2024 Porsche 911 S/T revealed, priced for Australia

The limited-run 2024 Porsche 911 S/T has debuted to honour the iconic nameplate’s 60th anniversary.

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Limited to just 1963 units worldwide, the heart of the 911 S/T is borrowed from the track-focused GT3 RS, but with a toned-down body and manual from the GT3 with Touring pack.

This means a naturally-aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine producing 386kW is paired with close-ratio six-speed manual transmission.

In a nod to the 911 S racers of the 1960s and 1970s, the S/T focuses on weight reduction. Tipping the scales at 1380 kilograms, it's the lightest of any 992 911 and weighs 40kg less than a manual GT3 Touring.

Porsche claims a 3.7-second 0-100km/h sprint time and 300km/h top speed for the 911 S/T compared to 3.2s and 296km/h for the GT3 RS, and 3.9s and 320km/h for a manual GT3 Touring.

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It will arrive in Australia in “limited numbers”, priced from $660,500 before on-road costs.

For those seeking a touch of nostalgia, Porsche offers a Heritage Design package with an optional starting number between 1 and 99 in a white circle.

Shoreblue Metallic and 'ceramica' wheels are worn over two-tone semi-aniline leather upholstery with a cognac cloth centre, perforated suede headlining, and classic Porsche logos inside.

The Heritage Design package is priced at $36,760, and a Chronograph 1 timepiece – with “a rotor in the design of the magnesium wheel of the 911 S/T” –  is priced at $21,041.

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Porsche's engineers focused on enhancing on-road dynamics to prioritise driving pleasure over track performance.

A new lightweight clutch and single-mass flywheel reduce the rotating mass weight by 10.5kg, and the 911 S/T is the first 992 911 to combine double-wishbone front suspension with a multi-link rear axle without rear steer.

The weight savings extend to various components, with traditional door handles replacing electronically-operated flush units found on other 911 variants.

In addition, the front bonnet, roof, front wings, doors, roll cage, rear axle anti-roll bar and shear panel are produced from carbon-fibre-reinforced plastic (CFRP).

Other measures include magnesium wheels, ceramic composite brakes, a lithium-ion starter battery, and lightweight glass.

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Porsche's commitment to weight reduction even extends to removing certain features, such as sound insulation and rear-axle steering.

In Australia, the 911 S/T adds additional standard equipment, with a front-axle lift system, a tyre fit set, dynamic LED headlights, auto-dimming mirrors, rain-sensing wipers, rear parking sensors, a rear-view camera, and DAB+ digital radio.