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Hindustan Times
26-04-2025
- Automotive
- Hindustan Times
Porsche 911 Spirit 70 unveiled at Shanghai Auto Show as homage to the '70s era
Porsche Reveals Limited-Run 911 Spirit 70 at Shanghai Auto Show, Inspired by the 1970s The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is a tribute to the 1970s era. Porsche unveiled the 911 Spirit 70, a special-edition convertible that draws heavily from the design language of the 1970s and early 1980s at the 2025 Shanghai Auto Show. Limited to 1,500 units, the Porsche 911 Spirit 70 is part of the carmaker's ongoing Heritage Design strategy which revisits key eras in the brand's history through limited production vehicles. Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Powertrain The 911 Spirit 70 is based on the current 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet but features a new performance hybrid setup. The car is powered by a 3.6-litre boxer engine, integrated with an eTurbo, electric motor in the PDK transmission, and a high-voltage system. Combined, the drivetrain produces 534 bhp and 610 Nm of torque. While the technical package reflects Porsche's latest hybrid development, the car's appearance focuses on revisiting the past. Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Exclusive paint and detailing One of the key visual features of the Spirit 70 is its Olive Neo paintwork—a custom dark green created for this model. Accents in Bronzite, a grey-gold tone, are applied to the front and rear sections and the 'Fuchs'-inspired Sport Classic wheels. The black soft top and matching windscreen frame add visual contrast. At the back of the car, there's Porsche and 911 Spirit 70 badging in a gold metallic finish. Three black silk-gloss stripes run along the bonnet and roof—details inspired by 1970s safety stickers once used to make sports cars more visible at high speeds. The side graphics include Porsche lettering and a black roundel for an optional individual number, referencing Porsche's racing heritage. The Porsche crest on the bonnet is nearly identical to the version from 1963. Additional period-inspired features include gold-coloured badges, 'Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur" branding and a Heritage badge on the rear grille, which nods to the one seen on the Porsche 356. Also Read : Porsche Macan S & GTS discontinued in India, last stocks available with dealers Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Interior and features Inside, the car continues the retro theme with the Pasha fabric pattern in black and Olive Neo. This graphic checkerboard motif was used by Porsche in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In the Spirit 70, the pattern is applied to the seat centres, door inserts, glove compartment and reversible boot mat. An optional interior pack extends the pattern to the dashboard trim and seat backs. The cabin is trimmed in basalt black club leather with matching stitching in Olive Neo. The instrumentation reflects the vintage theme as well: the 12.65-inch display uses white pointers, green digits and a retro-style rev counter layout, referencing early Porsche dashboards. The Sport Chrono stopwatch also follows this colour scheme. Check out Upcoming Cars in India 2024, Best SUVs in India. First Published Date: 26 Apr 2025, 09:15 AM IST
NDTV
25-04-2025
- Automotive
- NDTV
Porsche 911 Spirit 70 Special Edition Pays Tribute To 1970s Styling
Porsche has introduced the 911 Spirit 70, a special version of the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet that honors the 1970s design. Limited to only 1,500 units globally, this model features classic styling combined with modern engineering, giving fans a unique mix of nostalgia and innovation. Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Exterior Design The 911 Spirit 70 has a unique Olive Neo paint job with black details on the windshield frame and soft-top roof. Stripes across the bonnet and roof feature elongated '911' branding, inspired by Porsche's classic decals. The car also has center-locking wheels, painted gold-grey, measuring 20 inches in the front and 21 inches in the back, inspired by the Sport Classic. Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Interior Highlights The cabin features the classic Pasha pattern in black and Olive Neo on the seat center panels and other interior parts. First used by Porsche in the 1970s, this design is made from a mix of textile and flock yarn, giving it a look similar to a checkered flag. Buyers can also choose to have this pattern on the seat backrests and dashboard trim. Also Read: Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Powertrain The 911 Spirit 70 is equipped with Porsche's brand new T-Hybrid powertrain, which pairs a turbocharged 3.6-liter flat-six engine with an electric motor, generating 532 horsepower and 608.45 Nm of torque, sending power to the rear wheels via an eight-speed dual-clutch transmission. Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Price And Availability The 911 Spirit 70 is limited to 1,500 units worldwide, with US deliveries starting in late summer 2025. The starting price is USD 242,250 (Rs 2.06 Crore, approx.), including destination charges. The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 combines classic design with modern performance and technology. With its limited production and unique style, it is likely to become a prized collector's item for Porsche fans around the world.
