Porsche is the most successful marque in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, with an unrivalled 19 wins in the French endurance race. British drivers have played an important role in delivering these historical achievements, and in celebration of this success, and in honour of three Britons who have helped deliver these victories, Porsche introduced three special editions of the 911 Carrera 4 GTS called the British Legend Editions.
Designed by the drivers who each took historic wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans for the factory Porsche team – Richard Attwood (winner 1970), Derek Bell MBE (winner 1981, 1982, 1986, 1987) and Nick Tandy (winner 2015) – this model was developed by Porsche Cars GB together with Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur at the factory in Stuttgart, Germany.
The 3.0-litre flat-six cylinder boxer engine in the 911 GTS offers 450bhp. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) is standard on GTS models and the British Legends Edition features PASM sports suspension and PDCC, lowering the body by 10mm. The GTS also features the Sport Chrono Package incorporating dynamic engine mounts and steering wheel-mounted mode switch, plus a switchable, modified sports exhaust system.
The Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive delivers all-weather traction, and leads to the 911 Carrera 4 GTS being the fastest sprinter in the 911 Carrera family. Fitted with the optional PDK transmission, it can accelerate from zero to 62 mph in 3.6 seconds with Launch Control activated.
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