The Porsche 911 turns 60 this year, and a GT3-powered revival of the hallowed ST nameplate beckons
's naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine - which means it should pack 503bhp and 347lb ft for a 0-62mph time of less than four seconds and a top speed north of 190mph.
Meanwhile, a host of lightweight components including carbonfibre doors and roof panel could make it substantially lighter than the most recent entrant into the 911 Heritage series: the, described as being the lightest of the current 992 generation, is planned to receive the ST model designation last used by the German car maker for a family of ultra-light race cars in 1970.
A launch this year would fit with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur director Boris Apenbrink's goal to maintain the exclusivity of the special-edition line."It will be up to two years before you can expect the next car," he told Autocar at the Targa 4S Heritage Design's reveal. "We don’t want to overdo it. Porsche Exclusive stands for passion and craftsmanship. We want enthusiasts to say: ‘They’ve nailed it – that car has everything that is truly iconic for the ’50s.Official details of the new special edition remain under wraps ahead of its reveal, a date for which has yet to be given.
The launch of the facelifted model in 2024, meanwhile, is set to bring with it the first electrified drivetrain in 911 history.
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