I don't know what it's meant to be... but Porsche is releasing a new 911 calling it "Black Edition"
Here is the video:
Good find.
Looks like yet another special edition 911.
Somebody here posted that he'd heard about a "black edition" cayman. Either they'd heard wrong about what model would wear black, or there is a cayman that will get the same treatment before the gen3 gets here.
That was me. Dealer later contacted me to say he was mistaken and that it would be a 911 with some black bits. My understanding is that this is purely a cosmetic exercise with a limited run.
There are no plans for a Black Edition Cayman (other than the one I have ordered
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I here quote: " The 911 Black Edition is limited to 1,911 units and costs exactly as much as the Carrera basic models". My guess then it is a base (non-S) model, right?
Anyway, it doesn't make any sense to me except that the new 911 generation is around the corner. And probably they have 1,911 extra black 997 model stockpiled in their factory!
Even as "parts bin" special editions go this one is particularly uninspiring.
:hilarious: Good one, friend!
I find it especially funny that they mention the black brake calipers in the press release, which is how every base 911 comes. I'm surprised that there was no mention of black tires too.
In porsche's defense though, if the base price is the same as a base 911, you are getting a painted center console, but more importantly, turbo II wheels for "free".
i guess it's kinda like the 06 Cayenne S Titanium Edition.. you get more option as standard..
LOL
Probably put black air into the tires too! Take out a valve stem and look inside to prove it!
Pre-blacked exhaust tips - no need to wait for the car to finish the job.
This just came in, and I thought I'd share it with you guys:
New special edition based on the 911 Carrera Coupé and Cabriolet
Extra valuable: The limited 911 Black Edition special edition
Dubai. In spring 2011, the world of the 911 will become even more attractive. Porsche is offering an extremely attractive special edition based on the 345 hp Carrera with a 3.6 litre engine – the 911 Black Edition. Available as a Coupé or Cabriolet, it features a particularly comprehensive equipment package. Exclusivity and price make this 911 Carrera all the more attractive. The 911 Black Edition is limited to 1,911 units. In the GCC region, the basic retail price for the 911 Black Edition is 84,920 USD for the Coupé and 95,163 USD for the Cabriolet. Whilst being available for order as of now, the first models are set to arrive in the Middle East and Africa region in April 2011.
The 911 Black Edition is painted in plain black as standard, with Basalt Black Metallic available as an option. The Cabriolet hood is made of black cloth. With the Black Edition, the colour highlights are provided by the 19 inch 911 Turbo II bi-colour wheels, their diachronic effect ideally complementing the discreet elegance of the exterior colour. In addition, the rims provide an unobstructed view of the brakes, naturally with black, four-piston aluminium monobloc fixed callipers.
The "Black Edition’s" black lettering on the stainless steel door entry guards provides a first hint of the high-quality interior design concentrating on purist sports car values.
The interior continues the exterior colour scheme. Already equipped as standard with high-quality partial leather seats, the 911 Black Edition can of course be upgraded with the option of an additional leather interior. Also included in the series version is a sports design steering wheel. The instrument cluster naturally remains in black. On the glove compartment lid, a badge testifies the 911 Black Edition's limited production run. With their aluminium look paint, the decorative moulding on the dashboard, gear lever or selector and air vents provide a contrast. The rear centre console is painted in the exterior colour.
An acoustic highlight of the 911 Black Edition’s enhanced equipment is the BOSE® Surround Sound-System, fitted as standard. It was specially coordinated with the interior of the 911 Carrera models and comprises 13 loudspeakers (12 in the Cabriolet) including active subwoofer and centre speaker as well as a seven channel digital amplifier with a total output of 385 W for a brilliant sound experience. Coupé and Cabriolet are equipped with the Porsche Communication Management (PCM). The GPS navigation module comes as standard in the 911 Black Edition. Like the rest of the 911 range, the 911 Black Edition's equipment package also includes parking assistant, cruise control, universal audio interface, automatic anti-dazzle interior and exterior mirrors and a rain sensor.
The 911 Black Edition's technology conforms to the high Carrera standard: Under the rear lid is to be found the typical Carrera flat-six cylinder engine, producing 345 hp at 6,500 rpm from 3,614 cubic centimetres. Coupled with the six-speed gearbox, this output enables the Carrera to achieve a top speed of 289 km/h in both body versions. At its maximum acceleration the Coupé reaches 100 km/h in 4.9 seconds, the Cabriolet in 5.1 seconds. Despite the impressive performance figures, fuel consumption remains moderate: The Coupé consumes a total of 10.3 litres of fuel (NEDC) per 100 kilometres; the open top Carrera needs only a tenth of a litre more.
The 911 Black Edition enjoys all the same technical special equipment options that are offered for the Carrera models. First and foremost the Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK), that found its way into the worldwide sports car segment in the 911. The 911 Carreras with PDK turn in record performances thanks to their seven gears and quick gear changes with no interruption to the power flow. On the one hand fuel consumption: At 9.8 l/100 km and 9.9 l/100 km for the closed and open-top 911 respectively, the Carreras dip under the magical 10 litre limit. On the other hand dynamics: With PDK, the Coupé accomplishes the sprint in only 4.7 seconds, the Cabriolet in 4.9 seconds. Responsiveness can also be further enhanced by the Sport Chrono Plus package, available as an option. It features the additional "Launch Control" function for the fastest possible acceleration from a standing start allied with a gearshift strategy for extremely sporty driving that enables very fast gearshifts. Launch Control shaves a further 0.2 seconds off the acceleration times of vehicles equipped with PDK.
The 911 Black Edition’s sportiness and comfort can be enhanced yet further if so desired. For example by means of the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and as an additional variant for the Coupé the PASM sports suspension with bodywork lowered by 20 millimetres and mechanical rear differential lock. To further optimise braking performance, the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) with ceramic disc brakes is offered as an option.
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They should just make bunch of "special" instead of selling those normal ones. lol
:hilarious:
Reminds me of an old New Yorker magazine cartoon with an Ad man (think Mad Men) pointing a box of cereal with the word "NEW" in large letters on the front. The tag line was: "Well, the "new" on the box is what's new."
Marketing....gotta love it. For people who need to get a life...style.
The car is actually a very nicely priced package and I would buy one if I was in the market
