Porsche 911 Carrera 4S-based widebody Supersport in the works?

Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet Turbolook MY 1985

Set to feature a double bubble roof

By Michael Gauthier
July 23, 2009 5:48 PM
Filed Under: German, Porsche, Rumours

According to a recent report, Porsche is developing a limited edition 911 widebody Supersport which will be based on the Carrera 4S.

Although details are limited, TeamSpeed.com forum is reporting that the Supersport will boast unique styling features such as a double bubble roof and a duck-tail spoiler in honor of the 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7. Bumpers will be from the GT3 and other interesting design touches will include Fuchs-style wheels, a primer gray exterior paint scheme, and a brown leather interior.

In 1984 Porsche introduced the "turbo look" option officially called the Supersport for the 911 3.2 Carrera. It resembled the 930 Turbo with its widened wheel arches and whale tail. It also featured the stiffer suspension, braking system and wheels of the Turbo model.

Power will likely come from the C4S' 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine which produces 385 hp and 310 lb-ft of torque. This should enable the Supersport to rocket from 0-60 mph in 4.5 seconds before hitting an estimated top speed of 185 mph.

Set to be released next year, the Supersport will reportedly cost an eye watering £135,000 ($222,223 USD) which is a far cry from the C4S' base price of £74,534 ($123,100 USD).

 

Source: teamspeed.com

Comments

X6M
July 23, 2009 6:15 PM
I gotta feeling that this is going to be a real beauty, like this Carrera Cabriolet from 1985.


Edited by user on July 23, 2009 at 6:16 PM
Vlad
July 23, 2009 7:28 PM
Gosh those were some awesome cars - i remember turbo lover!

M!
July 23, 2009 8:31 PM
how accurate is this news? the part about the price tag £135,000 ($222,223 USD) does not make sense for this 'special edition'

radmeister
July 23, 2009 8:46 PM
Yeah no kidding, thats GT2 price range...I dont know if it will be that high, maybe 20-30k more than the normal C4S is my bet.

rsrtampa
July 23, 2009 8:50 PM
Ah yes, the wide-bodied 911 turbos with the whale tail were and always will be my favorite car. I wish Porsche's still stirred my soul like these cars did.


Edited by user on July 23, 2009 at 8:50 PM
bone91
July 24, 2009 3:42 AM
Truly an awesome car. I love these model ranges 1985 911 carrera, 911 turbo, 911 targa. One of the best looking cars ever.

Alex_011
July 24, 2009 1:17 PM
Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet Turbo 1985....one of the most beautiful cars ever...splendid "machine"....

wjaprep
July 26, 2009 4:18 AM
I miss those black wheels on the Porsche Turbos.

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