Forbes
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
Porsche's New Apple Vision Pro App Lets You Design Your Dream 911
Dr. Ing. h.c. F. Porsche Aktiengesellschaft (Porsche AG) Porsche has launched its "911 Spirit 70" app for Apple Vision Pro, marking the luxury automaker's first significant foray into customer-facing spatial computing. The new application, available today on the Vision Pro App Store, allows users to place a virtual Porsche 911 in their physical environment, examine it from all angles, and customize it in real-time. Screen capture from the "911 Spirit 70" app for Apple Vision Pro "With the Porsche 911 Spirit 70 app for the Apple Vision Pro, we want to give our customers and fans a journey back to the 1970s. This decade was characterized by colors, materials, and many Porsche successes that continue to shape our heritage today," says Boris Apenbrink, Director Exclusive Manufaktur Limited Series & Options. "With this app, our customers gain deep insights into the creation process of the iconic designs of the decade and can digitally customize their dream vehicle," adds Lars Krämer, Manager of Innovations at Porsche. 911 Spirit 70 The app's standout feature is real-time customization, allowing users to instantly change exterior colors, wheel designs, interior materials, and trim packages. As modifications are selected, the app provides historical context about each option and its significance in Porsche's design language. Spatial audio enhances the experience, simulating authentic engine sounds and mechanical operations. Color selection in the "911 Spirit 70" app for Apple Vision Pro Seat upholstery selection from the "911 Spirit 70" app for Apple Vision Pro This isn't Porsche's first development with the Apple Vision Pro. Since the launch of the device in Q1 2024, Porsche has been actively exploring the its potential across business units, including exploring the transformation of their media events, investigating enhanced shop floor training with immersive scenarios and providing race engineers with real-time data insights for improved race management. Porsche's media communication experience leveraging the Apple Vision Pro The history of automotive customization is deeply rooted in the craft of coachbuilding. Long before mass production, skilled artisans crafted bespoke carriage bodies for the aristocracy and wealthy merchants. When automobiles began replacing horse-drawn carriages in the early 20th century, coachbuilders like Pininfarina, Zagato, and Karmann pivoted to creating custom bodies for automobile chassis. Circa 1923, Arthur Mulliner's coachbuilding works, Northampton. Workers on the production line at ... More the factory; Mulliner's provided coachwork for Rolls Royce cars. (Photo by National Motor Museum/) These master craftsmen were the original automotive customizers, transforming standard vehicles into personalized expressions of wealth and taste. The relationship between client and coachbuilder was intimate, with extensive consultation and collaboration throughout the design process. As mass production revolutionized the industry, car showrooms evolved from simple garages to grand architectural statements. General Motors' "Art and Colour Section," established in 1927 under Harley Earl, revolutionized how cars were displayed. Elegant showrooms featuring dramatic lighting, rotating platforms, and luxurious surroundings elevated the automobile from mere transportation to aspirational lifestyle statement. Battista Pininfarina, 'Pinin' Farina founded Carrozzeria Pinin Farina in 1930. This company was ... More designed to build special car bodies for a number of select customers. They are associated with some of the most famous sports car designs, including the Ferrari Dino, Alfa Romeo Giulietta Spider, Lancia Flaminia. Pininfarina is particularly associated with Italian cars, and Ferrari in particular, but also produced designs for General Motors, Jaguar, Peugeot and many others. In 1961, at the age of 68, Battista passed the company on to his son, Sergio. (Photo by National Motor Museum/) The digital revolution of the 1990s and 2000s brought online configurators, allowing consumers to experiment with colors and options from home. These tools democratized customization but lacked the tactile experience of traditional