German supercar maker Porsche has revealed a unique 911 Carrera Panamericana Special. The car is a one-off model conceptualized as a tribute to the 1952 356 race car.
The special is based on the 2022 911 Carrera S cabriolet variant and wears the number “11” on the doors to mirror the 1952 race car. Porsche intends to auction off the car in 2023.
The Carrera Panamericana was a border-to-border rally racing event that took place in Mexico between 1950 to 1954. It was considered the most dangerous race during its time. Porsche participated in the event for the first time in 1952 with the iconic 356 race car. The 911 Carrera Panamericana Special is the second car to be commissioned by the brand’s Latin America division.
The Porsche 911 Carrera Panamericana Special features a unique Gentian Blue Metallic with a Graffiti gray soft top, specifically designed for the one-off 911. It flaunts oval-shaped projector LED headlights, a muscular bonnet, flared wheel arches, and body-colored 20-inch front and 21-inch rear designer wheels with a gray center. The rear end is graced by connected LED tail lamps and dual exhaust tips.
The special edition 911 is powered by a 3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged, flat-six engine that generates a maximum power of 474 hp and a peak torque of 570Nm. The engine is paired with an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch gearbox.
The 911 Carrera Panamericana Special has a sporty yet luxurious cabin with Crayon gray leather upholstery, a dual-tone dashboard with “La Carrera Panamericana 1952” inscription, racing-type bucket seats with “La Carrera Panamericana” embroidered on the headrest, laser-engraved key cases, and a leather-wrapped steering wheel.
Porsche plans to auction off the car in 2023, with the proceeds going to charity. The last 911 one-off was the Sally Carrera 911 special. It sold at auction for $3.6 million. It will be interesting to see if the 911 Carrera S Panamerica Special will be able to beat that.
