Celebrating a legendary route, these exclusive Porsche 911 models have been crafted in tribute.
Porsche Unveils Exclusive 911 Carrera 4 GTS Tribute to Transfăgărășan Road
Porsche has marked the 50th anniversary of Romania's iconic Transfăgărășan highway with a limited edition sports car, the 911 Carrera 4 GTS Tribute to Transfăgărășan Road. This unique model, produced in a series of only 10 units, celebrates the engineering marvel of the Transfăgărășan and the cultural identity of Romania.
The Tribute model is not just a commemoration; it's a testament to Porsche's commitment to performance and innovation. It's the first road-going hybrid 911, combining a 3.6-litre flat-six turbocharged engine with an electric motor, producing over 541 horsepower. This powerful combination propels the car from 0–100 km/h in a mere 3 seconds and allows it to reach a top speed of 194mph.
The Porsche Sonderwunsch program plays a pivotal role in the creation and customization of this exclusive sports car. This bespoke personalization service allows each owner to collaborate with Porsche's individualization experts to tailor the car to their preferences. For the Tribute edition, the Sonderwunsch team has incorporated distinctive details such as custom paint schemes inspired by the Transfăgărășan's altitude map and regional rock tones, personalized embroidery, badges, and laser-etched graphics referencing the road, and Romanian flag accents on components like the rear grille.
Each car in the limited series also features numbered interior plaques, ensuring its exclusivity. Unique finishes chosen with the buyers' input ensure that every car is unique within the series. The first car, finished in Graphite Grey, was handed over on the Transfăgărășan Road itself.
Analysts predict that each of the 10 examples of the limited Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Tribute to Transfăgărășan Road will clear the $200,000 mark. In the United States, the standard Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS starts at $184,000, and Sonderwunsch projects typically push values higher.
The Tribute to Transfăgărășan Road project is an example of the expanding use of the Porsche Sonderwunsch program. The program now supports projects that highlight cultural or historical themes through small production runs. Porsche is likely to use the Sonderwunsch program to create more limited Porsche 911 models that link heritage, geography, and performance in new ways.
The Transfăgărășan Road, a 94-mile mountain route in Romania, is renowned for its steep climbs, hairpin turns, and long tunnels. In 2024, a gathering of over 100 cars took place on the Transfăgărășan to celebrate its 50th anniversary, attracting attention from Porsche. This event served as the inspiration for the Tribute model.
The first car, with Guards Red accents on the wheels and headlights, embodies the spirit of the Transfăgărășan. With its powerful engine, all-wheel drive, GTS suspension tuning, and aerodynamic enhancements designed for mountain switchbacks and elevation changes, it's a fitting tribute to one of the world's most beautiful and challenging driving roads.
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- During a football match, the unique Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Tribute to Transfăgărăşan Road, adorned with regional rock tones, makes a spectacular entrance onto the field, showcasing Romania's cultural identity and engineering marvel of the Transfăgărăşan highway.
