Porsche 911 CARRERA 4 GTS 2017 British Legends Edition
1970 Le Mans winner, Richard Attwood, 982 Le Mans winner, Derek Bell and 2015 Le Mans winner, Nick Tandy
The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS 2017 British Legends Edition is a special edition of the 911 Carrera 4 GTS that pays homage to some of the most iconic British racing drivers who have competed in Porsche race cars over the years. This limited edition model is a celebration of Porsche's success at Le Mans and its connection to British motorsports, and it's sure to be a collector's item for Porsche enthusiasts.
Designed by the drivers who each took historic wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the factory Porsche team - Richard Attwood (winner 1970), Derek Bell MBE (winner 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987), and Nick Tandy (winner 2015) - the car has been developed by Porsche Cars GB together with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur at the company headquarters in Stuttgart, Germany.
Derek Bell is Britain’s most successful race driver in the Le Mans 24 Hours, with a total of five wins overall and four triumphs with Porsche. His British Legends Edition celebrates his 1982 victory in the debut season for the iconic 956 racing car.
1970 Le Mans winner, Richard Attwood
Porsche 917 #23 580 hp, flat-12 cylinder, 4.5-litre, 340 km/h top speed
‘Porsche Salzburg’ red and white livery
British Legends Edition Guards Red
1982 Le Mans winner, Derek Bell
Porsche 956 #1 680 hp, flat-six cylinder, twin-turbo, 2.8-litre, 350 km/h top speed
‘Rothmans’ blue, white, red and gold livery
British Legends Edition Sapphire Blue Metallic
2015 Le Mans winner, Nick Tandy
Porsche 919 Hybrid LMP1 #19 >900 hp, V4, single turbo, 2.0-litre, 360 km/h top speed
‘DMG MORI’ white, black, grey livery
British Legends Edition Carrara White Metallic
The 911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition features a unique exterior design, with a special paint finish that gives the car a distinctive and exclusive look. The body is painted in a special heritage colors. The car also features a set of 20-inch alloy wheels finished in high-gloss black. The car is finished off with a set of yellow brake calipers and a set of "British Legends Edition" badging, which is a subtle but powerful touch.
Under the hood, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition is powered by a 3.0-liter flat-six engine that produces 450 horsepower and 405 lb-ft of torque. This allows the car to accelerate from 0 to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds, and reach a top speed of 191 mph. The car also features Porsche's advanced active suspension management system, which allows the driver to adjust the suspension settings to suit their driving style.
On the inside, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition is just as impressive as it is on the outside. The cabin is finished in a combination of black leather seats with yellow contrasting stitching, with the "British Legends Edition" logo embroidered on the headrests. The car also features a set of sport seats, which provide excellent support and comfort for the driver and passenger.
The 911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition also features a set of advanced technology features, such as a large touchscreen display that allows the driver to control various functions of the car, such as the climate control and audio system. The car also features a set of advanced safety features, such as lane departure warning, forward collision warning, and adaptive cruise control.
Overall, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS 2017 British Legends Edition is a limited edition, exclusive sports car that pays homage to some of the most iconic British racing drivers who have competed in Porsche race cars over the years. With its unique design, powerful engine, and advanced technology, it is the perfect car for Porsche enthusiasts and motorsports fans. Unfortunately, it's not specified how many units of this specific limited edition model were produced and for which market.
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition in detail
With this in mind, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS is the ideal starting point for the British Legends Edition. The 3.0-litre flat-six cylinder ‘boxer’ engine in the 911 GTS offers 450 hp (331 kW). This engine delivers 30 hp (22 kW) more than the 911 Carrera S. Every 911 is renowned for its scintillating power delivery, but with its 10% greater maximum torque the GTS offers even better acceleration and responsiveness. The 550 Nm of pulling power is available between 2,150 and 5,000 rpm. As with the 911 Carrera, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is standard on GTS models. The British Legends Edition features PASM sports suspension and PDCC, which lowers the body by 10 mm. Each GTS also features the Sport Chrono Package incorporating dynamic engine mounts and steering wheel-mounted mode switch, plus a switchable, modified sports exhaust system.
The Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive delivers assured all-weather traction, and leads to the 911 Carrera 4 GTS being the fastest sprinter in the 911 Carrera family. Fitted with the optional PDK transmission, it can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds with Launch Control activated.
To these impressive credentials, the British Legends Edition also adds the following highlights:
Chassis
Rear axle steering
Sport PASM chassis including Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC)
Exterior
Decal set in contrasting colour
Badge on B-pillar with Union Jack motif and signature of the driver
LED headlights in black with Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus
SportDesign package featuring extended rear spoiler
SportDesign mirrors painted in Satin black finish
Rear engine lid air intake grilles painted in the exterior colour
Interior
Door sill guards in carbon with a Union Jack motif and ‘911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition’ lettering (illuminated in corresponding exterior colour)
Door panel trim and centre console finish in carbon
Dashboard trim in carbon with Union Jack motif and ‘911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition’ lettering
Alcantara® GTS interior package with Rhodium Silver contrasting stitching, GT sports steering wheel in Alcantara® and ’12 o’clock marking’ in red, steering column cover in Alcantara®
Centre console lid in Alcantara® embossed with name and signature of the driver
Unique floor mats in carbon with Alcantara® edging and decorative stitching in Rhodium Silver
Adaptive Sports seats Plus with 18-way powered adjustment and memory package
Automatically dimming exterior and interior mirrors with integrated rain sensor
Cruise control
The 911 Carrera 4 GTS British Legends Edition is on sale from 9 October priced as follows:
Guards Red £122,376.00 inc VAT RRP
Sapphire Blue £123,210.00 inc VAT RRP
Carrara White £123,210.00 inc VAT RRP
