A retro masterpiece unveiled at the Shanghai Auto Show

HARKING back to the 1970s, Porsche has unveiled a retro-styled 911 called the 911 Spirit 70 at the Shanghai Auto Show and according to Porsche, a lucky few will be able to own one locally.

- WILLEM VAN DE PUTTE

It is the third Heritage Design model following the first 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition in 2020, in the style of the 1950s and early 1960s and the 911 Sport Classic that revived the style of the 1960s and early 1970s.

It will have a limited run of 1 500 units.

Engine

The 911 Spirit 70 is based on the current 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet with Porsche's new 3.6-litre turbocharged hybrid flat-six engine with an eTurbo system and an electric motor integrated into the dual-clutch PDK transmission producing 398kW and 610Nm.

Exterior

The designers and paint experts at Porsche created “Olive Neo” exclusively for the Spirit 70.