Belgian racing driver Jacky
Ickx turned 75 on Wednesday and to celebrate Porsche built a 911
honoring him. Called the 911 Carrera 4S Belgian Legend Edition, it's the first
special edition for the 992-generation
911, and it's one sweet ride.
The design was inspired by the successful Formula One and Le
Mans racer's helmet, which donned the colors blue and white. But rather than go
with standard colors, the Porsche
Exclusive Manufaktur personalization department cooked up a bespoke
blue for the car. The same blue features on the wheels, albeit offset by subtle
white accents, and you'll also find it on the key fob which also bears Ickx's
signature. A badge showing the Belgian flag and Jacky Ickx’s signature on the
driver's side is another nod to the racing legend.
Inside the cabin, the designers went with black leather trim
accented with Pebble Gray stitching. Other unique interior features include
Pebble Gray piping on the seats, together with “911” lettering on the
headrests, something that is not available on standard Carrera 4S models. The
seat backs are also finished in leather and the leather central armrest
embossed with Ickx’s signature. And finally, the inscription “Belgian Legend
Edition” is featured on carbon fiber treadplates.
Being based on the Carrera 4S, the car is powered by a
3.0-liter, twin-turbocharged flat-6 that sends 443 horsepower and 390
pound-feet of torque to all four wheels. An 8-speed dual-clutch transmission is
also standard.
Just 75 examples of the car will be built, and sadly they're
limited to customers in Ickx's native Belgium.
Ickx enjoyed an extensive racing career, including stints
with various Porsche teams during the 1970s and '80s. He's successfully raced
in multiple categories and has six 24 Hours of Le Mans wins, eight Formula One
victories, a Can-Am championship, and even a win in the grueling Dakar Rally
all under his belt.
by Viknesh Vijayenthiran
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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