Porsche is giving some fan service. The 911 Sport Classic, pictured above, is a look back to simpler times, featuring a straightforward drivetrain and high-quality execution. After three years of development by Porsche Exclusive, the automaker's personalization wing, the Sport Classic coupe will debut next to the 2010 911 Turbo, GT3 RS and GT3 Cup race car at the Frankfurt Motor Show.
Unique to the Sport Classic are a double-dome roof, lower fascia and lip, and a fixed ducktail spoiler. Though based on the Carrera S, the Sport Classic uses the wider 4S body. Underneath the fenders are black 19-in. wheels. The interior gets the bespoke treatment, too, with the adaptive sports seats wearing woven leather and a light grey trim. Custom trim highlights the dashboard, which boasts Espresso Nature natural leather.
Porsche's venerable 3.8L flat-six provides propulsion with 408-hp, which is a 23-hp improvement over stock, thanks to a new intake manifold. The engine connects to a six-speed manual -- the only choice. (What, did you think they had dual-clutch gearboxes in 1972?) Ceramic brakes are standard, as is the sports suspension and a mechanical limited-slip differential.
Like it? Too bad. It's not available in North America. World sales begin in January. Each of the 250 examples carry an MSRP of €169,300 ($240,760).
Thanks to: Motor Trend