The 911 S/T celebrates 60 years of the 911 badge and is a homage to the 1969 911 S.Porsche has actually celebrated the 60th birthday of the 911 with a perfectionist special called the 911 S/T. The sportscar weighs just 1,380 kg and pairs a short-ratio 6-speed handbook with a 525hp flat-six from the 911 GT3 RS.Porsche 911 S/T includes a focus on purist drivingOnly 1,963 systems will be producedTaking inspiration from both the Porsche 911 GT3 Touring and the GT3 RS, the new 911 S/T has been developed as a homage to the racing variation of the 1969 911 S, and, according to Porsche, intends to promote “sheer driving enjoyment”. To mark its location in 911 history, Porsche will produce only 1,963 units as a homage to the year they launched the very first 911. This joins a long line of other presents Porsche has talented itself this year, as the Stuttgart-based car giant commemorates 75 years since it launched its very first sports automobile: the 356. Porsche 911 S/T PerformanceWith the GT3 RS available only with a seven-speed dual-clutch automatic transmission, the 911 S/T becomes the most effective naturally aspirated 911s to come with a manual transmission. It is powered by a 4.0-litre, flat-six fuel engine that produces 525hp and 465Nm, with the 6-speed manual transmission sending out power to the rear wheels. The 911 S/T has a 0-100kph of 3.7 sec with a top speed of 300kph. The drop in the 0-100kph sprint can be associated to the reality that the S/T does not feature the GT3 RS swan-neck rear wing.This six-speed manual has shorter ratios than the 911 GT3, and is engaged via a bespoke lightweight clutch– the single-mass flywheel by itself is said to shave 10.5 kg. This “noticeably enhances” the responsiveness of the naturally aspirated boxer engine, which “now builds revs with bracing speed and directness”, said Porsche.Stringent weightsaving measures, consisting of the omission of rear-wheel steering, and the extensive use of light-weight materials such as carbon-fibre strengthened plastic (CFRP) suggest it is likewise the lightest of the current-generation 911s. At just 1,380 kg, the 911 S/T is 45kg lighter than a Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS and 70kg lighter than the 911 GT3 RS, in spite of its more obvious road-going focus. Lightweight glass magnesium wheels likewise assist to save weight, as does a lithium-ion starter battery.Porsche 911 S/T exteriorKeeping up with the purist traits, Porsche took styling cues from the 1969 911 S racer when creating the 911 S/Ts exterior; sealing its location as its real follower. Not all modern-day touches have been binned, with the S/T getting an extending spoiler with a Gurney flap for included downforce, with sizeable air vents dominating the front end.Porsche has likewise included a lightweight sports exhaust system, which, according to them, adds “a compelling soundscape”. And, unlike the 911 GT3 RS, the focus of the 911 S/T has actually not been on track usage however on usability and the driving experience on public roadways. An unique Heritage Design Package is likewise offered, adding the exact same livery and unique blue metallic paint as the 1960s 911 S racer.The Porsche 911 S/T interiorThe interiors take design cues from the RS with lowered insulation, lightweight glass and a complete CFRP roll-cage, but aspects such as retro-designed leather-cloth seats and perforated microfibre headliner are premium touches that assist keep the quality gotten out of Porsche.An initial 911 badge functions on the front, the steering wheel, the wheels and the headrests, and the 911 S/T badge at the back is ended up in gold.Porsche in IndiaWhile there has been no official statement from Porsche concerning the 911 S/Ts India launch, the car is already noted on the Porsche India site. This might add into the substantial list of Porsche cars offered in India, consisting of the 911 series, Cayenne, Panamera, Macan, Taycan and the 718 range.Also see: Porsche 911 to be carmakers sole ICE design by 2030Porsche marks 75th anniversary with Mission X electrical hypercar concept