911 Carrera GTS Le Mans Centenaire Edition honours 100 years of 24 Hours of Le Mans
Porsche presents the 911 Carrera GTS Le Mans Centenaire Edition, a special edition of the legendary 911. This exclusive car pays homage to the centenary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans and celebrates Porsche's history at the storied Circuit de la Sarthe.
911 Carrera GTS Le Mans Centenaire Edition honours 100 years of 24 Hours of Le Mans
The 911 Carrera GTS Le Mans Centenaire Edition is inspired by two winning cars: the Porsche 356 SL and the 911 GT1 ’98. By reinterpreting their design elements, the result is a modern sports car for the “gentleman driver”. The edition model is available exclusively on the French market.
“We are really proud to present this model today,” says Marc Meurer, Managing Director of Porsche France. “The 911 Carrera GTS Le Mans Centenaire Edition is the fruit of the expertise and shared passion of our teams at Porsche France, Style Porsche and Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.”
An important partner for the realisation of this special edition was also the Automobile Club de l’Ouest (ACO). “The history of the 24 Hours of Le Mans is intimately linked with that of Porsche. A prestigious brand that is celebrating its 75th anniversary this year. This market edition is a fantastic tribute to the greatest endurance race in the world,” says Pierre Fillon, President of the ACO. “We would like to thank Porsche for its commitment to endurance racing and for continuing to give car enthusiasts something to dream about.”
With Le Mans details and newly interpreted design elements of the winning cars
The concept of the 911 Carrera GTS Le Mans Centenaire Edition has been maturing since 2020. The special occasion was the 100th anniversary of the 24 Hours of Le Mans. Numerous design details were developed specifically for this 911. For example, a badge with the “24h Le Mans” logo and laurel wreath design on the rear lid grille as well as a high-quality badge with the Le Mans race track outline in French tricolour and the anniversary lettering on the B-pillar are reminders of the endurance classic. The “Born in Le Mans, Manufactured in Zuffenhausen” decorative decal on the rear end also attracts attention, underlining the supra-regional cooperation. Individual elements of the interior can also be seen as a tribute to the 24 Hour race: for example, the Le Mans racetrack embossed on the centre armrest, the “24h Le Mans” logo on the headrests or the model lettering on the door sill trims.
