The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 pays tribute to well… the 70s era

Porsche has revealed the 911 Spirit 70, the third installment in its Heritage Design series. Based on the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, this limited-edition model pays tribute to the 1970s with retro-inspired styling and advanced hybrid technology. It will be available in Europe starting April 2025, with other markets to follow.

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Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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The 911 Spirit 70 combines Porsche’s heritage with modern performance. Powered by a newly developed 3.6-litre boxer engine, integrated with a performance hybrid system, it delivers 541 horsepower and 610 Nm of torque. The hybrid setup includes an eTurbo, a high-voltage system, and an electric motor integrated into the new PDK transmission.

Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Michael Mauer, Vice President Style Porsche, described the car as a visual link to the brand’s history. “These vehicles go one step further,” he said, “reinterpreting historical design elements in a modern sports car.”

Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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The Spirit 70 follows the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (2020) and the 911 Sport Classic (2022). Both earlier models revived the aesthetics of the 1950s through the early 1970s and were well-received by collectors. Alexander Fabig, Vice President Individualisation and Classic, said, “The first two models generated great enthusiasm. We are proud to present the third, highly exclusive model.”

Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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The 911 Spirit 70 features a distinctive Olive Neo exterior color, paired with Bronzite accents on the lower body, wheels, and trim. The black soft top and windscreen frame complete its classic look. Decorative black silk gloss stripes run across the bonnet, referencing high-speed visibility aids used in the 1970s.

Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Historic design elements are also visible in the Porsche crest, nearly identical to the 1963 original, and gold-colored Porsche badges and lettering. A Heritage badge on the boot lid nods to the classic Porsche 356.

Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Inside, the model features a unique Pasha fabric pattern in black and Olive Neo, inspired by racing heritage. This textile is used on the seat centers, door panels, and glove compartment. Optional Pasha inlays on seat backs and dashboard trim are also available. The basalt black club leather trim with olive stitching is standard.

Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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The digital 12.65-inch instrument cluster uses white pointers and green numerals, mimicking earlier Porsche gauges. A matching Sport Chrono stopwatch also features white hands and green digits.

Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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In keeping with the model’s exclusivity, Porsche Design has created a matching chronograph with visual cues from the car, including a dial with the Pasha pattern. Buyers also have access to a Porsche Lifestyle Collection, offering clothing, accessories, and model cars styled after the 911 Spirit 70.

Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Porsche plans to expand its Exclusive Manufaktur customization division, which offers over 1,000 personalization options. Demand has grown steadily, doubling optioned vehicle sales over the past five years.

Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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Coinciding with the launch, Porsche will release a free app for the Apple Vision Pro, allowing users to explore 1970s design and build their own 911 Spirit 70 in augmented reality.

Porsche 911 Spirit 70

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The Porsche 911 Spirit 70 signifies the brand’s willingness to increase bespoke specifications for customers, which is good news as Porsche has had increase in demand for clients demanding customization.

 

Carlos Miguel Divino
Carlos Miguel Divino

Carlos has lived and breathed cars his entire life. His abundant wealth of knowledge, extensive seat time on the world's best driving roads, and unsatiable curiosity for anything with wheels all mesh together to produce works of passion. IG: @cmdrives.ph Email: [email protected]

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