To mark the 50th anniversary of its legendary 911, Porsche will introduce a special limited-edition model based on the 911 Carrera S at the Frankfurt Motor Show. The German manufacturer will also unveil the 918 Spyder, its new supercar with over 880hp.
This year, the 911 will be more present than ever on Porsche's stand in Frankfurt, at the very same motor show where it was first introduced in 1963. The manufacturer will showcase a new limited edition 911, one of only 1,963 that will be produced and sold this fall for just over €120,000 in Europe, or around $125,000 in the US.
The 911 50th Anniversary Edition, which is based on the 911 Carrera S, is equipped with a 400hp motor and all of the German brand's technical know-how: a robotized dual-clutch transmission (Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe or PDK), Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), Porsche Dynamic Lighting System (PDLS) and special 20-inch wheels.
The interior features design elements paying homage to the very first 911 models, including dashboard instruments with green labeling and white needles, as well as leather seats with a tartan pattern resembling the fabric used by Porsche in the 1960s.
In terms of performance, Porsche is advertising acceleration from 0 to 100km/h in just 4.5s (4.3s with the robotized dual-clutch transmission) for a top speed of 300km/h. The special edition model will have a combined-cycle fuel consumption of 9.5L/100km for CO2 emissions of 224g/km.
World premiere for the 318 Spyder
The Stuttgart-based manufacturer also plans to make waves in Frankfurt with its 918 Spyder, a hybrid supercar designed to rival models such as the LaFerrari or the McLaren P1. The plug-in hybrid offers a total power of 880hp and an average fuel consumption of just 3L/100km.
The 918 Spyder combines a 4.6L V8 engine with 608hp and two electric motors with 116 and 156hp. Drivers can choose between three driving modes: "Race" (for optimal performance), "Sport" and "E-Mode" (for reduced fuel consumption). In terms of performance, Porsche is promising 0 to 100km/h acceleration in under 3s, or in 7s in the all-electric mode.
A hybrid version of the Panamera
The brand's first plug-in hybrid, which has just begun making its way to dealerships, will also be among the models showcased in Frankfurt. The Panamera S E-Hybrid's average fuel consumption is announced at just 3.1L/100km on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC), with CO2 emissions of 71g/km.
Presented earlier this year in Shanghai, the model has a total power of 416hp, including 95hp from its electric motor. The model is capable of accelerating from 0 to 100km/h in 5.5 seconds and of reaching a top speed of 270km/h. The new Panamera S E-Hybrid is currently available in Europe from €112,309 and in the US from $99,000.
The 65th Frankfurt Motor Show takes place September 12 to 22.
