For Sale at Auction: 2023 Porsche 911 in Las Vegas, Nevada

Chassis No. WP0AG2A96PS252262
Sport Classic No. 0224/1250

Introduced in 2010, the 997-generation Porsche 911 Sport Classic was the first Exclusive Manufaktur-built limited edition that blended modern performance with design cues inspired by the legendary 1973 Carrera RS. Powered by a 402-horsepower naturally aspirated flat-six and offered exclusively with a manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, the Sport Classic stood apart with its carefully considered retro details. Praised for its engaging driving experience and purity of purpose, it quickly became a favorite among driving enthusiasts and Porsche collectors, with desirability further amplified by a strictly limited production run of just 250 examples.

After a 12-year absence, Porsche revived the Sport Classic model in April 2022 as part of its Heritage Design series. Built on the 992-generation platform, the second-generation model evolved the original concept while raising the performance ceiling considerably. Using the 911 Turbo S as its foundation, the new Sport Classic retained the Turbo S's 3.7-liter twin-turbocharged flat-six but paired it exclusively with a seven-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive, creating the most powerful 911 available with a manual. Peak output was lightly reduced to 543 horsepower and 443 lb-ft of torque to protect the drivetrain, while the removal of the all-wheel-drive system shed approximately 200 pounds. The result was a power-to-weight ratio superior to that of the standard Turbo.

Supporting this formidable drivetrain was an array of advanced chassis technology sourced largely from the Turbo S. Rear-wheel steering, adaptive dampers, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB), and active anti-roll bars were all standard, along with Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control and Active Suspension Management. These systems worked in concert to deliver exceptional stability, responsiveness, and driver confidence, ensuring that the Sport Classic's performance could be fully exploited without sacrificing comfort or refinement.

Visually, the Sport Classic adhered closely to Porsche's tradition of meticulous design refinement. While retaining the Turbo's widebody proportions, it introduced a number of exclusive elements, including a carbon fiber hood, a "double bubble" carbon roof inspired by the Carrera GT and the original Sport Classic, and the signature ducktail rear spoiler-once again referencing the Carrera RS. Retro influences continued with the bespoke 20-inch front and 21-inch rear five-spoke center-lock wheels, a modern interpretation of the iconic Fuchs design first seen in 1967.

Inside, the cabin was a carefully curated blend of nostalgia and craftsmanship. Leather-trimmed seats featured houndstooth fabric inserts evocative of early 911s, complemented by wooden dashboard trim and green instrument backlighting that lent a warm, period-correct ambiance.

On the road, the Sport Classic delivered compelling performance, accelerating to 60 mph in just 4.1 seconds and reaching a top speed of 196 mph. Yet its defining trait was its mid-range strength where those in search of the best driving roads prefer to live. The seven-speed manual allowed for relaxed 70-mph cruising at just 1,800 rpm, with maximum torque available from a remarkably low 2,000 rpm. Combined with a finely tuned chassis and nearly 550 horsepower sent exclusively to the rear wheels, the 992 Sport Classic offered a uniquely engaging driving experience unlike any other modern 911.

Finished in Paint to Sample Racing Red, Sport Classic number 0224 was completed in Stuttgart Zuffenhausen January 2023. According to its PCNA build sheet, the car is finished in the $12,830 shade and paired with a Black semi-aniline leather interior with black and white cloth Pepita seat inserts. As the Sport Classic debuted with top-tier levels of standard equipment, the original owner simply saw fit to select the rare shade of Racing Red along with the interior color selection.

Delivered to its first owner in Oregon, the Sport Classic was later offered by Ryan Friedman Motor Cars with 1,791 miles in August 2025. Later that month, the 911 Sport Classic was approved as a Certified Pre-Owned following an inspection at Porsche Beaverton with just 2,231 miles recorded. Today, this Paint to Sample 911 Sport Classic features just under 2,600 miles and a recent June 2026 service from Ryan Friedman Motor Cars that included an oil change, brake fluid flush, new pollen and cabin filters, and a top off of all fluids.

Combining the most coveted attributes of Stuttgart's greatest achievements with just the right measure of modern performance, the 911 Sport Classic represents a singular convergence of heritage and capability-and this Paint to Sample Racing Red example, with its low mileage and Certified Pre-Owned status, offers the rare opportunity to acquire one of Porsche's most exclusive modern classics without compromise.