Porsche Design marks 50th year with limited-edition 911, new chronographs

MANILA: To commemorate the golden anniversary of Porsche Design, Porsche has unveiled the 2022 Porsche 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design.

Porsche Design was established by Ferdinand Alexander (FA) Porsche, the son of Ferry Porsche and designer of the Porsche 911. The new model, which is based on the 911 Targa 4 GTS, has a unique design inspired by the Chronograph 1, the company’s initial product. It is limited to only 750 units worldwide.

All units of this limited variant will be finished in black as a tribute to Chronograph 1, the first all-black watch.

Satin Platinum has also been applied to several sections of the exterior, including the Targa bar, the 20/21-inch center-locking 911 Turbo S wheels, and the Porsche Design logos on the doors. The engine grille is designed with a special “50 Years Porsche Design” insignia, while the brake calipers are finished in high-gloss black.

There are also several special touches around the cabin, including a silver, numbered emblem on the dashboard trim, indicating that it is a limited production vehicle. The signature of FA Porsche can also be seen on the center console lid.

This model also features Sport-Tex seat centers in Black and Cool Grey, headrests with the 50 Years Porsche Design logo, and a Slate Grey center marker on the GT Sport steering wheel.

An upgraded set of standard equipment distinguishes this model from the 911 Targa 4 GTS that it is based on. There are 18-way Adaptive Sport Seats Plus, Slate Grey seat belts, and the Sport Chromo Package with Porsche Design Subsecond Clock.

This very special 911 Targa 4 GTS is powered by a 3.0-liter, twin-turbo flat-six engine that churns out 473hp and 420lb-ft of torque. It also comes with standard Porsche Traction Management (PTM), all-wheel drive, eight-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission, and sport exhaust. Buyers can opt for a seven-speed manual transmission that comes with a mechanically locking rear differential (PTV). Meanwhile, the standard eight-speed PDK includes the Porsche Torque Vectoring Plus (PTV+).

Porsche Design has also unveiled two new timepieces: the Chronograph 1 - 911 50 Years of Porsche Design and the Chronograph 1 - 1972 Limited Edition.

The former stays true to the design of the original Chronograph 1 and is an accompanying accessory to the new Porsche Design Edition 50 Years. The current logo and lettering were applied instead of the original brand design. The timepiece comes with a sapphire crystal case back that reveals a winding rotor with the same design as the special edition 911’s wheel. It is likewise inscribed with the same number out of 750 as its corresponding vehicle. The car and watch have a total MSRP of US$195,850, excluding US$1,350 for delivery, processing, and handling.

The latter is limited to 500 pieces worldwide and can be purchased individually for US$7,700. In terms of size and design, this version of the watch is identical to the original. It has a solid titanium case back with the classic Porsche Design emblem.

The 911 Edition 50 Years Porsche Design is slated to arrive in US dealers in spring of 2022.

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