THE 911 S/T

To many, Porsche’s 911 S/T is the ultimate modern sports car. While Porsche engineers have a habit of besting themselves, anyone lucky enough to have driven the S/T will probably agree that it is hard to picture a more engaging alternative.

No other variant mixes modern engineering expertise with motorsport technology and minimalism in the same way. The S/T aims to be the definitive driver’s car on winding roads where its unique damper setup, shortened gearing, and extremely responsive powertrain create an unforgettable driving experience. The engine—a 518 horsepower, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat six plucked from Porsche Motorsport and shared with the 911 GT3 RS—revs with seemingly effortless immediacy to 9,000 rpm thanks in large part to a special clutch and flywheel that weighs less than half of the comparable components from the 911 GT3.

A long list of lightweight materials helps to make this the lightest 911 of its era, weighing just 3,056 pounds. Weight-saving measures include the doors, roof, hood, and front fenders made with carbon fiber. The story continues with standard Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, lightweight magnesium wheels, and a six-speed manual transmission with shorter gear ratios than those found on the comparable 911 GT3. Beneath the surface, sound deadening material is greatly reduced both to save weight and to increase the amount of mechanical sound the driver can hear at all times while the car is operating, adding even more thrill to the driving experience. The rear anti-roll bar, shear panel below the transmission and rear axle couple rods are also made of carbon fiber.

Special cars are at their best when they offer an experience greater than the sum of their parts, and the S/T delivers unequivocally. A rear end that includes a mechanical limited slip differential with lower locking values than the 911 GT3, omission of the rear axle steering system included as standard on that model and a revised steering ratio make for an especially agile car that communicates to the driver with peerless clarity among contemporary sports cars. During acceleration, cornering, shifting, and braking the car roars, chatters, and rewards like nothing else can, making it a fitting celebration of the 911’s 60th birthday.

1919/1963 – A 911 S/T WITH A GREATER PURPOSE

Offered directly by Porsche Cars North America, all proceeds of this sale will benefit the American Red Cross in support of the ongoing relief efforts to aid those affected by the recent California wildfires. These tragic events affected those of us at RM Sotheby’s and Porsche Cars North America, with both companies maintaining not only corporate offices but large client bases in Southern California and the greater Los Angeles area.

This particular 911 S/T is the only car not yet assigned to a customer and has already been meticulously run-in to a pre-prescribed checklist in Europe to a total of 932-miles or 1,500 kilometers by the preparation team based in Stuttgart—a process that has included detailed checks on every aspect of the car, both visually and mechanically. Equipped with the optional Heritage Design Package, celebrating 60 years of the Porsche 911, the car is painted in stunning Shore Blue Metallic, an exclusive color for this package. The wheels are finished in the color Ceramica, also reserved exclusively for this variant. The classic style Porsche crest from the original 911 adorns the front, and can also be found on the center caps of the wheels, the steering wheel, the headrests, and the car key, underscoring the historic roots of the 911 S/T.

Full Bucket Seats with cloth seat centers in Classic Cognac with black pinstripes are the highlight of the interior—another homage to heritage. Two-tone semi-aniline leather trim in Black/Classic Cognac with extensive leather surrounds, a roof lining in perforated Dinamica, and other elements from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur round out the package. The Porsche logo and the 911 S/T model designation are finished in gold.

The car is also equipped with a number of options that further enhance its enthusiast appeal and touring capability. This includes the front axle lift system, which provides greater ground clearance at the touch of a button to navigate speed bumps or driveways, and an extended range 23.7-gallon fuel tank, auto-dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor, rear Park Assist, and the BOSE Surround Sound audio system.

The winning bidder will also receive a special Porsche Design Chronograph 1 – 911 S/T timepiece, which is only available to 911 S/T customers and will be custom-tailored to this specific car. Featuring a lightweight titanium case, this exclusive timepiece reflects the committed lightweight principle with which the 911 S/T was engineered. The heart of the chronograph is the Porsche Design WERK 01.240 with COSC certification and flyback function. It is operated with a rotor in the design of the magnesium wheel fitted to the 911 S/T. The chronograph is fitted with a unique watch plaque featuring the 911 S/T image and the individual limitation number. Finally, this car will also come with an owner’s manual pouch signed by Andreas Preuninger, Director of the GT model line at Porsche.