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Porsche is synonymous with high- typical GT Silver. Complemented by a
performance driving, with a sound and natural grey, full-leather interior, this
style that are instantly recognisable. The presented lot car is further enhanced with a turbo
Named after its legendary designer front bumper, painted air inlets, and
Ferdinand Porsche, the brand has given celebrates four decades polished 19-inch BBS CH-R wheels that
us icons like the 356, 911, 550 Spyder, of the iconic 911 with replaced the original 18-inch Carrera II
and 917—vehicles that have redefined lightweight wheels. The cabin exudes
automotive passion and performance. In a unique blend of exclusivity with its aluminium-trimmed
late 2003, Porsche celebrated the 40th instrument cluster, a numbered console
anniversary of its iconic 911 model by classic styling and plate, and Alcantara roof liner. The 911
introducing a limited-edition model: the enhanced performance, logo on the door sills and the aluminium
40 Jahre 911 (roughly translating into finish on the dial rings add to the car’s
“40 Fast Years”), with only 1,963 units capturing Porsche’s unique anniversary details.
produced. Unveiled at the Frankfurt
International Auto Show in 2003, legacy of innovation Mechanically, this 40 Jahre 911 features
this special edition quickly became a a naturally aspirated, rear-wheel-drive
collector’s dream. and precision narrow-body Carrera chassis, with
Porsche’s renowned X51 engine package,
The presented car is No. 392 of 1,963, delivering an extra dose of power. The
and stands out with a striking navy blue M030 sport suspension and limited-slip
exterior, departing from the model’s differential work together to give the