showrooms. Automakers experimented with augmented reality apps that projected virtual vehicles onto smartphone screens, but the experience remained limited by small displays. November 2017, A model of a car with a tablet app to change its color via augmented reality. Spatial computing represents the next step in this evolution, attempting to bridge the gap between digital convenience and physical experience. Whether it succeeds may depend on addressing some fundamental challenges. The traditional process of acquiring a vehicle is deeply intertwined with sensory experience. The distinct aroma of premium materials, the reassuring solidity of interior controls, and, most importantly, the dynamic feedback of driving – these are intrinsic elements that contribute significantly to a buyer's connection with a car. These tactile and experiential facets are, by their very nature, resistant to complete digital translation. The nuanced feedback and emotional resonance derived from physical interaction remain a critical component of the evaluation process. More broadly, as luxury brands across various sectors – including fashion houses like Gucci, luggage makers such as Rimowa, jewelers like Bulgari, and automotive manufacturers – experiment with the Apple Vision Pro, spatial computing and XR devices as customer touchpoints, legitimate questions arise concerning the genuine value proposition versus the potential for expensive novelties. Ultimately, while questions of immediate utility versus novelty arise in the context of consumer-facing automotive applications of spatial computing, it's important to acknowledge that this technology has already proven its value as a significant tool in the design world. Across architecture, interior design, and for global design teams collaborating on product development, spatial computing offers tangible benefits in visualization, collaboration, and efficiency. This established utility in the design and creation process provides a crucial context as automotive brands explore its potential as a new customer touchpoint. While Porsche is first among luxury automakers to embrace Apple's platform, the spatial computing landscape is rapidly evolving. Android XR, Google's spatial computing platform, is expected to launch this summer. The platform promises wider accessibility through more affordable hardware options from multiple manufacturers. Samsung's upcoming Project Moohan, a mixed reality headset developed in collaboration with Google and Qualcomm and slated for release later this year, may significantly alter the competitive landscape. With an expected price point of approximately $1,800—roughly half that of Apple Vision Pro—and compatibility with the Android ecosystem, it could be the catalyst to make spatial computing not only accessible but attractive to a broader audience. However, the true value and user adoption will depend on the software developers, in this case, Porsche AG, who create compelling experiences for the device's ecosystem. From coach houses to headsets, automotive retail continues to evolve. Porsche's visionOS app represents an interesting experiment in high-end digital experiences, but whether it signals a fundamental shift or merely an expensive detour remains to be seen. As spatial computing becomes more accessible through competing platforms and devices, its true impact on automotive retail will become clearer. This year promises to be particularly exciting, with highly anticipated showcases like Apple's WWDC 2025 and Google I/O potentially revealing further advancements and strategies in this space, among other developments across the tech landscape. For now, spatial computing stands as another chapter in the ongoing tension between digital convenience and physical experience—a negotiation that has defined automotive retail since the first Model T rolled off the assembly line. Porsche's initiative may prove prescient or premature, but it certainly won't be the last attempt to reimagine how we shop for, customize, and connect with automobiles. The only certainty is that whether through a headset or in a showroom, people's desire to personalize their vehicles—a tradition extending back to the first coachbuilders—will continue driving innovation in automotive retail. View the Apple Vision Pro app here.
