The 19-inch Sport Classic wheels come with the largest wheel dimensions on all 911 models (with the exception of the GT cars) and run on 305/30 ZR 19 tires at the rear. A wheel set for retrofitting these special wheels on selected, regular versions of the 911 is in preparation and the tire pressure control system, again featured as standard, rounds off the suspension of the 911 Sport Classic.
Exclusive materials and features within the interior
The specially-designed, top-quality interior of the 911 Sport Classic sets new standards in its quality of finish, flair and appearance. Two new materials never before used by Porsche accentuate this particular touch of class and quality - woven leather and a special carpet material in new design. The former is a special material woven out of smooth strips of leather and yarn strengthened by a lining at the bottom. It is used on the centre-pieces of the newly-designed adaptive sports seats with light-grey piping and in the door linings.
The dashboard, together with all inserts and additional components, is finished in natural leather in a special Espresso Nature color. This refinement then continues to the very last detail, with even the air vent louvers finished elaborately by hand in ultra-thin leather reflecting that particular style characteristic of Porsche Exclusive. The instrument cluster specially designed for the new model is integrated perfectly into the dashboard, together with its surrounds in aluminum-look. The instrument dials themselves come in black and boast the design of the exterior trim strips together with a `911 Sport Classic' model designation.
The lower section of the instrument panel is likewise finished in leather and comes with a special motif near the glove compartment cover bearing the number of each individual model within the series limited to just 250 cars. The same number is then repeated on the chrome-plated, illuminated door sill trim covers. Great attention to detail is also borne out by the leather around the ignition key barrel, the matching folder for the car keys and the natural leather folder for the owner's manual.
The three-spoke steering wheel with its hand-sewn criss-cross seams in contrasting color is yet another highly individual feature on the 911 Sport Classic, as are the gearshift and handbrake levers made of aluminum with the gearshift pattern shown in a special color matching the interior and the name `Porsche' presented in ceramic.Additional color highlights are provided by the silver-grey seat belts which, like the roof lining finished in light-grey alcantara, are matched perfectly to the exterior color of the car. The wide range of interior features all provided as standard is underlined in terms of acoustics by the BOSE Surround Sound System, developed especially for Porsche and perfectly tailored to the acoustic conditions within the 911. A total of 13 loudspeakers including an active subwoofer and centre speaker - as well as a seven-channel digital amplifier - ensure a truly impressive experience in sound. When playing music from audio or video DVDs, this 385 W system offers the full sound spectrum of digital 5.1 recordings.
The 911 Sport Classic will go on sale in the UK and Ireland from January 2010, priced from 140,049. Fitted to every 911 Sport Classic is a Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), a sophisticated vehicle security package approved to Thatcham Category 5 standard, and customers will also be able to explore the potential of their new car by participating in a complimentary course at the new Porsche Driving Experience Centre, Silverstone.