Chassis No. WP0ZZZ99ZAS794090
911 Sport Classic No. 041 / 250
Unveiled at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Type 997.2 Porsche 911 Sport Classic is among the rarest and most evocative modern 911s. Conceived by Porsche as the first Exclusive Manufaktur series production model and as a celebration of past icons, it was limited to just 250 individually numbered cars worldwide—instantly cementing its status as a collector’s piece.
Visually, the Sport Classic is unmistakable. Finished exclusively in the specially created Sport Classic Grey, its silhouette is defined by a double-bubble roof recalling the Carrera GT, 19-inch Fuchs-inspired alloy wheels, and a fixed “ducktail” spoiler that pays homage to the 1973 Carrera RS. Subtle twin grey stripes run the length of the car, linking these retro flourishes to a familiar yet distinctive body based on that of the Carrera 4S, though the Sport Classic is strictly rear-wheel drive—a choice that underscores its purist appeal.
The mechanical specification matches the visual drama. At its heart sits a naturally aspirated 3.8-liter flat-six enhanced with Porsche’s factory Exclusive Powerkit, featuring polished combustion chambers, revised intake resonances, a new exhaust system, and a remapped ECU. The result is 408 PS, 23 more than the Carrera S, channeled through a short-shift six-speed manual transmission. Performance is suitably vivid: zero to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and a top speed of 302 km/h. A sports chassis lowered by 20 mm, Porsche Active Suspension Management, a rear limited-slip differential, and carbon ceramic brakes complete the driver-focused package.
Inside, Porsche Exclusive’s obsession with detail reaches its zenith. The cabin is swathed in natural Espresso leather, complemented by contrasting light grey stitching and Alcantara headlining. Adaptive sport seats feature woven leather and fabric centers unique to this model, while brushed aluminum and hand-finished trim pieces add further distinction. Even the smallest details—gear lever, instrument dials, and leather-wrapped and stitched door pulls—were designed specifically for the Sport Classic. Virtually every premium option was fitted as standard, ensuring the interior matched the exterior in exclusivity.
The original maintenance book for 911 Sport Classic number 041 records that this example, just one of 250 produced, was selected with Short Shifter (XCZ) and Factory Collection (900) from new. As Porsche likes to say about factory delivery, “You won’t be able to sleep the night before. The night after, you won’t want to.” It was likely the case for the original owner for this Sport Classic on a brisk day in March 2010. Numerous stamps are recorded in the maintenance book through November 2023, and the service history provides additional clarity of the ownership succession and regular care the car has received at official Porsche Centers. By at least 2012, the car, now with approximately 15,000 kilometers, was acquired by its second owner who would retain the rare and collectible 911 until 2023. In those years the Sport Classic was serviced at Porsche Zentrum Frankfurt with regularity and detailed invoices of the work are on file and available for review. In 2024, the Sport Classic was newly registered in Monaco.
Even with numerous special edition 911s emerging from Stuttgart, none can approach the low production numbers of the original Type 997.2 Sport Classic. In fact, the Sport Classic is more than a serialized special edition; the model represents the first of its kind from Porsche Exclusive and a clear link between past and present. Offered in well-preserved condition with a low 25,190 kilometers at cataloging, prior long-term ownership, its original books, inspection sheets, and service invoices, this 911 Sport Classic is perhaps the ideal representative of one of the most desirable modern 911s: a car that embodies individuality, craftsmanship, and timeless appeal.
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