quote (The ‘80s were a particularly turbulent period for Porsche A.G. A transition had to be made from Fuhrmann By ’83, Peter Schutz’s policy of reviving the 911 was in full swing. Everyone noticed the plethora of new models, cabriolets, slant-nose, specials, racers, Indy, aero-engines and more.
All this probably got more intense in ’84 when Peter had to ‘kiss-and-make-up’ with the dealers after the abortive attempt to create “Porsche Centers”.) unquote.
The fact that an official Porsche Dealer decided to "create" a mini series of ten cars was certainly not done in the back of Porsche Germany.
You've got first the cosmetic (side decals, and duck tail, painted wheels) but also the engine and Motronic upgrade about 250/260 hp
I can't imagine that Porsche was not in the confidence. But as Grady's opinion which is for me near the truth (but I'm not an authority) at that time Posrche in difficulty, left some good dealers to out-pass what they were not able to produce. This kind of cars emblematic (easy to recognize in the street a VERY GOOD PROMOTION for the 911) are True/false Porsche Series (and the modifications have certainly been approved by the German P.Authorities), no doubt there are somewhere others (in France you've got the Kenwood serie with special decals and sold by SONAUTO the official dealer).
It will be very difficult for Porsche to admit and recognize that they have existed after nearly 30 years.
But who knows.
Nevertheless its a wonderful car to drive, light with a sensational acceleration, and I supposed the same feeling than the original 2.7 RS at his time (unfortunately I never drove one).
For Grady, I've got on my USB key this picture of the inside, to show which cloth it is. But sorry I don't have the exact ref. The Flash lighten the color in fact it's darker.
For the little story, the decals and the wheel paint should have been blue and nor red but I preferred the red!!
Bst Rgds
Brett75
