fuchs rims and fixed rear spoiler in the ducktail style of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 from 1972. Many of the exterior and interior details are customised with PCA’s signature Club Blue. The centre sections of the sports seats, like the door panels, are made of intricate woven leather in a Pepita houndstooth pattern. Technically – and to some extent visually – the vehicle has also been converted to a second-generation 911 GT3 including the 3.6-litre engine from that model generating 280 kW / 381 PS. The chassis and brakes also come from the GT3 of that generation.
The idea for this unique factory car arose during a meeting between representatives of the #porscheclubofamerica and #alexanderfabig, now Head of Individualisation and Classic at #porsche, and designer #grantlarson of Style #porsche. To keep it secret, the vehicle was known internally as “Project Grey,” a nickname reminiscent of “Project Gold,” the 911 Turbo (Type 993) with an air-cooled engine that #porscheclassic built in 2018 from original parts. However, the main source of inspiration for the 911 Classic Club Coupe was the 911 Sport Classic (Type 997) presented in 2009. With Sport Classic Grey paintwork, a double-dome roof, ducktail and exclusive interior details, this limited series quickly gained cult status and has long been a sought-after collector’s item.
“The Type 996 is unjustly overshadowed by the other 911 ranges. That’s why we were happy to choose it as the basis for demonstrating all the things we can do with #porscheclassic and the recently expanded Sonderwunsch programme of #porsche AG,” says #alexanderfabig, Head of Individualisation and Classic. “In 2009, the 911 Sport Classic, a limited series of 250, had already generated worldwide interest. However, this special model was not sold in the US. With this one-off, we’ve now managed to bring a similarly exciting vehicle concept to the U.S. as well.”
“We wanted to work together to create something unique that would generate enthusiasm,” adds #tomgorsuch, President of the #porscheclubofamerica (PCA). “The fact that the finished #porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe looks so sleek and natural is what’s really incredible about this challenging project.”
Exterior: Double-dome roof and ducktail are the stand-out features.
The #porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe is painted in Sport Grey Metallic, inspired by the Sport Classic Grey of the 911 Sport Classic (Type 997). Twin stripes running across the bonnet, roof and rear spoiler create a particularly dynamic look. These are painstakingly painted in light Sport Grey, while on the 997 they were a foil trim that was darker than the body colour. Two fine lines in Club Blue mark the outline of the stripes. The side trim in the shape of a hockey stick is painted in light Sport Grey and bears the words “Classic Club Coupe” and a line in Club Blue.
The double-dome roof is also a detail with a motorsport connection. Tall racing drivers used to bulge the roofs to make enough headroom for wearing a helmet – the modern roof #design alludes to this. The Style #porsche #design concept 911 Panamericana from 1989, the Carrera GT and the 911 Sport Classic also had a roof shaped like this. Today, the double-dome roof is a classic #design feature of many limited series from #porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and the 911 GT models.
The fixed rear spoiler made of glass-fibre-reinforced plastic takes the shape of the legendary “ducktail” of the 911 RS 2.7 from 1972. The third brake light is built into it. The model designation “Classic Club Coupe” appears in the middle between the tail lights.
The unique car runs on 18-inch forged wheels whose cloverleaf shape immediately identifies them as legendary Fuchs rims. The spokes are painted in High-Gloss Black. Uniquely, the rim base has a #porsche logo and a thin line in Club Blue. The hub covers are adorned with a coloured #porsche crest. The brake callipers are painted Black and also have a #porsche logo in Club Blue.
The mirror attachment piece is painted in High-Gloss Black. Both wings have inlaid “Classic Series” badges.
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