OldGuy

I forgot to mention this but you guys WONT BELIEVE the last four of the VIN of the 997.2 911 I just traded in for my 50th!!!
WP0......1963 !!!!!!

Mondrian

Hi there oldguy, welcome to the club. I hope I got the details right ... 1714, geyser, manual, no sunroof ... right? Also which interior trim?

There is no aero pack included in 50th but the rear engine vent is different as its vents are similar to the classic ones right down to the chrome accents. Thefront spoiler is same as 991 but with chrome accents on the side intakes & sportDesign steering wheel & wing mirror is also standard on 50th unless you specify folding mirror option and heated steering wheel. The X51 engine power pack is only standard on north American market and the rest of the world could have it as an optional extra!

As far as I know apart from that there was no difference. Each country did have a choice of "50th edition" optional extra which one had to pay for, here in UK this package included; Sport Chrono package, Telephone module, f&r park assist & heated seats. I am not sure if it was uniform across the world but the few markets I checked here in Europe seemed to be same. I am sure there were regional varieties as I can't imagine heated seats in middle east!

OldGuy

I am sorry Mondrian. I was so excited about the registry I didint put down all the details. I was trying to remember that 1715 had just registered before I did and that I had regular Sunroof (not in glass) interior in Agate Grey/Geyser grey.
Man that sucks that the ROW did not get the power kit. I hope that the price was reflective of that.
What about the side skirts? regular 991 also? Because its a nice little aero pak if you ask me. VERY much more thought out than the 997.2
Again I cant tell you how much I appreciate all the WORK you have done putting all this together!!! It is SO interesting to know about this group of cars!!!!
I need to change my sig!!

Mondrian

Thanks. The side skirts are also standard but it does sit 10mm lower (optional on 991) so maybe that's what makes it look a tad sportier.

In UK 50th base price without the X51 was £92k which is around $157k - German prices were even higher (+10%) - Chinese prices were around $330k. If you wanted X51 here in UK you would have to pay around $170k. I assume the reason for low US prices is lower sales tax (its 19-20% here in Europe) and also US market share (nearly 1/3 of all 911 cars are sold to USA).

OldGuy

Mon,
I wish everyone had the same opportunity. But man its SO nice to own a exclusive 911.

OldGuy

I have a source deep inside Porsche racing. The source doesnt work FOR Porsche but rather works WITH Porsche and develops parts for racing teams. Both Company teams and self sponsored teams. This doesnt mean what the source says is written in stone nor does it mean the source is never wrong. BUT the source has never been wrong with my questions.
I asked the source if with the wild popularity of the PDK would the Manual be a more rarified pick on this car. The sources response was not what I expected but here it is:
"The internals of the PDK and the Manual are exactly the same. So really there is no difference in either tranny except for the way the shift is initiated. The Manual is the same 7 speed box that is inside the PDK."
I thought the source was going to give me a pick one over the other and NO the source did not.

tasmijan

911 50th the best

Jcl50

For Mondrian , mine is a right hand drive( UK specs imported into Asian countries) 50th Anniversary no 1287 Geyser Gray in Black leather.
PDK, no sunroof, power steering plus , no power kit , full led headlight , sport steering wheel

Mondrian

Thanks, which country? Also was the car purchased from local Porsche dealer or actually from Porsche GB and imported?

Zonian

I recently purchased Nr. 1623 after almost 20 years without a 911 and spending a lot of time here on Rennlist (thanks) and elsewhere to bring myself up to date. Just a fantastic car. Haven't spent much time in it yet but it's light years ahead of where I left off.

Options from the build sheet:

250 Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) 4,320.00
27051 Limitation Number 0.00
276 Automatically dimming mirrors 420.00
342 Seat heating (front) 690.00
625 Porsche Entry & Drive 1,090.00
630 Light Design Package 510.00
636 ParkAssist (front and rear) 990.00
651 Electric slide/tilt sunroof 1,490.00
680 BOSE® Surround Sound System 1,590.00
690 SiriusXM® Satellite Radio Receiver and HD Radio® Receiver 1,120.00
C2 Graphite Grey 0.00
CPK Vehicle key painted 335.00
EFA Pedals and footrest in Aluminum 625.00
JA Classic Interior with Seats in Leather/Cloth Combination, Black/Dark Silver 0.00
ZAB Ornamental Porsche Crest

OldGuy

Congrats nice build too, Where did you get it? We are getting down to the last few #'s as evidenced by these higher numbers!!

Zonian

Thanks OldGuy.
The 911_50 had just been delivered to Braman in W. Palm Beach FL on a dealer swap when I stopped by looking for an otherwise plain PDK + Powerkit 991 (apparently a mythical machine). I'm usually not impressed with special edition/anniversary anything but I had not seen or driven a 911_50. I was impressed - everything so tastefully done but not overdone....well maybe the badging on the rear deck but it's growing on me. Performance wise, expectations exceeded and still just breaking it in. My last 911, an Italian market '74 Carrera with the 2.7L mechanical injection motor as in the '73 RS, was the most entertaining car I had owned and I still miss driving it. But this car, bigger and maybe 800 lbs heavier is faster, easier to drive and just as much fun. It's a keeper.
Price: I tried, but no big discount. Dealer knocked off a couple $1000 to make me feel better. I'm still feeling pretty good.

Mondrian

1561 - important stats are
Geyser Grey, Blacks & Silver pepita interior, PDK, SportDesign steering wheel & side mirrors
No sunroof, no rear wiper.

LA Brit

When are you collecting?!

Mondrian

I have already. Took the scenic 200 mile route back via Cotswolds water park.