In a new video, Porsche continues to tease its ambiguous Project Gold. The German automaker promises "a classic body is the starting point for a vehicle that will ultimately become a truly unique piece," but what it seems to be so far is a 993-generation 911 Turbo S with a more modern interior and updated wheels. Porsche's Classic division says that this is a special machine that will require at least 18 months of construction, so there has to be something extra special about the car that we haven't been told yet. A standard Porsche 911 takes about 30 hours to build.
The video above shows the dip painting process that gives the shell the same coating as modern Porsches.
The latest teaser reveals the 993 body that forms the basis for Project Gold. The intakes in the rear help identify it as a Turbo S. Contrary to the design sketches in the original teaser Porsche released, it doesn't seem that the development team makes any modifications to the rear section of the roof.
The Project Gold also sports a set of black, five-spoke wheels that have gold accenting the center and around the rim, which should give the Project Gold a rich, handsome look. Inside the cabin, Porsche fitted the seats with perforated leather for the center sections and fine-grained hides for the bolsters. Another touch of gold to be noted is in the stitching of the seams and the "Turbo" embroidery on the headrest.
There is no word on a debut date, but Porsche has promised a new teaser on August 17. Monterey Car Week at the end of August would be a great place to unveil the updated classic because the event is packed with wealthy sports car enthusiasts. On the other hand, rumors suggest that Porsche might debut Project Gold at the Paris Motor Show in October, and having this special car alongside the future generation could be a great photo op. We will see.
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