Adam Posted October 7, 2003 Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 from an official OPC e-mail: ltd edition - eg 1953 made (approx 160 to UK) 266bhp - extra 6bhp via modified air routing stainless steel tailpipe (is this sports exhaust?, I guess not) modified gear lever and quiccker shift -15% less travel 550 special features: GT silver metallic exterior 2 interior options: 1. dark brown "cocoa" hood with matching leather interior 2. black hood with natural dark grey leather carpet matches leather centre section of seats, handbrake lever handle, gear shift gaiter, sports steering wheel all in perforated leather brake calipers ali-coloured rear apron gaps - masked with silver grille model lettering on boot in chrome finish rear centre console, door handles, handbrake lever, switch cover (section around aircon/stereo etc), lower part of instrument cover in GT silver door sills in black with chrome 550 inlay limited edition plaque floor mats with 550 emblem Dot matrix instrument cluster with dark dials and chrome rings Cost options fitted as std: 18" Carrera wheels (alternative is seal grey coloured Carreras with Porsche crest centres and 5mm spacers) Sports suspension (-10mm) Rollover bars in matching GT silver Heated seats Sports seats Sports steering wheel? (see 550 features) Seat backrests painted GT silver OBC Litronic PSM PSP wind deflector Limited options list at extra charge: top tint PCM, phone prep, handset cruise CD changer BOSE tiptronic factory collection so no luggage - I'll let you work out the cost of building this car but £43.5k seems good value. Porsche claim this represents a 12% saving on list a Porsche bargain - whatever next!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 7, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2003 dodgy quality but here you go Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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18ME Posted October 9, 2003 Report Share Posted October 9, 2003 Standard spec looks pretty good, as in not much there that most people wouldn't spec anyway. Don't know about that brown leather though but the black and grey is nice as I've had that combi before but not with natural leather. It does sound very tempting. I might give my dealer a ring about this. Did they say when the production will start and if people on the waiting list will get priority over anyone else? Cheers Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted October 10, 2003 Author Report Share Posted October 10, 2003 production starts Dec for delivery in March no idea about list treatment although sales guy seemed very willing to take £3k deposit from me there and then (surprise!) and yes - avoid the poo brown and provided you like silver Boxsters this represents good value and saves all those ridiculous option prices to spruce up the interior Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffperry Posted November 20, 2003 Report Share Posted November 20, 2003 don't know if your interested but i saw my local dealer today i have a deposit down on the anniversary 550. my dealer told me that porsche will officially release the specification, pricing, options etc on monday next (24 Nov) although he may get some photos of it tomorrow or saturday his current information was same as yours re: likely spec i was interested in the photos you posted. dealer was trying to tell me the brown was a retro classic look harking back to the original spyder - i had my doubts and your pics confirm - it looks like &$%"!!! but the silver body is gorgeous - they had an anniversary 911 in the showroom - same paintwork - very, very nice he also said they start production in december for early march delivery. said the car would be around #43k but with all the extras should be being sold for #48k if you get any official photos please post them - i will do same if i get any !!?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18ME Posted November 21, 2003 Report Share Posted November 21, 2003 £4000 disappeared out of my account yesterday for the 550 as we are now at the 10% spec stage. Its been a very busy week on the car front. I sold my R32 a few days ago, took delivery of an RX8 yesterday just after a paid deposit on 550, and today paid deposit on S4 cab due May time approx. I really don't know what i'm doing. Where have you ordered yours from Flashman? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrot Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 There is something strange happening here, £2k went missing out of may account yesterday too? Roll on March 1st. Alhough I did think having a receipt for a convertable was a guarantee of rain on 01/03/04. My dealer (Leeds) didn't have much info and no pictures either so the ones posted here although a bit rough are petty much all thats about. The brown does look a bit strange on the pix but I can imagine its one of those you need to see, my dealer said he had seen the brown in the siver GT and it was the dog's. They had a anniversary 911 in with the drilled grey leather and it does fab, but I want to avoid it if I can cause my TT is black and silver inside and when I get a new car I just fancy something different. Is anyone else picking one up from Leeds? Could meet up for coffee in their lounge if our delivery slots are similar time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18ME Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 Pictures at last. