The 911 Spirit 70 model from Porsche Heritage Design pays homage to the disco era while shining a light on the skill and expertise of the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur programme…
The 1970s was a decade that was bold, vibrant and entirely unforgettable. A time of flamboyant fashion, sensational footwear and oversized sunglasses – and of growing freedom, self-expression and radical change. All this and more has helped inspire a new, limited-edition 911 – the 911 Spirit 70 from Porsche Heritage Design. A passion project from the Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur programme, it harnesses the spirit and energy of the 1970s, distilled in the form of a very special 911 sportscar.
The 911 Spirit 70 is the third of four exclusive models planned for the Porsche Heritage Design series – one for each decade from 1950 to 1980. It joins the 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition, which went on sale in 2020 and captured the essence of the timeless elegance in the 1950s. It was followed by 2022’s 911 Sport Classic, another expertly crafted, in-demand limited release sportscar that glowed with a ’60s vibe and the aura of the early 911 sportscars, with distinct influences from the celebrated 1972 911 Carrera RS 2.7.
Now, with the latest addition to the limited series, the 911 Spirit 70 brings the unique flavour of the 1970s to the streets of today.
The 911 Spirit 70 is part-cutting edge sportscar, part-disco daydream. The subject of an attention to detail that borders on the obsessive, it’s a car that captures the vibrant flair of the 1970s and then wraps it in the unmistakable form of a contemporary 911 – with the performance to match.
To understand the 911 Spirit 70, you have to understand the decade that inspired it – and how important a one it was for Porsche. It began in monumental fashion in June 1970 with the first overall win for Porsche at the 24 Hour of Le Mans, joined three years later by the reveal of the acclaimed 911 G Series in 1973 and then the introduction of the revolutionary transaxle concept that was used first on the 924 and then 928 sportscars. The 1970s truly was a time of uncharted growth and reinvention for Porsche – and one that it embraced with passion and commitment.
But beyond these records and milestones, the 1970s was such an inspiring decade for many because it was so full of life. It painted everywhere in a dizzying array of hues – from harvest gold to bright avocado green to screaming orange. With disco lighting up Manhattan’s legendary Studio 54 nightclub and then taking over the world, propelled by groundbreaking artists like Chic and Sylvester – whose 1978 hit, You Make Me Feel, was re-recorded specifically for the 911 Spirit 70 campaign – the ‘boogie decade’ was anything but subtle. It’s this feeling that the 911 Spirit 70 sets out to recapture.
Limited to 1,500 units, this third chapter in the Icons of Cool series began life with the working title of ‘Psychedelic’. The hero colour chosen for the launch of the 911 Spirit 70 is suitably colourful – Olive Neo, a deep, richly saturated green inspired by the classic Olive and Olive Green Porsche colours, as well as the natural shade of the Tourmaline gemstone. To complete the look, subtle Bronzite accents can be found on the front and rear bumpers and on the car’s distinctive Sport Classic wheels.
The front bonnet features three tone-on-tone contrast stripes in Black (satin gloss). Known as ‘safety stripes’, this historic design element first appeared in the early 1970s to help other drivers recognise the small, fast-approaching 911 sportscars in their rear-view mirrors. On the doors, the lollipop graphics match the bonnet stripes and are finished in the same Black (satin gloss) – and you can choose your own starting number too, from 0-99.
Inside, the Pasha pattern is a true highlight. First seen in the Porsche 928 in 1977, this mesmerising chequerboard fabric was designed by Vlasta Hatter and championed by Anatole ‘Tony’ Lapine, then head of design at Porsche. It was a pattern that was all about movement and dynamism. Possessing a memorable graphic punch, it was meant to represent a chequered flag being waved at the end of a race. A symbol of victory and speed at a time when Porsche dominated motorsport.
In the 911 Spirit 70, the Pasha Black/Olive Neo or Black/Darksilver fabric appears in a number of settings, including the seat centres, door panels, glovebox, the luggage compartment mat and optionally the dashboard trim and seat backrests.
But while the 911 Spirit 70 is inspired by the style of the 1970s, it’s also based on the latest, second-generation of the 992 Carrera GTS. It means that its on-road performance is pure, state-of-the-art 2025 Porsche.
