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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
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.
Yahoo
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Yahoo
This New Porsche 911 Is a Limited-Edition Ode to the Disco Era
Add Porsche to the list of German marques taking time to remember the past this spring. The sports car maker unveiled a new 911 special edition called the Spirit 70 at this year's Shanghai Auto Show. The exclusive build is a celebration of the disco era, right down to the checkered pattern on the interior upholstery. More from Robb Report Dries Van Noten Just Opened a New Boutique in N.Y.C.-Here's a Look Inside Inside an $8 Million Condo on the 29th Floor of New York City's Iconic Woolworth Building An 111-Acre Equestrian Estate in Ireland Is Listed for $9 Million The variant is the handwork of the brand's Exclusive Manufaktur custom division and debuts as one of the most visually distinctive 911s of the 992.2 generation. Designed to embody the essence of the 1970s and early '80s, the convertible is finished in a head-turning coat of Olive Neo green and features an all-black windscreen frame and soft-top roof. It also wears a crest nearly identical to the one on the 911 when it made its debut in 1963, gold badging, and an optional decal package that includes a trio of stripes for the hood and No. 70 racing gumballs for the doors. Rounding things out is a staggered set—20 inches up front, 21 inches in the back—grey Sport Classic 'Fuchs' wheels with gold accents. The interior of the convertible has also been given the retro treatment. The cabin, which features the inverse of the exterior color scheme, may be configured the same way as any other current-gen 911 convertible, but the decoration is entirely unique. That's because Porsche has chosen to use upholstery inserts that feature the brand's beloved checkered Pasha pattern on the seats and door panels, as well as inside the glove compartment. The 911 Spirit 70 is based on the current Carrera GTS Cabriolet, which means it utilizes a hybrid powertrain. The setup pairs a 3.6-liter flat-six boxer engine with an electric motor, which combine to produce 532 hp and 4449 ft lbs of torque. All that power is sent to the rear axle via a seven-speed PDK gearbox and is enough to push the car from zero to 60 mph in 3.1 seconds and to a top speed of 194 mph. Looking to add some nostalgic flair to your car collection? You may want to reach out to Porsche soon about the 911 Spirit 70. The automaker plans to build just 1,500 examples of the special edition worldwide. Pricing for the vehicle will start at $242,250 in the U.S.. . Best of Robb Report The 2024 Chevy C8 Corvette: Everything We Know About the Powerful Mid-Engine Beast The World's Best Superyacht Shipyards The ABCs of Chartering a Yacht Click here to read the full article.
The Citizen
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- The Citizen
Porsche 911's 70th celebrated with South Africa-bound Spirit 70
Based on the 911 GTS, the Spirit 70 will only be available as a cabriolet and in limited numbers. Based on the 911 GTS, the Spirit 70 celebrates seven decades of the 911. Image: Porsche With the official commencing of the Shanghai International Motor Show today (23 April), Porsche used the Chinese showpiece to unveil a commemorative edition of the 911 South Africa will be receiving in limited numbers later this year. Based on the 911 GTS Cabriolet, the Spirit 70 pays tribute to seven decades of the 911, and is the work of Stuttgart's Heritage Design division with production capped at 1 500 units worldwide. No extra grunt A departure from previous special editions often based on the coupe and the cabriolet, the Spirit 70 will exclusively feature the soft-top and derive motivation from the mild-hybrid T-Hybrid powertrain that debuted with the facelift 992.2 in May last year. ALSO READ: First time hybrid Porsche 911 officially revealed and priced As such, the combination of the brand-new 3.6-litre turbocharged flat-six engine and a 1.9-kWh battery pack that drives a 40kW/150Nm electric motor produces an unchanged 398kW/610Nm. Sending the amount of twist to all four wheels is the eight-speed PDK gearbox, which also houses the electric motor. Special touches outside Focusing mostly, therefore, on aesthetics, the Spirit 70's exterior differences from the GTS consists of 20-inch at the front and 21-inch at the rear grey-and-gold Sport Classic alloy wheels, gloss black stripes down the bonnet merging into a 911 decal, a gold 911 Spirit 70 badge on the engine cover, and gold Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur badges on the front wings. In total, only 1 500 units will be made globally. Image: Porsche On top of this, the engine grille cover gets a gloss black finish plus the Porsche Heritage logo, while a gloss black roundel with number 70 can be had on the doors, or deleted at the request of the buyer. One of the unique touches is the gold 911 Spirit 70 logo on the engine cover. Image: Porsche Completing the exterior is a black window frame to go with the black cloth roof, gold Porsche lettering with a galvanised plated surface, and a model bespoke body colour called Olive Neo. Inside Dynamically unchanged from the GTS, the Spirit 70's interior changes involve a new seat fabric made from textiles and finished in a black/olive neo colour called Pasha. Interior has been decked-out in a colour called Pasha. Image: Porsche. Set in a tartan pattern, the hue carries over to backrests of the front seats and, as an option, to the dashboard. Pasha inserts continue on the seats. Image: Porsche A gold 911 badge on the passenger's side, Pasha stitch work, embroidery badging on the centre console glovebox and the Sports Chrono package rounds the cabin off. Price On-sale soon, Porsche South Africa has secured an undisclosed number of Spirit 70s priced from R5 056 000, which includes a three-year/100 000 km maintenance plan as well as a matching chronograph resplendent with a Pasha pattern on the inner dial. NOW READ: Back-to-basics Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe just pure bliss
Forbes
23-04-2025
- Automotive
- Forbes
First Look: Porsche Goes Full Disco Glam With 911 Spirit 70
