911 Turbo 50 Years: A Milestone in Performance and Design
Celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the 911 Turbo
- Exclusive limited edition: 1,974 units worldwide
- Design inspired by historic 911 Turbo models
- Combines cutting-edge performance with timeless elegance
Stuttgart, Germany – To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the iconic 911 Turbo, Porsche proudly unveils the 911 Turbo 50 Years edition. This exclusive model blends unparalleled performance, premium materials, and distinctive design elements inspired by its legendary predecessors. Both the exterior and interior pay homage to historic 911 Turbo models, while integrating modern, elegant touches. For those seeking even greater exclusivity, an optional Heritage Design Package adds bespoke aesthetic refinements. The production is strictly limited to 1,974 units, marking the year of the original 911 Turbo’s debut.
A Tribute to Turbo Excellence
Introduced in 1974, the Type 930 Porsche 911 Turbo redefined sports cars, bringing turbocharger technology from Porsche’s racing pedigree into a road-legal vehicle. Known for its groundbreaking performance, unique styling, and everyday usability, it set new standards in automotive design. The 911 Turbo 50 Years edition, based on the 2019 911 Turbo S, celebrates this legacy while reinterpreting its defining features.
Signature design elements include:
- Side vinyl graphics inspired by the historic livery of the 1973 Porsche 911 RSR Turbo prototype.
- Exclusive color: Turbonite, debuting on a 911, used for the rear engine cover inlays, fuel cap, Porsche crest, and model logo accents.
- Anthracite Grey accents on the rear wing blade, mirror base, and air intake trims.
- Turbo 50 branding, featuring a badge on the rear engine cover grille with the years "1974–2024."
- LED door projectors that display a turbocharger image when the doors open.
- 911 Turbo S Exclusive Design wheels finished in Turbonite as standard.
Interior: A Nod to Turbo’s Rich History
The cabin of the 911 Turbo 50 Years is a tribute to the 1970s Turbo era, with design details that echo its origins:
- Iconic McKenzie tartan upholstery on seat and door panels.
- Contrasting Turbonite-colored accents on seat belts, stitching, and control elements.
- Illuminated Turbo 50 logo on black brushed aluminum door kick plates.
- Embroidered Turbo 50 branding on seat headrests and the rear seat backrest.
- An anniversary plaque on the glove compartment, showcasing the Turbo 50 logo and the car’s unique limited-edition number.
- Perforated Race-Tex upholstery on the A-pillars, sun visors, and roof lining.
- A Porsche Design Subsecond clock in a custom Turbo 50 design, complementing the dashboard.
Heritage Design Package: A Deeper Connection to the Past
For an even more historically inspired experience, the 50 Years of Turbo Heritage Design Package offers:
- Exclusive Aventurine Green Metallic paintwork as a base color, with additional options from Porsche’s Paint to Sample program.
- Decorative graphics in satin White, including the “lollipop” number circle, 50 Years of Turbo logo, and Porsche branding (optional).
- The 1964 Porsche crest on the bonnet and wheel center caps.
- Gold accents for the Turbo 50 and Porsche logos on the rear.
- Additional tartan elements on the dashboard, glovebox, and seat backrests.
- Embossed Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur logo in the center console storage compartment.
The 911 Turbo indelible mark on the world of sports cars.
The Porsche 911 Turbo has made an indelible mark on the world of sports cars. With 50 years of rich heritage, it seamlessly blends iconic design elements from its past with cutting-edge performance of the present.
The Porsche 911 Turbo has made an indelible mark on the world of sports cars. With 50 years of rich heritage, it seamlessly blends iconic design elements from its past with cutting-edge performance of the present.
Unmatched Performance
The 911 Turbo 50 Years is based on the 2019 911 Turbo S, powered by a 3.7-litre twin-turbocharged boxer engine with variable turbine geometry (VTG). Key performance highlights include:
- 478 kW (650 PS) output and 800 Nm torque
- 0–100 km/h in 2.7 seconds and 0–200 km/h in 8.9 seconds
- 8-speed dual-clutch transmission (PDK) and Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive
- Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) sports suspension, lowered by 10 mm
- Standard sports exhaust system with black tailpipes
Exclusive Timepiece for 911 Turbo 50 Owners
Porsche Design has created a special 911 Turbo 50 Years chronograph, available exclusively to owners of the anniversary model. Limited to 1,974 pieces, this timepiece features:
- COSC-certified Porsche Design WERK 01.200 movement with flyback function
- Turbonite elements on the dial, echoing the car’s design
- Black vehicle leather strap with Turbonite stitching
- A titanium case engraved with the car’s limited-edition number
With this timepiece, Porsche owners carry a piece of the Turbo legacy wherever they go.
Limited anniversary model with 1974 units
A Timeless Celebration
The 911 Turbo 50 Years combines Porsche’s rich heritage with modern engineering excellence. Limited to just 1,974 units, it is both a tribute to the past and a statement for the future, embodying the spirit of innovation and performance that has defined the 911 Turbo for half a century.
