The Manila Times

Porsche B59 An ode to Haywood

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Brumos-prepared 911S. After serving in Vietnam, Haywood returned to win the 1971 and 1972 IMSA GT championsh­ips.

Driving Porsches almost exclusivel­y through to the mid- 1990s, Haywood

him as one of the most decorated endurance drivers in the history of motor sports, with a record that includes three wins in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, two in the Sebring 12

Hours of Daytona.

One of the last five 997- model production Porsches, the Porsche GTS B59 Edition pays homage to Haywood’s amazing record of overall wins at Daytona with a unique package of special features highlighte­d by its Brumos Racing livery combining Carrera white with blue and red striping. Black racing mirrors and 19-inch Sport Classic Fuchs-style wheels complete the car’s racy exterior treatment. The Black full-leather interior is trimmed with Alcantara and blue and red dualstripe stitching accents on the steering wheel rim, shifter boot and brake handle. Carrera white paint is also used on the console and the backs of the special heated memory Adaptive Sport Seats, the latter also incorporat­ing Guards Red seat belts.

Special 911s

“It is an honor and a pleasure to be involved so closely with the Porsche factory in Germany and here in the States during the creation of these special 911s — the last of the popular 997 model line. In creating the 2012 911 Carrera GTS B59 Editions, we want to honor the close working relationsh­ip Brumos has always enjoyed with the factory over the years,” said Ray Shaffer, Brumos Porsche general manager.

“The late Peter Gregg often ordered unique street and race cars for himself through his factory connection­s and we want to revive

911s is to be uniquely tailored directly from June 5, 2018 the factory and free of aftermarke­t add-ons — something no other Porsche dealer has offered. I am excited to say, we may have exceeded our goals,” he added.

The Sports Chrono Package Plus is accompanie­d inside by a Bose sound system, navigation, XM satellite radio receiver, and special stainless-steel door entry guards engraved with Haywood’s signature. On the performanc­e side, this B59 Edition teams the

a six-speed manual transmissi­on, sports suspension including PASM and limitedsli­p rear differenti­al, and Porsche Carbon Ceramic Brakes. Each 2012 Carrera GTS B59 Edition will be delivered with a factory produced photo book. This special, coffee table-style book properly documents the history, heritage, and pedigree of the 2012 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition.

The 2012 911 Carrera GTS B59 Edition Coupes will all be finished in Carrera White and feature a Black Full Leather interior with Alcantara trim.

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