The Citizen
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Porsche goes retro in Shanghai with 911 Spirit 70
Porsche has pulled the wraps off its latest retro-styled 911 model at the Shanghai Auto Show – say hello to the 911 Spirit 70 and yes, this groovy statement piece will be coming to South Africa. Looking for a new or used set of wheels? Find it here with CARmag! Being a heritage edition model, this Porsche will be limited to just 1 500 units worldwide and through its bodywork and aesthetic intends on celebrating the flamboyance of the 1970s and early 80s. The drop-top boasts period-correct graphics and heritage-inspired detailing. Underneath it all is a current 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, and it's the third model under the brand's Heritage Design umbrella, following the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (2020) and the 911 Sport Classic (2022). Porsche says these collector's cars aim to evoke emotion and nostalgia, and with this one, they've leaned hard into the style of the Studio 54 era. Related: Road Test Figures: BMW M3 Touring Unlike the 1970s, there is modern firepower under the bonnet with Porsche's new 3.6-litre turbocharged hybrid flat-six, producing 398kW and 610Nm. This comes courtesy of an eTurbo system and an electric motor integrated into the dual-clutch PDK transmission. The party piece is arguably its finishing. This retro special wears a specially developed olive neo green paint, contrasted with bronzite touches on the bumpers, wheels, and front apron. Three matte black racing stripes nod to the visibility decals popular among sports car drivers of the era. Rounding out the look are a black soft top, heritage-inspired decals with Porsche script, a roundel for custom race numbers, and gold-plated badging. Looking closer to the details, the front bears a nearly identical recreation of the original 1963 Porsche crest adorns the bonnet, while the bootlid bears a throwback Heritage badge reminiscent of the one given to high-mileage Porsche 356s in the 1950s. The grooviest additions are on the interior with Porsche's Pasha pattern quilted onto the black and olive neo seats, door panels, and even the inside of the glovebox. It's paired with club leather upholstery and olive stitching to add even further to that nostalgia. A digital instrument cluster mimics classic analogue gauges, complete with green numerals and white needles, while the stopwatch in the Sport Chrono package follows suit. Related: LONG-TERM WRAP-UP: Ford Territory 1.8T Trend AT For those wanting the full retro experience, buyers will receive a bespoke Porsche Design chronograph with matching Pasha detailing. There's even a themed lifestyle collection and an Apple Vision Pro app that lets fans digitally customise their own 911 Spirit 70 and learn more about Porsche's '70s design influences. Orders for the Spirit 70 are open now, with first deliveries expected in Europe from April 2025. South African availability has been confirmed . Porsche 911 Spirit 70 pricing Porsche 911 Spirit 70 – R5 056 000 Pricing includes a three-year/100 000km driveplan. Click here and browse thousands of new and used vehicles with CARmag! The post Porsche Goes Retro in Shanghai With 911 Spirit 70 – Pricing and Spec appeared first on CAR Magazine.
NZ Autocar
24-04-2025
- Automotive
- NZ Autocar
Porsche launches 911 Spirit 70 heritage design model
Porsche is releasing its third limited-edition heritage model, the latest being the 911 Spirit 70. The convertible celebrates the style and spirit of the 1970s and early 1980s. Released at the Shanghai motor show, it is part of Porsche's Heritage Design strategy and is limited to 1500 units. The basis is the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet platform, integrating a performance hybrid system with a 3.6-litre boxer engine, eTurbo, and an electric motor. Total system output is 403kW and 610Nm of torque. The asking price is $NZ525,000, with first deliveries expected in Q4 of this year. Read here about Porsche's Performance Hybrid System. The Spirit 70 features Olive Neo paint, a deep green that reflects vintage Porsche hues, paired with Bronzite accents. Design elements include black silk gloss stripes, historic-style badges, and a Porsche crest from 1963. The 'Lollipop' racing number decals and gold-plated Porsche lettering lend it added motorsport heritage. The cabin is dominated by Pasha fabric, reimagined in black and Olive Neo, creating a checkered flag-inspired design. The textile incorporates flock yarn for a more comfortable finish. The Pasha fabric features on the seats, door panels, glove box, and the boot mat. Club leather in basalt black with Olive Neo stitching rounds out the vintage-modern interior theme. A 12.65-inch digital instrument cluster features retro green digits and white hands, reminiscent of the Porsche 356. A Sport Chrono stopwatch is also a retro design. The Spirit 70 is the third Heritage Design model, following the 911 Targa 4S (1950s–60s style) and 911 Sport Classic (1960s–70s style). Further enhancing the retro experience, Porsche is launching an app for the Apple Vision Pro VR headseat. This allows users to customize their own Spirit 70 on screen. Over 1000 customisation options are available through Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur. Also available for buyers of this car is a Porsche Lifestyle Collection featuring 70s-inspired apparel, accessories, and collectible models, allowing enthusiasts to embrace the era in both style and substance.
