If you wish to recreate the limited run model, here's how you can save nearly $30,000 on a 992.1 Turbo S, by knowing which options to tick in the Porsche configurator
by Dimitar Angelov on October 10, 2024, 12:00Every Porsche 911 has its fair share of special editions. These have become more frequent, especially with the newer generations of the German sports car and the 992 is no exception. In 2024, Porsche marked 50 years of the original, 1974 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo, and naturally, a special variant of the current model was in order. These models are highly sought-after by collectors due to their historical significance and their limited production numbers. In the case of the 2024 Porsche 992 Turbo S 50 Years edition, just 1974 will be made. Naturally, Porsche will ask a pretty penny for the 50th anniversary edition.
The special-edition 911 starts at $263,095, which is over $30,000 more than the mechanically identical 992 Turbo S, on which the Turbo S 50 Years is based. One Reddit user, however, decided to play around with Porsche’s configurator. He found that if you only want the looks of the Turbo S 50 Years, you can save a hefty amount by not going for the limited-edition 911.
What’s so special about the 992 Turbo S 50 Years?
Before we take a look at how close you can get to specifying a 992 Turbo S like the 50th-anniversary edition, we have to see what makes it so special. Any special-edition 911 is bound to appreciate more than the regular model, provided it has been stored and maintained properly, and ideally, not too many miles have been put on it (which, kind of, defeats the purpose of buying a 911).
Mechanically, the Porsche 911 Turbo S 50 Years is no different than the regular 992 Turbo S. It packs the same engine output with the same transmission and drivetrain setup. The difference is purely aesthetic with the body featuring classic "Turbo” and “Porsche” side decals, along with a badge on the rear decklid. The decals are optional and you can choose not to have them. There is also extensive use of Anthracite Grey on the rear wing blade, intake vents, side mirror base, and rear apron.
A Turbo-exclusive color called Turbonite accentuates various sections of the interior including the seat belts and contrast stitching. You can choose from 11 standard colors, plus the Paint to Sample and Paint to Sample Plus programs. The one that really stands out is the Aventurine Green Metallic, available on the Heritage Design Package - a color featured on the 930 Turbo. You can also opt for a Sport-Tex leather interior with Tartan inserts or a full-leather interior.
How close can you get to the 911 Turbo S 50 Years’ specifications without paying for one?
If you specify the exact same options from the Porsche configurator, the 911 Turbo S and 911 Turbo S 50 Years are almost identical. One Reddit user managed to spec the two cars, side-by-side, making them aesthetically, almost identical. There are a few subtle differences, but you really need to look for them. The optional, 20/21-inch staggered set of five-spoke, Sport Classic wheels feature a unique silver accent with a satin finish on the 50th-anniversary model while on the regular Turbo S, you can choose between high-gloss black and Satin Aurum.
The Turbo 50 and Porsche logos also feature golden accents on the Turbo S 50 Years. The special-edition model also features an additional badge on the dashboard to remind you your 911 Turbo S is a limited-production model. To make the two cars as identical as possible, you have to go without the classic decals and Tartan interior on the Turbo S 50 Years. Also absent on the regular Turbo S are the Anthracite Grey exterior accents, which are high-gloss black, body-colored, or carbon-fiber on the regular 992 Turbo S.
Is Porsche milking the 992.1 Turbo before the 992.2 Turbo arrives?
We know the Porsche 992.2 Turbo/ Turbo S models will go hybrid and feature a more potent variant of Porsche’s revolutionary, T-Hybrid powertrain. It was a wise move from Porsche to capitalize on the Turbo heritage before the high-performance Porsche 911 gets electrified, but maybe they should have done a bit more than just give us a glorified appearance package.
The price difference? I played around with the Porsche configurator and while some prices vary depending on where you are located, I got slightly different results than the Reddit user. In his case, I saw a price of $269,785 for the regular 992 Turbo S and $297,495 for the 992 Turbo 50 Years – a difference of over $27,000. A few options were added to both 911 Turbo S models since they are, both, roughly $30,000 more expensive than the base MSRP. I managed to spec the Turbo 50 Years at $263,855, which is roughly $13,000 more than the 992 Turbo S I created on Porsche’s configurator. Collectability aside, do you think it’s worth spending extra money on the Porsche 911 Turbo S 50 Years?
Dimitar Angelov
Dim has been an automotive journalist since 2014. Although he is interested in all things automotive, his main interests revolve around, Asian, classic, and sports cars. He is particularly fond of Porsche sports cars as well as JDM classics from Toyota, Nissan, Honda, and others. Dim operates mainly from Bulgaria, but can, occasionally, be seen attending Europe's most reputable Auto shows, and events. Read full bio