Porsche’s Limited Edition 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition Is an Ode to Its First U.K. Car
Porsche wants everyone to know how much it values its longtime relationship with the United Kingdom.
The German sports car maker has just unveiled the 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition. The exclusive build is set to make its public debut this weekend and is meant to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first Porsche being delivered to the U.K.
The marqueMarqueA brand name of a car manufacturer, particularly one associated with prestige, such as Ferrari, Rolls-Royce, or Aston Martin. The term emphasizes a make's heritage and identity beyond product lines,Go to Marque Glossary’s latest regional special edition is the result of a collaboration between Porsche Cars Great Britain and its Exclusive Manufakture customization department. The car’s unique look was inspired by the first British Porsche, a dark green 356 that was displayed at London’s Earls Court Motor Show in 1951. The present-day 911 GT3 is finished in a new Paint to Sample Plus color called Earls Court Green, a metallic hue that subtly changes depending on how the light hits it. Aside from the vehicle’s primary color, the only other signs that it is a special edition are a silver teardrop accent around the Porsche crest and a “Earls Court 1951” badge on top of the rear grille.
The interior is just as tasteful but features a few more hints that you’re in a rare 911 GT3. The cabin is done up in a combination of Night Green and Chalk Beige leather with Paldao wood trim and corduroy seat inserts. Other model-specific details include Union Jacks embossed onto the sun visors, an Earls Court 1951 logo stitched into the headrests, and a wooden gear shifter. The car also comes with a matching Porsche Design chronographChronographA watch complication that incorporates a stopwatch function, controlled by pushers on the case and displayed on small subdials. Originally developed for timing events, the chronograph remains popular for itsGo to Chronograph Glossary watch, a Night Green leather weekender bag, a 1:18 scale model of the car, and a book chronicling the design and production process.
The special edition is based on the 911 GT3 with Touring Package. That means that it is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six that makes 503 hp and 332 ft lbs of torque, which is routed to the rear axle via a six-speed manual gearbox (though a seven-speed PDK transmission is available as a no-cost option).
Intrigued? You’ll need to live in the U.K. to buy this exclusive Porsche, and even then, you may want to reach out to the automaker today, since it plans to build just 51 examples. Each car will cost £251,951, which works out to about $333,000.
See more photos of the Porsche 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition here.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Porsche 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition is a limited-run special model created to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the first Porsche delivered to the United Kingdom. Just 51 examples will be produced exclusively for U.K. customers.
The special edition features a bespoke Earls Court Green paint finish inspired by the first Porsche displayed at London’s Earls Court Motor Show in 1951. It also includes exclusive interior details such as Union Jack motifs, Night Green and Chalk Beige leather, Paldao wood trim, and a matching Porsche Design chronograph.
The Porsche 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition is priced at £251,951 (approximately $333,000). It is based on the 911 GT3 Touring and is powered by a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine producing 503 horsepower, paired with a six-speed manual transmission.
A naturally aspirated 4.0-liter engine powers this vehicle, delivering an impressive 503 horsepower and 332 pound-feet of torque through a standard six-speed manual transmission system.
This rare sports car is exclusively available for purchase by residents living within the United Kingdom, with production strictly limited to just 51 individual production examples.
This article originally appeared in Robb Report US.