Porsche 911 S/T marks 60th anniversary of the 911
By CARSIFU | 03 August 2023STUTTGART: Porsche is celebrating the 60th anniversary of the 911 with a special edition built for maximum driving enjoyment: in a limited run of 1,963 examples, the Porsche 911 S/T offers lightweight design and a purist driving experience.
For the first time, the high-revving engine from the 911 GT3 RS delivers its power to the road via a manual gearbox and lightweight clutch.
It combines the naturally aspirated, 386 kW (525 PS) 4.0-litre boxer engine from the 911 GT3 RS with a short-ratio manual transmission.
This is complemented by a lightweight construction and a running-gear setup optimised for agility and drivability.
The 911 S/T weighs just 1,380kg (DIN kerb weight, incl. all fluids), making it the lightest model of the 992 generation. The optional Heritage Design Package draws inspiration from the racing version of the 911 S from the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The Porsche 911 S/T is a performance-focused version of the first 911 generation, combining elements of the 911 GT3 RS with the body of the 911 GT3 with Touring Package.
This results in a unique driving experience within the 911 GT portfolio.
The lightweight construction of the car comprised lightweight carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP) for the front bonnet, roof, front wings, doors, roll cage, rear axle anti-roll bar, and shear panel. The car also comes with magnesium wheels, the PCCB system, a lithium-ion starter battery, and lightweight glass.
The 911 S/T achieves a kerb weight of just 1,380kg, making it a further 40kg lighter than a manual 911 GT3 Touring.
The high-revving engine in the 911 S/T delivers even more immediacy in its dynamics, propelling the car to 10kph in just 3.7 seconds and achieving a top speed of 300kph.
The exhilarating driving experience is heightened by the compelling soundscape of the standard lightweight sports exhaust system.
The 911 S/T is the only 911 of the current generation to combine a double-wishbone front-axle design with a multi-link rear axle without rear-axle steering.
The dampers and control systems were tuned accordingly.
The aerodynamics are optimised for the public road rather than the racing track.
The optional Heritage Design Package is available in Shoreblue Metallic and Wheel rim colour Ceramica, with a starting number from 0 to 99 and a decorative foil applied on request.
The interior features cloth seat centres in Classic Cognac with black pinstripes, two-tone semi-aniline leather trim in Black/Classic Cognac leather, a roof lining in perforated Dinamica, and other elements from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.
The Chronograph 1 – 911 S/T is the heart of the chronograph, featuring a titanium case, uncoated and blasted for weight-saving reasons.
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