Porsche goes retro in Shanghai with 911 Spirit 70

Porsche has pulled the wraps off its latest retro-styled 911 model at the Shanghai Auto Show – say hello to the 911 Spirit 70 and yes, this groovy statement piece will be coming to South Africa.

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Being a heritage edition model, this Porsche will be limited to just 1 500 units worldwide and through its bodywork and aesthetic intends on celebrating the flamboyance of the 1970s and early 80s. The drop-top boasts period-correct graphics and heritage-inspired detailing. Underneath it all is a current 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, and it’s the third model under the brand’s Heritage Design umbrella, following the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (2020) and the 911 Sport Classic (2022). Porsche says these collector’s cars aim to evoke emotion and nostalgia, and with this one, they’ve leaned hard into the style of the Studio 54 era.

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Unlike the 1970s, there is modern firepower under the bonnet with Porsche’s new 3.6-litre turbocharged hybrid flat-six, producing 398kW and 610Nm. This comes courtesy of an eTurbo system and an electric motor integrated into the dual-clutch PDK transmission.

The party piece is arguably its finishing. This retro special wears a specially developed olive neo green paint, contrasted with bronzite touches on the bumpers, wheels, and front apron. Three matte black racing stripes nod to the visibility decals popular among sports car drivers of the era. Rounding out the look are a black soft top, heritage-inspired decals with Porsche script, a roundel for custom race numbers, and gold-plated badging. Looking closer to the details, the front bears a nearly identical recreation of the original 1963 Porsche crest adorns the bonnet, while the bootlid bears a throwback Heritage badge reminiscent of the one given to high-mileage Porsche 356s in the 1950s.

The grooviest additions are on the interior with Porsche’s Pasha pattern quilted onto the black and olive neo seats, door panels, and even the inside of the glovebox. It’s paired with club leather upholstery and olive stitching to add even further to that nostalgia. A digital instrument cluster mimics classic analogue gauges, complete with green numerals and white needles, while the stopwatch in the Sport Chrono package follows suit.

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For those wanting the full retro experience, buyers will receive a bespoke Porsche Design chronograph with matching Pasha detailing. There’s even a themed lifestyle collection and an Apple Vision Pro app that lets fans digitally customise their own 911 Spirit 70 and learn more about Porsche’s ’70s design influences.

Orders for the Spirit 70 are open now, with first deliveries expected in Europe from April 2025. South African availability has been confirmed .

Porsche 911 Spirit 70 pricing

• Porsche 911 Spirit 70 – R5 056 000

Pricing includes a three-year/100 000km driveplan.

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