Porsche 911
It sounds like an emergency hotline for Porsche owners, but of course, it is the iconic car that every other celeb owns for their city driving or the occasional track adventure. Today we take a look at some of the unique qualities of this classic vehicle, who owns them, where it came from, and some of the latest news. Let’s dive right in.
Five Celebs Who Own Porsche 911 Car
Clearly, a popular car with the rich and famous, Porsche is never short of buyers from the worlds of business, sports, and entertainment.
LeBron James
King James, one of the greatest basketball players of all time is the proud owner of a 911. In fact, the legend owns four Porsche cars in total but rumor has it that the Porsche 911 Turbo S convertible is by far his number one pick when it comes to taking hitting the road. LeBron's love of the 911 extends to the entire Porsche brand and he has been known to gift high-end vehicles from this manufacturer to family and friends.
Ronaldo
No surprises here. The footballing legend and 5-time Ballon D'Or winner is famous for his over-the-top collection of supercars and luxury vehicles, so it stands to reason that he would have a Porsche or two in his garage. Like LeBron, Cristiano also couldn't resist the 911 Turbo S model and it’s not the first one he has owned. The footballing legend has even bought and sold one of the high- end models in the past, but when the new version was released he couldn’t hold back and had to have one in his garage.
David Beckham
The legendary England Captain and global ambassador for football is the proud owner of a customized all-black Porsche 911 Turbo convertible. For David, this is an everyday car and he is often spotted behind the wheel driving the streets of London.
Keanu Reeves
Is there anyone who isn't a fan of Keanu at this point? Neo, John Wick, Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure are all synonymous with the understated man of the people and Hollywood’s most famous gentleman. Like LeBron, love of the Porsche brand runs deep with Keanu and goes back to his childhood. From the time his grandmother gifted him a toy model Porsche he dreamed of owning one and when eventually had the means, he splashed out on a 911 Carerra 4S. Unfortunately, his beloved wheels were stolen from right outside his home. All, however, was not lost. Knowing his love of the brand Porsche created a custom 911 Carerra 4S just for him. So touching.
Wiz Khalifa
The eccentric rapper loves cars and true to form he had to go one further. His 911 had to be custom designed with a bright blue exterior that makes the entertainer instantly recognizable when he takes the wheels out to get milk at the store. Or if he's showing up at an awards ceremony.
Why Is It So Special?
The 2022 version comes with a basic price tag of $102,550, but is it worth it? Some say yes. Nay, they scream yes.This small beast comes with twin-turbo flat-six engines which may not mean much to you technically until you hear it roar. That growl is as distinctive as many of the celebs who drive this car. The sound alone sets it far apart from the mid to low-end cars the rest of us schlep around in. But it's more than just that. The engineering makes this car a joy to drive with quick-shifting dual-clutch automatic or manual gears and options for rear or all-wheel drive.
The Porsche Origin Story
It all begins back in the swinging 60s, 1963 to be exact. The brand is a child of the 60s and still carries with it that aura of freedom and adventure. Since then it has sold over 1 million units which makes it the best-selling sports car of all time. The look is constantly evolving with design teams making sure that it is present in all of the major races and rallies that take place worldwide. There is always someone competing with a souped-up Porsche somewhere.Add to this the constant upgrades to technology while keeping the essential design the same and you have a recipe for perennial success that transcends fashion, history, and politics alike.
Porsche 911 2023 Edition
Can it get any better for the 911? Considering the car seems to only improve year on year there is no reason to think that 2023 will be any different. The engineering boffins and design gurus in Stuttgart assure us that it will be the vehicle's greatest year ever. 2023 is the brand’s 70th birthday so the team is under pressure to produce something truly unforgettable.
The base price will be $186,370 so you better start saving your pennies and make sure to get your name on the wait list early before the likes of LeBron and Ronaldo get there first. A further 15 will be released in Canada so you can try there if the USA wait-list is already full. This really will be an epic release so make sure to act fast if you want yours. And no, we have no connection to the Porsche company and will not receive anything for this if you buy one, in case anyone was wondering. We are just fans of the car like everybody else.