Porsche reaches to the Disco 1970s for inspiration with its third Heritage Design special edition, ... More this one based on the 911 Carrera GTS cabrio. The Spirit 70 follows the previous 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition and the 911 Sport Classic. Porsche reaches to the Disco 1970s for inspiration with its third Heritage Design special edition, this one based on the 911 Carrera GTS cabrio. The Spirit 70 follows the previous 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition and the 911 Sport Classic. Inside, Porsche drew on its own funky Seventies design, reinventing the Pasha pattern that was made ... More famous in cars like the early 928s. Spirit 70 wears black and Olive Neo Pasha pattern fabric. Rather than the velour used in past Pasha interiors, Spirit 70 upholstery the seats is a combination of textile and flock yarn. Spirit 70 shares the same standard equipment as the new 911 GTS models, including the high-voltage system, eTurbo, electric motor and 3.6-liter flat-six engine that has a total system output of 532 horsepower and 449 lb.-ft. of torque. Spirit 70 has rear-wheel drive. Spirit 70's hood wears a version of the Porsche crest nearly identical to the badging used in 1963. All 1500 editions will wear an appropriately funky shade of green, Olive Neo. Matte black racing stripes run along the body's centerline. The contrasting stripes are on the cabriolet top. Side graphics with Porsche lettering and a Lollipop in satin black with an individual start number ... More are a hat tip to Porsche's motorsport heritage. Customers who prefer not to have the decals may also specify their vehicle without those elements. Side graphics with Porsche lettering and a Lollipop in satin black with an individual start number are a hat tip to Porsche's motorsport heritage. Customers who prefer not to have the decals may also specify their vehicle without those elements. Both the cabriolet top and windshield frame are finished in black. The contrasting stripes are on ... More the cabriolet top. Spirit 70's hood wears a version of the Porsche crest nearly identical to the badging used in 1963. Center-locking wheels are finished in Bronzite. Wheels are staggered in size, measuring 20 inches up ... More front and 21 inches at the rear. Center-locking wheels are finished in Bronzite. Wheels are staggered in size, measuring 20 inches up front and 21 inches at the rear. Both the cabriolet top and windshield frame are finished in black. To better capture the glitzy glam of the Disco era, yes, Spirit 70 wears gold-plated trim pieces. ... More Front fenders wear gold-plated 'Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur' badges, and the Porsche lettering across the rear deck is also gold-plated. To better capture the glitzy glam of the Disco era, yes, Spirit 70 wears gold-plated trim pieces. Front fenders wear gold-plated 'Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur' badges, and the Porsche lettering across the rear deck is also gold-plated. For those who just can't get enough Pasha, the decorative inlays on the seat backrests and dashboard ... More trim are also available in Pasha as no- cost options. Inside, Porsche drew on its own funky Seventies design, reinventing the Pasha pattern that was made famous in cars like the early 928s. Pasha was available from 1978 to 1984. Spirit 70 wears black and Olive Neo Pasha pattern fabric. Rather than the velour used in past Pasha interiors, Spirit 70 upholstery the seats is a combination of textile and flock yarn. And, the younglings can come along, safe and secure, in child safety seats finished in the same ... More Pasha fabric. Rearward-facing seats for the littlest ones, forward-facing boosters for older kids. And, the younglings can come along, safe and secure, in child safety seats finished in the same Pasha fabric. Rearward-facing seats for the littlest ones, forward-facing boosters for older kids. For those who just can't get enough Pasha, dashboard trim is also available in Pasha as a no-cost ... More option. Eighteen-way adjustable seats, door panel inserts and even the inside of the glove compartment is swathed in Pasha. White pointers and green digits also characterize the special version of the Sport Chrono stopwatch. For those who just can't get enough Pasha, the decorative inlays on the seat backrests and dashboard trim are also available in Pasha as no- cost options. A reversible front trunk mat in Pasha is also included in the list of standard equipment. One wonders if the All Pasha All the Time Spirit 70 will do best at a Gooding auction in 10 or 15 years. A reversible front trunk mat in Pasha is also included in the list of standard equipment. Aside from the Pasha accents, the car features a leather interior upholstered in Basalt Black Club leather with deviated stitching in Olive Neo. Spirit 70's 12.65-inch display has white pointers and scale lines in analog format, along with green ... More digits are clearly inspired by the simple gauges of 1960s an '70s 911s. White pointers and green digits also characterize the special version of the Sport Chrono stopwatch. No matter the vintage inspiration, the display is fully digital. Spirit 70's 12.65-inch display has white pointers and scale lines in analog format, along with green digits are clearly inspired by the simple gauges of 1960s an '70s 911s. White pointers and green digits also characterize the special version of the Sport Chrono stopwatch. No matter the vintage inspiration, the display is fully digital. Aside from the Pasha accents, the car features a leather interior upholstered in Basalt Black Club ... More leather with deviated stitching in Olive Neo. Porsche Design has created a high-quality chronograph which is available exclusively for Spirit 70 buyers. With numerous details, it is visually reminiscent of the 911 Spirit 70. For example, the shiny black Pasha pattern on the dial is inspired by the seat centers of its motorized role model. Here again, thinking about the future, either keep the watch as a remembrance, or include it as part of the auction lot at Pebble Beach 2040. Original Pasha in a 928. The 911 Spirit 70 should arrive in U.S. Porsche Centers in late summer 2025 with an MSRP of $240,000 excluding $2,250 for delivery, processing and handling. The 911 Spirit 70 should arrive in U.S. Porsche Centers in late summer 2025 with an MSRP of $240,000 ... More excluding $2,250 for delivery, processing and handling.
