This new 70s-inspired Porsche 911 costs R5 million in South Africa – Photos

Porsche today unveiled the new 911 Spirit 70 with a design inspired by the flamboyance and eccentricities of the 1970s and early 80s.

The flashy new two-door is limited to 1,500 units worldwide with the first models earmarked to reach European customers before the end of April, with other markets to follow thereafter.

In South Africa the new Spirit 70 retails from a cool R5,056,000 which includes a 3-year/100,000km Driveplan, and it’s available to order immediately.

Spirit of the 70s

The new 911 Spirit 70 is the third 911 model in the manufacturer’s Heritage Design series.

In creating the four-wheeled spectacle, the designers crafted an all-new exterior colour they coined Olive Neo, which joins the manufacturer’s existing palette of over 1,000 options.

The rich, deep green hue is complemented by Bronzite accents which adorns the front section, lower rear section, and the Sport Classic wheels.

The soft top is black, as is the windscreen frame, to emphasise the unique visual presence of the 911 Spirit 70.

Three decorative stripes in black silk gloss run across the bonnet of the new Spirit 70 and continue tone-on-tone on the fabric roof.

“This detail is reminiscent of the safety stickers from the 1970s,” said Porsche

“Back then, sports drivers applied longitudinal stripes to the bodies of their fast cars so that the sports cars were easier to see in the rear-view mirror at high speeds on the motorway or racetrack.”

Another nod to the brand’s sporting tradition are the side decorative graphics with Porsche lettering and round number fields in black silk gloss.

In the centre of the Spirit 70’s bonnet you’ll find a Porsche crest that is almost identical to the historic crest from 1963.

In addition, there are gold-coloured Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur badges on the front wings, and the Porsche Heritage badge situated on the boot-lid grille takes inspiration from the badge on the legendary Porsche 356.

Other unusual details include the gold-coloured Porsche lettering and the model designation at the rear which feature galvanised gold-plated surfaces.

Moving into the cabin, the highlight of the Spirit 70’s passenger cell are undoubtedly the iconic Pasha fabric pattern seats in black/olive neo.

“The graphic design of the fabric is reminiscent of a moving chequered flag,” said Porsche.

“Different sized, cleverly arranged rectangles create a kind of movement in the pattern.”

The centre panels of the 18-way sports seats Plus, the door mirrors, and even the inside of the glove compartment are covered in the unconventional pattern.

Furthermore, instead of the usual jacquard velour upholstery, Porsche created a textile with flock yarns that gives off an even sportier character, an improved feel, and more comfort.

Black leather trims and olive neo contrasting needlework are also included.

The 12.65-inch driver’s display then boast white pointers and scale lines in analogue format.

The green digits are akin to that of the Porsche 356 and the model lettering is elegantly integrated into the fully digital rev counter.

White hands and green numerals also characterise the special version of the Sport Chrono stopwatch.

As with Porsche’s other Heritage Design offerings, the Spirit 70 is accompanied by a bespoke chronograph wristwatch that sports design hallmarks taken from the car such as a Pasha-pattern dial.

Based on the current 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, the Spirit 70 is equipped with Porsche’s all-new hybrid powertrain.

The system incorporates a newly developed 3.6-litre boxer engine in combination with an e-Turbo and electric motor integrated into the eight-speed automatic transmission.

This setup achieves a healthy output of 398kW and 610Nm, allowing the convertible to sprint to 100km/h in 3.1 seconds on its way to a top speed of 312km/h.

Porsche 911 Spirit 70