Everything about the widebody Porsche 911 Sport Classic is an ode to models from the past. With 405 kW and a manual transmission powering the rear wheels exclusively, it is also set to be a true driver’s car for the fortunate 1,250 buyers of the latest Stuttgart creation. 
It’s tough to find a place to start with the latest Porsche 911 Sport Classic. So much has changed yet it still looks undeniably like the exemplary 911 Turbo S on which it is based. Aside from the retro inspired livery, door mounted number and racing stripes, the exterior has had some extensive work done to it.
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A ducktail spoiler, inspired by the 70’s 911 Carrera RS, adds to this classicism while the fenders required re-tooling to accommodate the smooth surface it beholds, devoid of air vents. This widebody design will be exclusive to the 1,250 units built by Porsche for the 911 Sport Classic. The bonnet and roof both make use of carbon fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) to keep weight down while the fixed front lip spoiler and black LED-Matrix headlights won’t be found on any other models in Porsche’s portfolio.
On all four corners are the iconic Fuchs wheels, which have become a mainstay with classic Porsche’s from yesteryear. In the latest iteration, the 911 Sport Classic gets a 20-inch set up front while the rear sits on 21-inch with some thick rubber lining them.
This is because power from the 3.7-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six engine, borrowed and detuned from the 911 Turbo S, powers the rear wheels exclusively. That makes it the most powerful manual 911 yet since the 911 Sport Classic does away with paddle shifters in favour of a third pedal and centrally mounted gear lever with 7-forward cogs. 
The rest of the cabin around the shifter is familiar but has undergone some mild changes. Semi-aniline leather material has been used for the first time since the 918 Spyder where it has been combined with cloth on four of its seats. Wood trim and an analog tachometer are other signifiers that evoke nostalgia from the models on which it draws its inspiration and heritage. 
Porsche has stated that 1,250 are planned for global production and will be available in dealerships as soon as the end of the year. Buyers will have their choice of four colours including Black, Agate Grey Metallic, Gentian Blue Metallic, or Sport Grey Metallic. The latter of which will be another exclusive for the 911 Sport Classic.
