To Be OFFERED AT AUCTION WITHOUT RESERVE at RM Sothebys' Amelia
Island event, 6 - 7 March 2020.
Estimate:
$150,000 - $175,000
- One of just 73 allocated to the US
- The only manual-transmission example delivered new to the
US
- Offered in as-new condition; less than 900 miles
- Documented by a letter from Porsche and original window
sticker
Porsche took victory with its Type 919 Hybrid at the 24 Hours of Le
Mans in 2015 with an unmatched tenacity-unmatched, that is, until
2016 and then again in 2017. To commemorate the automaker's
impressive 17 wins at the famous French circuit, Porsche invited
select enthusiasts to participate in its Exclusive program by
acquiring a special version of its 991-generation 911. The 911
Carrera S Endurance Racing Edition was unveiled at Le Mans in the
fall of 2016, an appropriate venue, and it made its consumer debut
shortly thereafter at Goodwood. Three colors were offered-red,
white, and black-with a graphics package that ran the length of the
car and spelled out the automaker's mission: "Porsche Intelligent
Performance."
The Endurance Racing Edition was based on the impressive Carrera S,
and while 100 such examples were sent to North America from a total
worldwide production of 235 examples, only 73 were earmarked for
customers in the United States. Of those 73, nearly all were fitted
with PDK transmissions save for this single example. As documented
by Porsche Cars North America, the car offered here has a special
commission number and is the only US-delivery Endurance Racing
Edition optioned with a seven-speed manual gearbox.
The Endurance Racing Edition package cost about $26,000 originally,
and it included not only the aforementioned livery and Sport
exhaust, but also the Sport Chrono package, Porsche Dynamic Chassis
Control, and the PASM Sports Chassis. Inside, carbon-fiber trim
provided a clear link to racing materials used in the 919 Hybrid,
while the red seat belts and bespoke seat stitching and embroidery
were there to make a special car feel just a little more
unique.
This example was especially well outfitted, with additional leather
and carbon fiber added to the interior, black high-gloss Turbo
wheels, sunroof, Bose Surround Sound, the Premium Package, unique
Alcantara seat inserts, black-tinted LED headlights with Dynamic
lighting, black badging, and a number of other features. The window
sticker is included with the sale, as is documentation from Porsche
Cars North America confirming that the car is a true one-of-one
commission for its original owner. It has been sparingly used,
showing fewer than 900 miles on its digital odometer with all
service records up to date, and presents in as-new condition.
With so few 911 Carrera S Endurance Racing Editions supplied to the
United States, the chance for any example to become available is
unusual. This manual-transmission version, however, captures the
spirit of performance unlike any of the other cars and offers the
rare opportunity to acquire a true one-off commission that simply
cannot be missed when assembling a world-class sports-car
collection.To view this car and others currently consigned to this
auction, please visit the RM website at
rmsothebys.com/en/auctions/am20.