The idea took shape in 2018 with the arrival of the all-new 992. This would be the first special edition of the new model, turning to the talents of Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur to produce a unique creation that paid fitting homage to one of sportscar racing’s greatest talents. Experts from Style Porsche and the Belgian Porsche importer D’Ieteren also played a role in designing the latest Legend Edition.
The decision was made to base the design around Ickx’s trademark blue and white helmet. The car in a question, a 911 Carrera 4S, was therefore finished in a bespoke ‘X Blue’, making this the first 992 to receive Porsche’s coveted Paint To Sample. A badge showing the Belgian flag and Jacky Ickx’s signature on the driver-side B-pillar takes the driver designation already famous in the world of motorsport.
This unique colour has also made its way onto the 20/21inch Carrera Classic wheels. Offset by subtle white accents, they provide another reference to Ickx’s helmet, which traditionally features a fine white line around the visor. This detail required the use of advanced laser engraving by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur.
The cabin is trimmed in black leather with Pebble Grey cross stitching on the dashboard, door panel and rear trim, all of which was painstakingly finished by hand. The ‘X’ shape of the stitching was chosen as another subtle reference to the man of the moment.
ther unique interior features include Pebble Grey piping on the 18-way Sports seats and ‘911’ lettering on the headrests, something that is not available on standard Carrera 4S models. The seat backs are also finished in leather – another unique detail of this new Legend Edition.
Other special design elements include a leather central armrest embossed with Ickx’s autograph and the ‘Belgian Legend Edition’ moniker on the car’s carbon door sill guards. Leaving no stone unturned, even the colour-matched key fob features the six-time Le Mans winner’s signature.
The Belgian Legend Edition is strictly limited to just 75 units, one for each year since Ickx’s birth, and will only be available in Belgium.
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EXCLUSIVE MANUFAKTUR EDITION 2019
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Brake calipers in black (high-gloss)
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Heated Multifunction GT Sports steering wheel in leather with matt carbon panel
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Sports Seat Plus backrests in leather with decorative inlay in leather
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Electric slide/tilt glass sunroof
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20 / 21-inch Carrera Classic wheels
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Matt carbon interior package
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Electric folding exterior mirrors
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Preparation for illuminated door sill guards
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White rev counter instrument dial
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LED Matrix main headlights including Porsche Dynamic Light System Plus (PDLS Plus)
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Sport Chrono Package incl. mode switch
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BOSE® Surround Sound System
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ParkAssist including reversing camera
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Automatically dimming interior and exterior mirrors with integrated rain sensor
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Adaptive Sports Seats Plus (18-Way, electric) with memory package
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Trim strips in high-gloss finish
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Sport Chrono stopwatch instrument dial in White
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