Porsche unveiled a 911 GT3 Artisan Edition reserved for Japan alone. Exterior draws from cut glass tradition and indigo dyeing techniques. The left-hand-drive model comes standard with the Manthey Kit. The latest 911 GT3 hardly needs help standing out. Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur division disagrees. Meet the GT3 Artisan Edition, a 30-unit special reserved exclusively for Japan, layering bespoke design details over an already focused machine and pairing them with Manthey hardware. The limited edition is a tribute to an ancient Japanese art of cut glass and indigo dyeing, courtesy of skilled local craftsmen. The exterior combines a white bodywork with Club Blue graphics and light blue accents highlighting the toned rear fenders. More: Porsche’s Last Pixar 911 Sold For $3.6M, Toy Story 5 Brings Three More Porsche says the gradient in the livery represents the flow of air and time. Make of that what you will. The front wheels are painted white, while the rear gets carbon fiber aero covers with web-like patterns meant to echo Japanese glasswork. Inside, things stay on theme. The leather is stitched in Speed Blue and white, with matching details carried over to the wallet and key pouch. Blue and white inserts run across the dashboard, center console, and doors, while the seats get an indigo-dyed pattern. Oddly, for a market that drives on the right, this one is left-hand drive only. The special edition also comes fitted with the optional Manthey Kit, sharpening the 992.2 GT3’s already serious edge. It brings a four-way adjustable coilover suspension, revised aero for more downforce, and braking upgrades aimed squarely at track use. More: Only 90 People Can Buy This GT3 And Each Gets Something Money Can’t Normally Buy Power comes from the familiar naturally aspirated flat-six, producing 507 hp (375 kW / 510 PS) and 450 Nm (332 lb-ft) of torque, with a 9,000 rpm redline. It is paired with a seven-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission. Porsche hasn’t put a number on the Artisan Edition yet. Still, with the added hardware and the 30-unit cap, it is unlikely to land anywhere near the standard 911 GT3’s ¥28,680,000 ($180,200) starting point in Japan. The more interesting question is whether it creeps past the ¥38,430,000 ($241,400) asked for the new drop-top GT3 S/C. More: Porsche Wants $5,500 For Luggage That Closes Like A 911 Door There is also the matter of accessories. Porsche is offering a “Wearable Heritage Collection” to match the car’s indigo theme. Prices start at ¥16,500 ($104) for a T-shirt, climb to ¥28,380 ($178) for a long-sleeved top, and reach ¥43,780 ($275) for Puma sneakers. The jacket tops the list at ¥51,260 ($322), in case the car alone does not quite cover it. Porsche
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