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2025 Porsche 911 Spirit 70: Disco-Era Style, Modern Hybrid Muscle

Production numbers and how long it’ll be available

Here’s the part that makes collectors start “accidentally” checking their bank apps:

  • Total production is limited to 1,500 units worldwide.
  • Porsche says the 911 Spirit 70 could be ordered immediately after the April 23, 2025 announcement.
  • Deliveries vary by region: Porsche noted Europe from April 2025, while the U.S. rollout was described as starting in late summer.

So “how long will it be available?” Realistically: until the 1,500 allocations are spoken for. With limited Heritage Design cars, that can mean technically available for a bit, but functionally gone once dealers and repeat customers lock them up.

What it means to Porsche

Porsche doesn’t do nostalgia because it ran out of ideas. Porsche does nostalgia because it has too many good ideas in the back catalog.

The Spirit 70 is part of Porsche’s Heritage Design strategy, and it’s the third model in that series—following the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition (2020) and the 911 Sport Classic (2022). The whole point is to revive specific eras with authentic cues, then blend them into a modern 911 without turning it into a museum piece.

Porsche also ties this car directly to its bigger business plan: expanding customization. They point out that they already offer 1,000+ Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur options, and they’ve seen the average “Exclusive” content per vehicle rise significantly—enough that they’re planning to expand capacity. In other words: this car isn’t just a tribute, it’s a billboard for Porsche’s personalization empire.

Exterior theme and colors: the “Spirit” is in the details

If you’re looking for a quiet, understated spec, this may not be your moment.

The Spirit 70’s signature look centers on:

  • Olive Neo paint, created specifically for this model (a deep, rich green)
  • Bronzite contrast accents (a gold-grey tone) on areas like the lower sections and the wheels
  • A black soft top and black windshield frame to frame the body color like a good suit

Then Porsche adds the fun stuff:

  • Three black silk-gloss stripes across the hood, echoing period “visibility” stripes from the ’70s
  • Side graphics with Porsche lettering and a round start-number “lollipop” field (and yes, buyers can opt to delete decals)
  • Historic-style badging: a crest styled like the 1963 version and gold “Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur” fender badges
  • Gold-plated rear lettering and model designation (because the 1970s would be disappointed if it wasn’t at least a little flashy)

Interior theme: Pasha pattern, but make it modern

Open the door and you immediately get why this car exists.

The centerpiece is the legendary Pasha pattern—done here in black and Olive Neo. The design is meant to evoke a checkered flag in motion, and Porsche applies it with the confidence of a company that knows exactly how weird it’s allowed to be.

Key interior elements include:

  • Pasha on the centers of the 18-way Sport Seats Plus, plus door panels and even the glovebox
  • A material update: instead of the old-school velour approach, Porsche uses a combination of textile and flock yarn for a more durable, modern feel
  • Basalt Black Club leather with Olive Neo stitching
  • A unique instrument presentation: a 12.65-inch cluster styled with white pointers/markings and green digits, plus matching Sport Chrono visuals

It’s the kind of interior that makes you want to wear sunglasses at night—strictly for accuracy.

Specifications: the retro look is riding on serious hardware

This is where the Spirit 70 stops being purely a style exercise.

Porsche bases it on the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (rear-wheel drive) and its new performance hybrid system.

Powertrain (T-Hybrid)

  • 3.6-liter flat-six paired with an electric turbocharger (eTurbo) and an electric motor integrated into the PDK transmission

  • Output is quoted as:

    • 398 kW (541 hp) and 610 Nm (Porsche global figures)
    • 532 hp and 449 lb-ft (U.S. figures)

Rolling stock and stance

  • Sport Classic center-lock wheels
  • Staggered sizing: 20-inch front / 21-inch rear with Bronzite accents

Efficiency notes (WLTP, for what it’s worth)

  • Porsche lists WLTP fuel consumption around 10.6–10.4 L/100 km and CO₂ around 240–236 g/km

Translation: it’s still a high-performance 911 cabriolet. This one just happens to be dressed for a themed party.

The bottom line: why it’ll matter later

The Spirit 70 is Porsche doing what Porsche does best: turning heritage into a living product, not a retro costume. It’s also a reminder that the 911’s secret sauce isn’t just engineering—it’s the brand’s ability to make the past feel useful again.

And with 1,500 units worldwide, it won’t be around long. The people who get them will talk about the paint, the pattern, the gold… and then they’ll quietly admit the best part is that it’s still a modern GTS at heart—roof down, torque on demand, and enough personality to make every gas station stop feel like an event. (Porsche Newsroom)

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By Joe Clarke