Tough luck if you do not reside in Austria, France, Italy, or Switzerland.
Porsche is finally prepared to showcase the all-new 911 GT3 Bergsport ahead of the Arosa ClassicCar hill climb in Switzerland, where the vehicle will make its rolling debut on September 3 under the hands of Jörg Bergmeister, following a little mishap with its launch. However, in recognition of the brand’s enduring history in the Alps, the automaker has already disclosed every detail regarding this limited-production vehicle.
The team at Exclusive Manufaktur created the limited-edition Porsche GT3 Bergsport with an emphasis on honoring the Alpine region. Because of this, the car will only be produced in 100 units and will only be sold in Austria, France, Italy, and Switzerland. Every Bergsport model will be available with a six-speed manual transmission, guaranteeing the machines’ continued appeal. The package itself is based on a GT3 Touring with the optional lightweight package.
Nevertheless, compared to standard GT3s, the vehicle has a few distinctive modifications. The Bergsport lacks the magnesium wheels and rear seat deletion that are often included in the Lightweight package. Rather, Porsche claims that the car’s forged aluminum rims are more durable to the driving conditions found in the Alps. Additionally, it is just as useful as a minivan because the rear seats allow customers to share the experience with multiple passengers. To ensure you can enjoy as many of those beautiful views in one sitting, there is also an extended range gasoline tank.
The custom Valleygreen metallic [sic] paint, which is supposed to take its colors from the local rocks and, well, valleys, is one of the Bergsport’s other distinctive features. In an attempt to replicate the atmosphere of snow-covered mountain peaks, those forged aluminum wheels are finished in a blend of White Gold and Ceramica. Porsche claims that the new orange finish on the brakes evokes images of “alpenglow,” or the colors created at first and last light in the Alps. The luggage compartment’s checkered flag design pays homage to the 908 Bergspyder hill climb racer.
Porsche was established in Stuttgart in 1931, but when Allied bombing attacks on industrial centers became more frequent, the company’s operations relocated to Gmühl, Austria, in the middle of the 1940s. Porsche would continue to operate out of the Austrian town until 1950. As a result, the brand’s first sports car, the 356, was created, engineered, and manufactured at Gm² in its early years. Just over 52 vehicles—44 coupes and eight cabriolets—would be made in Austria. These vehicles are still among the most costly Porsches available.
The Porsche 911 GT3 Bergsport will premiere on a circuit with 76 turns and 4.5 miles of winding roads. I think the car will put on a fantastic show because Bergmeister is undoubtedly one of the fastest drivers in the area. Unless, of course, the Alpine-based Porsche collectors want to disprove us all, it may be the last time many of us ever see one of these vehicles driving on its own.
