Limited Edition Porsche 911 S/T Is The Lightest Of 992 Generation
The limited edition Porsche 911 S/T, issued to mark the 60th anniversary of the iconic sports car, weighs just 1,380 kg (DIN kerb weight, including fluids) and is the lightest model of the 992 generation. Combining the strengths of the 911 GT3 with Touring Package and 911 GT3 RS, the engineers at Weissach designed this exclusively as a purist sports car dedicated to sheer driving enjoyment. Only 1,963 of these cars will be built.
The 911 S/T pairs the naturally aspirated 4.0L boxer engine from the 911 GT3 RS, which offers 525 PS, with a short-ratio manual transmission. This is complemented by a resolutely lightweight construction and a running-gear setup optimised for agility and drivability. An optional Heritage Design Package draws inspiration from the racing version of the 911 S from the late 1960s and early 1970s.
The 911 S/T’s name marks it as the descendant of a particularly performance-focused version of the first 911 generation. From 1969, Porsche offered a special race version of the 911 S, which had an internal label of 911 ST. 
The design of the anniversary model also incorporates GT and motorsport expertise from Porsche. This is seen in its nimble and agile handling, which is designed for maximum driving enjoyment on winding country roads. The reduction of rotating mass both in the engine as well as the wheels and brakes ensures particularly dynamic responsiveness. And unlike the 911 GT3 RS, the focus of the development of the 911 S/T was not on track use, but rather for journeys on public roads.
Back in the day, modifications to the chassis, wheels, engine and body had significantly improved acceleration, braking, traction and cornering grip. Large spoilers and other aerodynamic aids were not yet used in these models. The new 911 S/T takes up the spirit of the original 911 S (ST) and transfers it to the current model generation of the Porsche 911. The anniversary model combines elements of the 911 GT3 RS with the body of the 911 GT3 with Touring Package and supplements it with lightweight components specially developed for the 911 S/T.
Among other measures, the 911 S/T achieves its particularly agile and direct handling through consistent lightweight design. The front bonnet, roof, front wings and the doors with their striking inlets are made of lightweight carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP). The same applies to the roll cage, rear axle anti-roll bar and shear panel (a stiffening element on the rear axle). Porsche also fits the anniversary model with magnesium wheels, the PCCB system, a lithium-ion starter battery and lightweight glass as standard. Further weight loss came from reduced insulation, omission of rear-axle steering and weight savings in the powertrain. This makes the car, optimised for a fast-road setup, a further 40 kg lighter than a manual 911 GT3 Touring.
Porsche engineers also developed a new lightweight clutch exclusively for the 911 S/T. In conjunction with a single-mass flywheel, it reduces the weight of the rotating mass by 10.5 kg. This noticeably improves the responsiveness of the naturally aspirated boxer engine, which now builds revs with especially bracing speed and directness. Coupled with a 6-speed manual transmission with a shorter gear ratio than in the 911 GT3, the high-revving engine in the 911 S/T delivers even more immediacy.
It can propel the 911 S/T from standstill to 100 km/h in just 3.7 seconds, and hit a top speed of 300 km/h. The exhilarating driving experience is heightened by the compelling soundscape of the standard lightweight sports exhaust system. The 911 S/T is the only 911 of the current generation to combine a double-wishbone front-axle design with a multi-link rear axle without rear-axle steering. The dampers and control systems were tuned accordingly.
The aerodynamics of the 911 S/T are also optimised for the public road instead of the race track. This anniversary model comes standard with a Gurney flap on the extending rear spoiler as well as staggered size for the lightweight centre-locking magnesium wheels i.e. 20″ (front) and 21″ (rear). The ultra-high-performance 255/35 ZR 20 tyres also ensure a high level of mechanical grip at the front of the car. At the rear, the 911 S/T features 315/30 ZR 21 tyres. Also standard are CFRP full bucket seats and the 4-way-adjustable Sports Seat Plus is available at no extra charge. Further, the instrument cluster and the clock of the Sport Chrono package are finished in a classic green Porsche colour scheme.
The 911 S/T is also offered with an optional exclusive Heritage Design Package. The new exterior colour – Shoreblue Metallic and the wheel rim colour Ceramica, are exclusively available for this particular variant. On the doors, a starting number from 0 to 99 as well as a decorative foil can be applied on request. As a tribute to its roots, the 911 S/T wears the classic-design Porsche crest from the original 911 at the front, the hub caps, the steering wheel, the headrests and the car key.
Additionally, the interior also features cloth seat centers in Classic Cognac with black pinstripes, which are another homage to heritage. Two-tone semi-aniline leather trim in Black/Classic Cognac leather with extensive leather surrounds, a roof lining in perforated Dinamica, and other elements from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur round out the package. Meanwhile, the Porsche logo and the 911 S/T model designation on the rear of the car are in Gold.
Also, Porsche Design is offering exclusively to customers of the 911 S/T the Chronograph 1 – 911 S/T. Featuring a titanium case, uncoated and blasted for weight-saving reasons, this exclusive timepiece goes all in on the lightweight design principle of the new purist 911 special edition. The heart of the chronograph is the Porsche Design WERK 01.240 with its COSC certification and flyback function. It is operated with a rotor in the design of the magnesium wheel of the 911 S/T.