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 22, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 I usually hate painted wheels but the seal grey Carreras there look nice - think I'd go for those as they are unique std spec to the 550 would love to see a proper pic of the brown interior - one of those must-judge-in-the-flesh decisions I reckon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18ME Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 Initially I thought yuk, painted wheels, but like you said they don't look too bad and people will know instantly its a 550. I think this is the brown or is it my eyesight and the pic is grey. What do you reckon? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sven Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 Looks brown from here... Brown is not exactly my favorite colour, but it looks kinda okay I must say. I can even imagine 'in the flesh' it may actually be very cool... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffperry Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 ordering mine from a B'ham dealer went in today becuase he called to tell me he had pictures - by the way, well done to 18ME for getting them on the forum - i was going to beg my dealer to scan his for me and actually i think the brown could grow on me - and i love the wheels main good news - THE PRICE!!. I got an copy of an official Porsche release (with only a brief spec) - but it says the price will be 41,700 (inc VAT) - sounds fantastic value cheers to all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrot Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 Top pix 18ME, IMO the wheels are a must as they are part of the exclusive package just like the polished ones on the 911. Judging by the pix the brown leather could be the right choice for the same reason. Either way with something so rare there is no wrong choice Porsche would't make it available. The Price in flashman's post £41,700 my dealer didn't have an exact price but written on their internal sheets in pencil was £43,500 so one to watch. Either way we are it would seem in a lucky position. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrot Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 Seen this? Boxster S Anniversary Edition Porsche celebrates the 50th anniversary of its legendary sports roadster by launching its Spyder special edition Porsche is celebrating the 50th birthday of the 550 Spyder by launching a powerful Boxster S special edition - limited to 1,953 units - and bearing the name “Boxster S Anniversary Edition”. It is to be premiered in Detroit, USA in January 2004, and it is expected to reach the UK in March 2004. The “Boxster S Anniversary Edition” will be priced at £41,700 including VAT in the UK. The Porsche Boxster is a direct descendent of the legendary 550 Spyder dating from 1953: common to both are the mid-engined roadster concept, low weight, outstanding agility, timelessly elegant body lines and a high level of driving pleasure. Now as then, every part of the car is dedicated to the demands of the enthusiastic driver resulting in the Porsche Boxster already having become a modern classic. Porsche engineers have worked to enhance the roadster driving experience still further and have given the special “Boxster S Anniversary Edition” a series of sought-after equipment details and technical features that have not been available for the Boxster so far. The output of the Boxster S’s 3.2-litre flat-six engine goes up by 6 bhp to 266 bhp (196 kW) at 6,200 rpm. The special edition has a top speed of 266 km/h (standard Boxster S: 264 km/h) and sprints from zero to 100 km/h in a mere 5.7 seconds (Tiptronic S: 6.4 seconds). Its maximum torque of 310 Nm is available at 4,600 rpm. The exhaust system, which has a specially styled, stainless-steel tailpipe, delivers the typical Porsche sound. Porsche technicians have reduced the 6-speed gearbox's shift travel by 15 percent, a noticeable benefit that contributes to even greater driving pleasure whenever the car is accelerated. Tiptronic S, permitting driver selection of the chosen gear using toggle switches on the steering wheel, is an optional extra. The car’s true roadster character is emphasised by lowering the body by 10 millimetres and by sports suspension settings. This sports suspension improves the car’s roadholding still further and permits higher lateral acceleration values. Porsche Stability Management (PSM) is installed as a standard to ensure optimum safety in all driving situations. The brakes are another important safety feature. The cross-drilled brake discs have a diameter of 318 millimetres at the front and 299 millimetres at the rear. Exclusively for this special edition, the four-piston monobloc aluminum brake calipers have an aluminum paint finish. They are readily visible behind the larger 18-inch Carrera wheels (the standard model has 17-inch wheels). The spokes are painted in Seal Grey and provide additional visual emphasis. A coloured Porsche crest adorns each wheel hub cover. Five-millimeter wide spacers on all four wheels give the special “Boxster S Anniversary Edition” an even more powerful appearance and firmer road stance. Another feature that sets this model apart from the standard Boxster S are the grills finished in body colour above the openings in the rear struts, which recall the closed rear view of the 550. The Boxster S lettering at the rear is polished chrome plate. The colour of the padded front of the roll-over bars matches the interior. An on-board computer, Litronic headlamps with dynamic beam angle adjustment and a cleaning system are also standard. Most of the original 550 Spyders were painted in silver. The special edition has therefore been finished in gleaming GT Silver metallic, a colour so far reserved for the Carrera GT and the “40 Years of the 911” model. The soft top is in Cocoa, a dark brown colour used by Porsche for the first time on this special edition. The same two colours dominate the car’s interior, with