911 Turbo 50 Years Is Available In Two Variations
Limited Anniversary Edition (Turbonite)
Available in all external colour variations.
Turbo 50 Wheels
- 20-/21-inch 911 Turbo S Exclusive Design Wheels in Turbonite
- Front: 9.5 J x 20 ET 44 with 255/35 ZR 20 tyres
- Rear: 12 J x 21 ET 70 with 315/30 ZR 21 tyres
- Forged one-piece centre-lock alloy wheels.
- Painted in Turbonite, with front surfaces in Anthracite Grey. Includes wheel centres with Porsche Crest in Turbonite.
Limited Anniversary Edition (Heritage Package)
Available in all external colour variations other than white (due to decals).
Turbo 50 Wheels
- 20-/21-inch Sport Classic wheels painted in White and Silver.
- Front: 9.5 J x 20 ET 44 with 255/35 ZR 20 tyres
- Rear: 12 J x 21 ET 70 with 315/30 ZR 21 tyres
- Sport Classic wheels painted in White and Silver
- Alloy wheels with central locking, wheel hub cover with historic Porsche crest
- Only available in conjunction with Heritage Design Package 50 Years Turbo
Turbo 50 Decals
Decorative Side Logo 'PORSCHE' turbonite
Side decorative stripes with 'PORSCHE' logo in Turbonite
Note: No decorative graphic lollipop is available in Turbonite colouring
Decorative graphic Heritage Design 50 Years Turbo
Heritage Design 50 Years Turbo decorative graphic (lollipop, '50 years turbo' and 'PORSCHE' logo) only available in White (satin-gloss).
Choice of a personal start number between '0' and '99' on left and right doors.
Turbo 50 Interior Colours & Material
Leather interior in Black, seat centres leather
Leather interior package in Black, seat centres front and rear in as well as door panels in leather
Seat ventilation seat centres in smooth-finish leather and deletion of "turbo 50" logo embroidered on headrests
Note: only available in interior colour Black
Leather interior in Black with tartan
Following items upholstered in leather: dashboard upper, dashboard lower section including glove compartment cover, door panel upper sections, rear side panels, transmission tunnel in rear
Following items upholstered in textile tartan:
Seat centres front and rear as well as door centre panels
Further details:
Rear side of front seat backrests painted in Darksilver.
With decorative stitching in Turbonite without extra charge: dashboard upper section, upper section of door trims, seats front and rear and rear side panels.
Headrests with embroidered 'turbo 50' logo
Note: The tartan features are not available in conjunction with optional seat ventilation.
Heritage Design Package 50 Years Turbo Detail
Heritage Design Package 50 Years Turbo
Exterior:
- Exclusive exterior colour Aventurine Green Metallic (alternative colour program available)
- Decorative graphic Heritage Design 50 Years Turbo (lollipop, '50 years turbo' and 'PORSCHE' logo) in White (satin-gloss) and optional personal start number available; optionally deletion of lollipop, deletion of lollipop and '50 years turbo' logo or deletion of the whole graphic available
- Sport Classic wheels painted in White and Silver
- Historic Porsche crest on front bonnet and wheel centre set
- Model designation 'turbo 50' and 'PORSCHE' lettering gold coloured.
The interior is also designed to match and is characterised by a variety of leather features and further refinements.
Interior:
- Heritage Design instrument dials and SportChrono stopwatch with Green numbers and White pointers
- Interior Heritage Design with extensive textile tartan items (glove box, dashboard trim, backpanel, compartment mat, board briefcase, key pouch)
- Comprehensive extension of the leather features (air vent slats, cupholder trim, inner door sill guards, interior mirror panel, fuse box cover)
- Historic Porsche crest on steering wheel, vehicle key and key case
- Floor mats Heritage Design.
Roof Options
Electric slide / tilt sunroof
Electric slide / tilt glass sunroof
Exclusive Manufaktur Lightweight Roof Carbon
Available also as an option like on GT models is the weight saving Exclusive Manufaktur Lightweight Roof Carbon.
The roof made of carbon-fibre reinforced plastic (CFRP) reduces the power-to-weight ratio, lowers the vehicle's centre of gravity and reinforces its motorsport character.
Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Sonderwunsch - OMEGA Edition
From the current information available there is one 911 Turbo 50 that left the production line and went into Sonderwunsch. This Porsche 911 Turbo 50 was build number 1941 and was given a personal project name of the Omega Edition. This one-of-one Tribute to Rolf Sprenger the man behind the vision of Sonderwunsch in the 1970's and personally tasked by Ferry Porsche to setup a department for customisation for customers.
The Porsche 911 Turbo Omega Edition is a truly unique using Turbonite in a way never seen before at Porsche. Commissioned by for Ian Bevis, a Porsche Club GB board member, this bespoke 911 Turbo 50 pays homage to five decades the Turbo only possible thanks to Sonderwunsch, the division responsible for Porsche’s most exclusive, tailor-made creations.
