Porsche is launching a new special edition of the 911 GTS Cabriolet: it pays homage to the “America” series of yesteryear, which celebrate their 70th anniversary this year.
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The German manufacturer perpetuates a tradition that began in 1952 with the Porsche 356 America Roadster: an open-top sports car intended for enthusiasts of the American way of life. This year, on the occasion of the Porsche Parade event held in Pennsylvania, the German manufacturer celebrates the 70th anniversary of the model with the launch of the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America.
The model emphasizes driving pleasure: in addition to its convertible silhouette, it is only offered in a seven-speed manual transmission, and only in rear-wheel drive.
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America: sporty mechanics
Under the hood, the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America features a 3.0-liter flat-six engine with twin turbochargers. The whole develops a power of 480 horsepower for 570 Nm of torque.
As standard, there is the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) Sport system, which lowers the ride height by 10 mm, not to mention the sports exhaust and the Sport Chrono package. As an option, customers will also be able to tick the steering rear wheels, as well as Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB).
Peak de performance.
On the occasion of the famous hill climb, Pikes Peak, the pilot David Donner will take the wheel of a 911 Turbo S optioned with the Sports Pack of lightened design and with a unique livery, specially designed for the event taking place this sunday. pic.twitter.com/kjl0zUlhWA— Porsche France (@Porsche_France) June 20, 2022
Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America: an exclusive interior
Disc brakes are 408mm at the front, with six-piston aluminum fixed calipers, and 380mm at the rear, with four-piston aluminum fixed calipers, all painted black.
On board, we find as standard a black leather interior with gray and red stitching, red seat belts, a central armrest signed “America”, as well as instrumentation and tachometer dials in white, not to mention wheel covers. specific illuminated door sills.
Digital illustrator Sandra Schumacher’s #InspiredByArtwork combines hand-drawn simplicity with vibrant color that is as playful and energetic as the cars themselves. See more: https://t.co/7BOBRCcd8R pic.twitter.com/NLNSYeYFBO
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Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America: a livery signed Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
To emphasize the exclusivity of the model, we find on the outside a specific “Azure Blue 356” blue tint, inspired by that of the 1953 Porsche 356 America Roadster, and contrasting with two-tone white and gray rims. The set is completed by red edging, which can be found on the rims as well as the model’s signature on the lower part of the sides.
The Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America will be launched at the end of 2022, at prices to be announced later.
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