matching carpet and floor mats with the Porsche inscription. Dark grey natural leather is available as an alternative; in this case the carpets and the hood are in black. In both interior colours, the leather finish on the centre panels of the heated sport seats, the handbrake lever, the gear lever gaiter, the inside door handles and the padded sport steering wheel provide exclusive visual cues and tactile features that give the interior a special character. The seat back shells, the rear section of the centre console, the handbrake lever, the grooved bar on the dashboard, the switch panel and the back of the roll-over bars are all finished in GT Silver, achieving a striking contrast. The black instrument dials are framed by chrome rings. The ball-shaped gear-lever knob is made of aluminum trimmed with Cocoa leather. The (optional) Tiptronic S gear shift cover is highly polished as is the Boxster S lettering that stands out against the black door sills. This Boxster S special edition bears a limited-edition plate on the centre console indicating each car's individual production number. Automatic air conditioning, the Porsche CDR-23 radio with audio package and wind-deflectors are all standard and complete the package. Notes: Porsche presented the 550 Spyder to the public for the first time at the Paris Motor Show in October 1953. This fabulous two-seater was the first sports car from Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen developed especially for motorsport. Weighing just 550 kilos or 1213 lb, the lightweight Spyder was destined to score numerous wins on racing circuits the world over and in road races so popular at the time. A particular highlight enthusiasts still remember to this very day is the 1954 Carrera Panamericana, Hans Herrmann finishing third overall behind two much bigger and more powerful sports cars, thus bringing home victory in his class in this fifth and last edition of the toughest road race in the world. This outstanding success was to be followed by a long list of further victories and successful entries in motorsport by both the works team and a number of private customer teams. Incidentally, the type designation of the car was not derived from its weight as is sometimes assumed; it was, in fact, the 550th Porsche design project. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18ME Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 Ok, here are the rest. Loverly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
18ME Posted November 22, 2003 Report Share Posted November 22, 2003 Flashman, who was the salesman, Andrew or Dean? I think they may be pulling a crafty one with that £41,700 is it may not be the on the road price. Just trying not to get my hopes up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
geoffperry Posted November 23, 2003 Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 i'm feeling confident about the price there's an official press release on the porsche website now (guess that's where Faithless got it from?) which says 41,700 - and the sales guy mentioned this figure to me so hey - 1,800 to spend on extras!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 that price is amazing if true - at £43.5k it was good value and would sell so why would Porsche drop the price further? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 23, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 23, 2003 and yes the brown looks surprisingly good my concern would now be the brown roof that goes with it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrot Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 The more info that becomes available about this the better it gets, and I don't think it will be long before the UK's allocation is gone, being able to buy this is one of those being in the right place at the right time thangs. Kinda feel sorry for people who had already ordered theirs. My only dissapointment is they didn't manage (on paper at least) to eek another 0.1 of a seccond from that extra horsepower that would really set it appart from the standard S as most of us will never see the extra mph at the top end. However the wider track and lowered suspension will guarantee sublime handling if a bit harsh - you can't have everything! I recently went on a Porsche run boxter evaluation day on an airfield near York, after driving, the Porsche guy answered my questions, but not from a salesman position. The questions I asked were about the lowered suspension, he suggested unless you were often on a track or had good roads dont lower the suspension with 18" ers as the ride would be quite punishing. The plus side though he comented that on a track he uses often, one corner is a 100mph standard but 112mph lowered he also said that he had only driven a couple of cars with the spacers so had no speed comarison examples but in his opinion they were a noticable improvement, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted November 24, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 [ QUOTE ] My only dissapointment is they didn't manage (on paper at least) to eek another 0.1 of a seccond from that extra horsepower that would really set it appart from the standard S [/ QUOTE ] oo yes massively noticeable difference Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nobrot Posted November 24, 2003 Report Share Posted November 24, 2003 [ QUOTE ] oo yes massively noticeable difference [/ QUOTE ] I aggree its not noticable, just a token difference like GT silver insted of Arctic silver, its still silver True 0.1 may not be much, but its the speed difference between a 911 turbo and a GT2. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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