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<\/p>\nPeople love the classic traits that come with older 911s, and it’s these traits that made the 911 so iconic in the first place. One of the only issues with the air-cooled models, is that they may be slow compared to modern performance cars. However, if you are looking for a car that has taken some of the best bits about older 911s, and put them into a modern package, this may just be the car for you.<\/p>\n
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The 997 Sports classic was first introduced in 2009 at the Frankfurt motor show. Many were excited about the car, so much so that sold out in just 48 hours. The main design of the car was inspired by the 1973 Carrera RS 2.7, this was down to the ducktail that appeared on the rear of the car. The car was also painted in its own special shade, Sport classic grey. This is a colour that found itself on the PTS colour pallet after the car ended production, and it has been seen on 991s as well as 992s. The car featured several changes over the C2S it was based on. For one, it sat in the wider arches that would normally be found on the C4 models. This was so it would match the wider stance of the 930 turbo, a car that the sport classic takes a lot of its styling cues from. One of these being the Fuchs alloy wheels. This is a wheel design that has been in the Porsche family for years, and it is one of the most iconic the brand has ever offered. Travelling over the body of the car is a set of stripes, this is a small feature that almost blends into the paintwork, but they do help to break up some of that stunning grey paintwork. The interior of this car is wrapped in espresso leather, this is a material that is stunning. It complements the grey paintwork, while matching with interiors found on older 911s.<\/p>\n
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As mentioned earlier, this car is powered by the same engine that was found in the C2S. This means that the sport classic made 407 Hp, a number that is much higher than the number found in the Carrera RS. This power was made through a newly developed intake system that had 6 vacuumed controlled flaps, allowing for the best air to get into the engine. This engine paired with a 6-speed manual transmission, the perfect gear box for this car. The car also has PCCB brakes, which help it stop like a true 911, and to keep the weight low it has a double dome roof. All of these came together to make the 997 Sport classic a true driver 911.<\/p>\n
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