Compare Porsche 911 Models Based on the Carrera GTS
At times it seems Porsche has a special edition for every occasion: one for morning drives, another for celebrating Tuesdays, one for when the moon is full, and even one for the rare days when traffic is actually moving smoothly. At this rate, we might eventually see a special edition Porsche commemorating the anniversary of the last special edition.
Putting humor aside, when you modify a car that’s already so unique, it’s hard not to be impressed. As we witness the increasing number of special edition Porsches based on the 911 GTS, we can’t help but have an appreciation for the trend.
The GTS-based special edition cars seem to follow one of three paths outlined in the following table:
The “GTS All the Way” models consist of special editions that are clearly marked with a GTS badge. The first offered being the Brumos B59 Edition cars (more to come below).
There is just one “GTS in Camouflage” model which represents cars that included some cosmetic differences in the design. The Porsche 50th Anniversary model was announced prior to the release of the 991 GTS. While the car is officially badged as a Carrera S, features such as the wide body design with a 2 wheel drive transmission, lowered ride height, and factory installed Power Kit all point towards the GTS model that appeared soon after.
Finally, “GTS with a Twist” represents special editions that are based heavily on the GTS, but include cosmetic and mechanical differences. In a prior post, we made the case for the 997 GTS Cabriolet and the 997 Speedster being not identical, but fraternal twins.
In time, we’ll work to share more about each of these remarkable cars as they all merit their moment in the spotlight. For the remainder of this post, we’ll focus on the Brumos B59 Edition cars.
If scarcity is one of the defining qualities of a special edition, then the Brumos B59 Edition cars are among the most special ever built by Porsche. Just five were built by Porsche to pay homage to Burmos driver Hurley Haywood’s impressive record of five overall wins at the Daytona 24 Hours.
Since these cars are badged as GTS models, there are only minor styling differences from the normal 997 GTS spec:
Exterior Styling: The B59 Edition features the iconic Brumos Racing livery, including Carrara White paint adorned with red and blue striping. Additionally, the exterior mirrors are finished in black. The cars are fitted with 19-inch Sport Classic Fuchs-style wheels to complement their sporting appearance and as a throwback to the original Carrera RSR raced by Haywood.
Interior Styling: The interior of the B59 Edition includes the black full-leather finish with Alcantara trim. Notable difference from the standard GTS interior are the blue and red dual-stripe stitching on the steering wheel rim, shifter boot, and brake handle. The console and the rear portions of the heated memory Adaptive Sport Seats are painted in Carrara White, with Guards Red seat belts. The door entry guards are made of stainless steel and engraved with Hurley Haywood’s signature. Each car also includes a special interior badge indicating it’s position among the group of five.
Four of the 5 cars are featured in a video co-produced by Brumos; it’s worth the watch. https://frazerspowart.com/the-b59-story