FIA homologation efforts in the 1970s prompted Porsche to create its first 911 Turbo. The ferocious-looking 911 with its massive rear spoiler and wide fenders wrapped around sticky rubber quickly earned a reputation for performance. It was less of a scalpel and more of a brute when it came to whipping down a curvy road at speed.

Over the next three decades, the Porsche 911 Turbo evolved with water-cooled engines, all-wheel drive, and, of course, far more power under its rear spoiler. To mark the end of the 991-generation 911 and to promote the abilities of its Exclusive division, Porsche in the summer of 2017 unwrapped the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series.

Just 500 were commissioned for global buyers, with about 200 earmarked for the U.S. market. Golden Yellow Metallic paint, gold-accented black center-locking wheels, and dark-finished dual exhaust pipes protruding from the Turbo Aerokit rear bumper set the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series apart. Inside, Porsche’s Exclusive division went to work with contrasting stitching on the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series’s sports seats, door panels, and dashboard.

Blending form with function, Porsche composed the special Turbo’s front hood, its roof, and part of its body kit in carbon fiber with slivers of copper woven in to save weight.

The 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series was hardly just a styling exercise. A 27-hp bump to 607 hp made the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series the most powerful turbocharged Porsche for road use. The automaker’s dual-clutch transmission sends power to all four wheels, launching it to 60 mph in fewer than three seconds. Porsche dug through its arsenal to load the 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series with all of its functional upgrades, including carbon ceramic brakes fed by black-painted calipers, the active sports chassis, and rear-axle steering.

The 911 Turbo S Exclusive Series offered here is no. 443 of 500, and it shows mere delivery mileage. The special car was delivered through the Porsche dealer in Larchmont, New York, and was fitted with adaptive cruise control, lane-change assist, and a front-axle lift system. It also features a fire extinguisher, Porsche Entry & Drive, Burmester audio, and carbon fiber floor mats with leather edging.