The 911 Carrera GTS Le Mans Centenaire Edition is inspired by two winning cars: the Porsche 356 SL and the 911 GT1 '98. By reinterpreting their design elements, the result is a modern sports car for the “gentleman driver”. The edition model is available exclusively on the French market.
"We are really proud to present this model today,” says Marc Meurer, Managing Director of Porsche France. “The 911 Carrera GTS Le Mans Centenaire Edition is the fruit of the expertise and shared passion of our teams at Porsche France, Style Porsche and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur."
911 Carrera GTS Le Mans Centenaire Edition
An important partner for the realisation of this special edition was also the Automobile Club de l'Ouest (ACO). “The history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is intimately linked with that of Porsche. A prestigious brand that is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. This market edition is a fantastic tribute to the greatest endurance race in the world," says Pierre Fillon, President of the ACO. “We would like to thank Porsche for its commitment to endurance racing and for continuing to give car enthusiasts something to dream about.”
911 Carrera GTS Le Mans Centenaire Edition
The special edition is based on the 911 Carrera GTS. The 353 kW (480 PS) turbocharged six-cylinder boxer engine in combination with the standard performance chassis offers typical Porsche performance. Customers can choose between a 7-speed manual transmission and an 8-speed PDK transmission.
The 911 Carrera GTS Le Mans Centenaire Edition is already available to order at a price of €237,819 ($259,670), but only if you live in France. This represents a significant premium of €79,104 ($86,407) compared to the standard Carrera GTS which is listed for €158,715 ($173,297) in the same market. The difference is justified by the generous kit and the limited production run of 72 units. The latter is a tribute to Porsche’s 72 years of continuous presence in the fabled race during which it gathered 19 overall wins and 110 class wins.
Source: Porsche
