The Porsche 911 Sally Special has been officially sold at the RM Sotheby’s Monterey Auction for a record $3.6-million (or around Php 202 million).
Porsche 911 Sally Special
Now that the one-off will be sent to the winning bidder, the team couldn’t be more proud. The team included Bonnie Hunt, which is the actress who voiced Sally Carrera in the Pixar movie Cars. It also includes Creative Director of Franchise at Pixar Animation Studios Jay Ward, and Production Designer for Cars Bob Pauley. They were joined by key members of the brand including Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA) President and CEO Kjell Gruner.
“This generous act has made a difference for two important charities and to the lives of those they’ll help. In return, I hope the bidder is very happy to have secured a special and unique piece of our and Pixar’s history,” said Gruner.
From left to right: Kjell Gruner, Bonnie Hunt, Jay Ward, Bob Pauley
The Php 202-million proceeds will benefit two charities namely Girls Inc. and USA for UNHCR. Aiming to inspire girls to be strong, smart, and bold, Girls Inc. has a network of 76 local organizations across the United States and Canada. This organization reflects the character of Sally Carerra who is always eager to lead and help those in need.
Meanwhile, the USA for UNHCR is a non-profit organization that is working to provide urgent help to nearly 6.2 million refugees who were affected by the Ukraine invasion. The proceeds will surely provide the assistance the refugees might need, especially considering that some of them are children who were separated from their parents.
“We’d like to congratulate the new owner on their purchase and thank them for the contribution they’ve made to Girls Inc. and USA for UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency,” said RM Sotheby's Global Head of Auctions Gord Duff.
This will benefit two charities
As the name suggests, the Porsche 911 Sally Special is based on the German automaker’s iconic 911 sports car, particularly the latest 992 generation. Sally might originally be a Type 996 but the design team added details to make the vehicle more like her such as the “Sallybluemetallic” paint, 5-spoke wheels, and the “little pinstriping tattoo” Lightning McQueen spied.
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Know more about Porsche 911 2024
The Porsche 911, pronounced as nine-eleven, is one of the most acclaimed sports cars respected by professional drivers and other car manufacturers worldwide. It is hailed for its stunning design meticulously crafted to provide an astounding performance in every ride. Inside, it is built with the latest safety, convenience, and premium features fit for royalty. Locally, it is offered in the following variants: the Porsche 911 Carrera, the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Carrera S, the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Targa 4, the Porsche 911 Targa 4S, the Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition, the Porsche 911 Turbo, the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Turbo S, the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Cabriolet GTS, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS, the Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet, the Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS, the Porsche 911 Speedster, and the Porsche 911 GT3 RS.
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Porsche 911 Launch
The Porsche 911 was designed by Ferdinand Porsche and was developed as a more powerful replacement for the Porsche 356. In 1963, it debuted at the Frankfurt Motor Show fitted with a 2.0-liter, air-cooled engine. Two years after it was exported in the US.
Fast forward to today and after producing one million automobiles in May 2017, the Porsche 911 line is still reigning supreme after every model release. According to the German premium automobile company, 70% of this model is still roadworthy today.
Porsche 911 Exterior
Since its first release, the Porsche 911 received subtle changes to pay homage to its timeless and legendary status. At the front, it is fitted with a mildly refreshed bumper with a pair of contemporary matrix headlights.
Its body is still designed with the perfect balance of classy curves and edges that effortlessly exude a premium appeal. Its rear is fitted with slightly revamped taillights and brake lights. Its bumper, designed with air vents, complements the overall look of the vehicle.
Porsche 911 Interior
To match its posh looks on the outside, the cabin of the Porsche 911 features luxury such as the sports steering wheel wrapped in leather, fully electric sports seats covered in leather with a memory package, air vents with leather trimmings, personalized floor mats, a highly efficient and interactive center console, and a contemporary instrument cluster with crystal clear graphics, and tachometer dial guards and more.
To answer their customer’s needs and preferences, Porsche offers exclusive interior trims that will truly personalize their iconic vehicle.
Technology & Safety Features
Providing useful details such as fuel economy, driving mode, speed, and other useful information is a seven-inch touchscreen system. Also, an 11-inch touchscreen on the center console is available to provide vast driving information, car entertainment, and more.
In terms of safety, the standard on all variants is the side impact beams, ABS and Driveline Traction Control, dual-stage driver and passenger mounted side airbags, curtain first-row airbags, outboard front lap and shoulder safety belts, tire pressure warning, and electronic stability control.
Platform & Chassis
The Porsche 911 is manufactured with the Porsche Active Suspension Management that guarantees comfort and heightened dynamics. The S variant utilizes the sports suspension with a lowered body. Its springs are engineered tougher and shorter with front anti-roll bars and stiff rear axles.
Engine & Drivetrain
The standard variants run using a 350 horsepower, six-cylinder engine while the S models are fitted with a 400-horsepower version. The GTS variant is affixed with a 430-horsepower six-cylinder engine while the GT3 is powered by a 475-horsepower, six-cylinder motor engine.
The Turbo models come with a turbocharged, 520-horsepower engine and the Turbo S variant is equipped with a 560-horsepower motor.
All models excluding the GT3 and Turbo choices offer a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic or a seven-speed manual transmission. The Turbo, Turbo S, and the GT3 only come with a PDK gearbox.
Porsche 911 2024 Price List
The official price list for the Porsche 911 is not available in the Philippines. To find the best price, request a callback from Porsche dealers.
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