Porsche has introduced a new limited-edition 911 that pays tribute to the twisting mountain passes of the Alps, but American buyers will not be able to order one. Called the GT3 Bergsport, the model is restricted to just 100 examples, all of which are destined for Austria, France, Italy and Switzerland. The car was developed by Porsche’s Exclusive Manufaktur personalisation division and is based on the current 911 GT3 Touring.
The centrepiece of the edition is a new Paint to Sample Plus colour called Valleygreenmetallic, a deep green shade infused with gold metallic particles that is intended to evoke Alpine scenery and sunlight reflecting on fresh snow. The car retains the GT3’s naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine, which produces 502 hp, and comes exclusively with a manual gearbox. The Lightweight Package is fitted as standard, although Porsche has swapped the usual magnesium wheels for forged aluminium items that are better suited to occasionally rough mountain roads. Those wheels combine White Gold and Ceramica finishes, while the orange brake calipers are inspired by alpenglow, the reddish light seen on peaks before sunrise or after sunset.
Other details include tinted HD-Matrix LED headlights, a checkered-flag graphic on the bonnet inspired by the 908 Bergspyder, and special badges. The engine-cover emblem depicts four Alpine peaks, one for each country receiving the car, plus a winding road. To allow owners to spend a full day in the hills, the Bergsport is equipped with the optional 90-litre fuel tank, along with a front-axle lift system and folding carbon-fibre bucket seats trimmed in bespoke Valleygreen leather. Unlike some hardcore GT3 configurations, this edition comes with rear seats.
Orange accents appear on the stitching, starter switch, accelerator pedal, steering wheel and gear lever, complemented by more muted black and white cross-stitching across the doors and dashboard that forms stylised mountain peaks. Even the key, pouch and document wallet receive Bergsport-specific treatment. Porsche is also offering matching model cars, clothing, mugs and skis for owners who want the full set.
The GT3 Bergsport will make its public debut on September 3 at Switzerland’s Arosa ClassicCar hill climb, where Porsche ambassador Jörg Bergmeister will drive the 4.5-mile course with its 76 corners. Porsche has not published pricing for the 100 European buyers, but the Exclusive Manufaktur details are expected to add significantly to the standard Touring’s €211,200 list price. For American enthusiasts, the Bergsport serves as another reminder that some of Porsche’s most distinctive creations remain out of reach, though the company’s Exclusiv Manufaktur team could potentially recreate a similar specification on request.