Monterey Car Week 2024: Porsche Unveils 911 Turbo 50 Years anniversary model
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the 911 Turbo, Porsche has unveiled a special edition of its iconic sports car. The 911 Turbo 50 Years combines high performance with exclusive design elements and premium materials.
The design evokes historic 911 Turbo models with both classic and contemporary styling elements. An optional Heritage Design Package further refines the car’s aesthetics. Limited to 1,974 units, the anniversary model pays homage to the year the first 911 Turbo was introduced.
In 1974, the Type 930 Porsche 911 Turbo set new standards, bringing racing technology from the 917/10 and 917/30 cars into a production sports car. The 911 Turbo 50 Years, based on the 2019 911 Turbo S, honors this legacy with modern enhancements. The model features side vinyl graphics inspired by the 1973 Porsche 911 RSR Turbo livery and debuts the exclusive color Turbonite, used on various car parts and as a contrast in the Turbo 50 model logo.
The use of Anthracite Grey on various exterior elements and a badge on the rear engine cover grille with a turbocharger icon and the years 1974–2024 add historical references. The car comes with 911 Turbo S Exclusive Design wheels in Turbonite.
Inside, the 911 Turbo 50 Years pays tribute to early Porsche 911 Turbo models with McKenzie tartan on seat covers and door panels. Turbonite accents differentiate it from the standard 911 Turbo S, including seat belts, controls, decorative stitching, and trim strips. An illuminated Turbo 50 logo appears on the door kick plates and headrests. The left rear seat has a Turbo 50 logo, and an anniversary plaque above the glove compartment features the Turbo 50 logo and the car’s limited-edition number. The interior includes perforated Race-Tex upholstery and a Porsche Design Subsecond clock with a special Turbo 50 design.
Heritage Design Package
The optional 50 Years of Turbo Heritage Design Package adds more exclusive design features, including Aventurine Green Metallic paint or other 911 colors, and a decorative graphic with the 50 years of Turbo logo. The historic Porsche crest from 1964 is used on the front bonnet and wheel caps, with gold Turbo 50 and Porsche logos on the rear. The interior has additional leather features and tartan elements, and the dashboard and seat backrests are covered with the classic pattern. The steering wheel has the historic Porsche crest, and the centre console storage compartment has the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur logo. The instrument cluster and Sport Chrono clock are finished in green.
Performance and Specifications
The 911 Turbo 50 Years is based on the standard 911 Turbo S, with a 3.7-litre boxer engine delivering 641 hp and 800 Nm of torque. The car sprints from zero to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and reaches 200 km/h in 8.9 seconds. It features an 8-speed dual-clutch transmission and active all-wheel drive with Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus. The standard sports exhaust system has black tailpipes, and the car includes a lower Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) sports suspension, a front axle lift system, and LED matrix headlights.
Exclusive Chronograph
Owners of the 911 Turbo 50 Years can also get a special Porsche Design chronograph. Limited to 1,974 units, the watch has a black dial with Turbonite elements and a strap made of black vehicle leather with Turbonite stitching. The winding rotor matches the 911 Turbo 50 wheels, and the limited-edition number on the watch corresponds to the car’s number. A special version of the chronograph is available with the Heritage Design Package.
Availability
The 911 Turbo 50 Years anniversary model will be showcased at the Porsche Museum in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, with deliveries starting later this year.
