To commemorate 75 years in Australia, Porsche has unveiled a quartet of special models inspired by different corners of Australia’s “vast 7.6 million square kilometer landscape.”
The four special cars making their public debut at the Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne this week all feature personalization options and accessories from Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur and Sonderwunsch, themed around Australia’s “North, South, East and West”.
They’re not just for show either. All four vehicles – based on the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid, Macan 4S, Taycan 4S Cross Turismo and Cayenne S – can be rebuilt by the customer using Porsche’s online car configurator.
These include bespoke vehicle keys emblazoned with ’75 Years of Porsche in Australia’ (with key covers) painted to match the exterior colours, as well as bespoke illuminated door sills tailored to each vehicle’s cardinal points, as well as bespoke interior floor mats embossed with ’75 Years of Porsche in Australia’.
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Go North: Porsche Panamera 4 E-Hybrid
Kicking things off is this very special Panamera with the “Paint to Sample Emerald Green Metallic” paint finish, which, according to Porsche, “reflects the deep green beauty of the tropical north of Australia, particularly the rainforests of Queensland and the Northern Territory.”
The 21-inch Panamera Exclusive Design alloy wheels are painted in eye-catching neodymium, meant to evoke “the famous fan palm of the Daintree,” while the espresso-colored club leather interior is meant to reflect “the rich earth that nourishes this treasured tropical region.”
In addition, the available Porsche roof box offers 480 liters of storage space and a payload of up to 75 kilograms, which, according to the company, makes the special Panamera the “ideal adventure partner for long, open road trips through wild, green surroundings”.
Power for the Panamera 4 E-Hybrid comes from a 2.9-litre twin-turbo V6 plug-in hybrid powertrain producing 346kW, enough for a 0-100km/h sprint in 4.1 seconds. The 25.9 kWh battery enables an electric range of around 90 km.
For reference, the base vehicle starts at $283,000 (excluding on-road costs and options).
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Go East: Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo
Inspired by the east coast of Australia, the all-electric Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo is commemoratively painted in the color “Paint to Sample Ipanema Blue Metallic.”
The exterior is reminiscent of the hues of the eastern seas and is accented by 21-inch Taycan Exclusive Design wheels with Crayon Aero Blades, which Porsche says “evoke the diversity of marine life and coral formations that live deep beneath the waves.”
The two-tone black and crayon leather upholstery “represents the warm sand and shade of Australia’s eastern beaches,” while the Speed Blue interior “evokes the coolness of the Pacific waters that have made Australia’s surfing culture and professional board riders so enduringly popular.”
The Porsche Taycan 4S Cross Turismo’s power comes from a twin-motor electric drive system that produces up to 440kW/710Nm with Launch Control activated, enabling 0-100km/h acceleration in just 3.8 seconds – quite a slam dunk if you ask us.
The usable battery capacity of 97 kWh is sufficient for a range of up to 601 km (ECE – similar to NEDC) and can be charged with up to 320 kW using DC fast charging.
Prices for the standard Taycan 4S Cross Turismo start at $229,800 plus on-road costs and options.
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Go South: Porsche Macan 4S
Paintwork according to sample: gold-bronze metallic over Vesuvius gray. 22-inch RS Spyder-design alloys characterize this anniversary Macan 4S Electric, which is inspired by the “rugged coast of South Australia”.
In addition, the special rim color is “a reference to the dolerite sea columns that rise from the waters of the southern Tasman Peninsula” – says Porsche.
Inside, the South Australian limestone coast has inspired the extended Black and Chalk leather package, as well as the Chalk Beige seatbelts and Sport Chrono instrument dial.
Orange seating and decorative upholstery stitching are designed to “mimic the coastal stumps and rocks that run along Victoria’s coastal edges”.
The electric Macan 4S is powered by a twin-motor electric drive that delivers up to 380 kW/820 Nm with launch control activated and enables acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds.
The range of the 100 kWh battery is estimated at 619 km using the more lenient NEDC testing method, with maximum DC charging capacity stated at 270 kW.
Base price for the Macan 4S starts at $149,300 excluding on-road costs and options.
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Go West: Porsche Cayenne S
The final member of the Australian commemorative quartet is a rugged version of the Porsche Cayenne, painted in Paint to Sample Ipanema Brown.
The metallic brown SUV is said to “reflect the surface of this 4.4 billion year old landscape” and also features 22-inch exclusive design sports wheels in satin black, which Porsche says shares its hue with the “dark vertical stripes of WA’s famous Wave Rock”.
The Off-Road Package provides additional underbody protection perfect for navigating Outback WA, while burgundy seat center panels and interior trim elements reflect the distinctive hue of the Australian Outback.
Mojave beige is featured on the compass display, which Porsche says “evokes memories of the blonde sand at Cable Beach in Broome.”
The show vehicle also has a roof platform that can accommodate jerry cans and a luggage bag, but can also serve as a base for other storage and lifestyle accessories.
While the rest of the 75 Years collection is electrified to varying degrees, the Cayenne S is powered by a 4.0-litre twin-turbo V8 petrol engine producing 349kW and 600Nm. Zero to 100 km/h takes a claimed 4.7 seconds with the Sport Chrono package.
Prices for the standard Cayenne S start at $184,900 excluding on-road costs and options.
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