Porsche celebrates the price announcement of the 918 Spyder by launching another limited edition of the 911

There’s simply no way for Porsche to put an end to the 997 generation of the 911. Just in case, we won’t even call this the “last” version, since there always seems to be a reason to release another one (doesn’t it remind you of Lamborghini?). This time the occasion is that the German brand has confirmed something we already knew: only a few mortals will be able to get their hands on one of the 918 units that will be built of the 918 Spyder; specifically, those who can afford the 645,000 euros it will cost (subject to change depending on each country).

Since the examples of this hybrid beast won’t be delivered until November 2013, Porsche has wanted to make the wait more “bearable” by offering them the 911 Turbo S Edition 918 Spyder, of which it will also produce the same number of units as the model that gives the edition its name. In truth it’s quite modest in terms of additional features, but let’s take a closer look after the jump.

In the photos you can see that this 911 adopts the characteristic acid green that the 918 Spyder displayed on some parts of the car, such as the brake calipers, and which references its hybrid nature. The Edition 918 Spyder wears it on the outside in the logos on the lower part of the doors, on the brake calipers, on the “S” of the “Turbo S” badge and on the housings of the mirrors.

Inside, it appears on the upholstery stitching, doors and other trim, on the upper part of the leather covering of the steering wheel, on the needles of the instrument dials and on the outline of the edition’s logo on the floor mats. It also features other carbon fiber elements inside. This limited edition will go on sale in June this year and will cost 173,241 euros for the coupé and 184,546 euros for the cabriolet in Germany.

Source | Porsche