Celebrating six decades of the largest Porsche club organization in the world, Porsche Cars North America is commemorating this milestone with a limited-production run of the Club Coupe based on the 911 Carrera GTS.
Known as the GTS Club Coupe, the 430 hp sports car is painted in a color unique to this model appropriately named "Club Blau," which was created exclusively for this anniversary edition by the Porsche Club of America.
The GTS Club Coupe features the 44 mm wider body of the 911 Carrera 4 with a rear wheel drive platform. SportDesign side mirrors, black framed Bi-Xenon headlights with Porsche's Dynamic Light System, and taillights tinted in black are standard, while the doors are marked with black "Club Coupe" model designations, clearly distinguishing this unique 911. Painted in the newly created "Club Blau" color, the limited-edition model is also characterized by the SportDesign package, which is fitted as standard. A more pronounced front fascia as well as a "ducktail" rear spoiler gives the special car a striking, yet classic, appearance. 20-inch Sport Classic wheels painted in semi-gloss black with polished wheel centers and rim flanges are also standard on the GTS Club Coupe.
The interior is highlighted by the GTS Interior Package. The stitching, seat belts, and rev counter are held in contrasting Carmine Red, while the dashboard trim strips, door trim and center console are finished in carbon fiber. The striking steering wheel has a Red 12 o'clock marker and two-tone stitching in Carmine Red and Blue. The center compartment lid is embossed with a "60" and the dashboard trim is personalized with "GTS Club Coupe 60 Years Porsche Club of America" lettering above the glove compartment. Stainless steel door sills which read "GTS Club Coupe" serve as a further distinction.
An Extended Club Coupe Package is available as a unique option. It consists of a vehicle key painted in "Club Blau," a leather key pouch and leather-edged floor mats, both with two-tone stitching in Carmine Red and Blue. An individual personalized indoor car cover is also available as an option.
Powering the GTS Club Coupe is an enhanced version of the Carrera S engine, which is also found in the 911 Carrera GTS. 430 hp propel the GTS Club Coupe from standstill to 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds when equipped with the optional PDK dual-clutch seven-speed transmission. The top track speed is 190 mph (189 mph on PDK-equipped models). A third center radiator ensures consistent performance in all conditions. A standard Sport Exhaust system with black chrome tips accentuates the Boxer engine note in particularly exhilarating fashion.
Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), incorporating adaptive dampers and a 10 mm lower ride, and Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV), as well as the Sport Chrono Package with dynamic engine mounts, contributes to the car's optimal handling characteristics.
The GTS Club Coupe will be launched in the United States in June 2015 and pricing starts at $136,060 (excluding a $995 destination charge). Production will be limited to 60 units and one of them will be given away to a Porsche Club of America member.
