Porsche has unveiled a unique Australian-themed 911 Turbo S to mark the company’s 75th anniversary in this country, showcasing the capabilities of its ultra-exclusive Sonderwunsch customisation division.

Known as the 911 Turbo S Land Down Under, the one-off commission was developed by Porsche Cars Australia, Porsche’s Sonderwunsch team, Style Porsche designers and Sydney-based contemporary artist Werner Bronkhorst. Rather than introducing any mechanical changes, the project concentrated on bespoke craftsmanship such as paint finishes, custom materials and Australian-inspired artwork throughout the vehicle.

The centrepiece is a hand-applied exterior finish developed specifically for the project. Two new Chromaflair colours transition from Terra Australis Red along the lower body to Southern Cross Blue across the upper surfaces, creating a colour gradient inspired by the changing tones of an Australian outback sunset. Depending on the light, the paint shifts between orange, blue, green and gold hues.

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Porsche says the seven-layer finish required more than 300 hours of hand craftsmanship. Matching Southern Cross Blue 20- and 21-inch Turbo Exclusive wheels complete the exterior treatment.

The project also introduces several one-off details. A subtle “ghosted” 75 has been incorporated into the roof using Bronkhorst’s own typeface, while a hidden “See ya later mate” message appears beneath the rear wing when Sport Plus mode is selected or the spoiler automatically deploys at speed.

Inside, the cabin receives an equally extensive redesign. Dark Night Blue leather is paired with a bespoke Coolibah Brown finish developed specifically for the car, while the 18-way sports seats feature more than 14,000 individually positioned perforations arranged to replicate the artist’s brushstroke technique.

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Australian Silky Oak timber trim, Blue Mountains topographical graphics across the dashboard and a roof lining embroidered with the Southern Hemisphere night sky as it appeared above Uluru in 1951 further reinforce the local theme. That year marked Porsche’s arrival in Australia.

Bronkhorst also created a series of miniature artworks depicting Australian wildlife and human figures, which are integrated throughout the interior and exterior as hidden design elements.

Although visually transformed, the car remains mechanically identical to the production 911 Turbo S, retaining the model’s existing performance credentials while serving as a demonstration of Porsche’s Sonderwunsch personalisation program. The company says the vehicle will tour selected Australian locations following its global debut before continuing as a showcase for the bespoke commissioning service.

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