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Porsche Cars Australia has commissioned a singular 911 Turbo S to celebrate the brand's 75-year presence Down Under—a bespoke piece that pushes the boundaries of factory personalization. Dubbed the 911 Turbo S Land Down Under, the one-off builds on the standard Turbo S’s 640-hp powerhouse and wraps it in a hand-applied, color-shifting Chromaflair finish that took more than 300 hours to complete.
The car made its world premiere in Sydney on April 7, 2025, and is the result of collaboration between Porsche’s Sonderwunsch (Special Request) program, the Style Porsche design team, and South African-born, Sydney-based artist Werner Bronkhorst. The paint merges two custom hues: Terra Australis Red (warm amber tones of an outback sunset) and Southern Cross Blue (pale blue as day fades into night). The Chromaflair technology uses ultra-thin flakes with reflective aluminum cores and glass-like layers that shift color based on light and viewing angle.
Inside, the cabin continues the celestial theme with a mix of Dark Night Blue, Kalahari, and Coolibah Brown leather—the latter a custom shade created for this project. The Adaptive Sports Seats Plus feature Bronkhorst’s signature brushstroke pattern, with 14,417 perforations laid out to form a coherent visual sequence. The roof lining is embroidered with a Southern Hemisphere constellation map, showing the night sky as it appeared over Uluru in 1951—the year Porsche first arrived in Australia.
One of the car’s most playful details is hidden on the rear wing. When the wing extends in Sport Plus mode or automatically above 50 mph (80 km/h), a message becomes visible: “See ya later mate,” written in a custom typeface created by Bronkhorst. The script is applied to the underside of the wing, so it’s only revealed when the wing is raised.
Porsche has not disclosed pricing for the one-off, but given the extensive handcrafted work—including over 300 hours of painting alone—it likely rivals the six-figure options of the standard Turbo S, which starts above $230,000 in the U.S. While the car is built for the Australian market, it represents a milestone for Porsche’s global Sonderwunsch program, which has seen rising demand for bespoke commissions in North America as well. In 2024, Porsche North America reported a 40% increase in requests for custom paint and interior modifications through its Factory Commissioning program.
Following its Sydney debut, the 911 Turbo S Land Down Under will embark on a curated journey to select locations across Australia, including Porsche Centres and enthusiast gatherings. There is no official word yet on whether the car will appear at U.S. events like the Porsche Rennsport Reunion or the Monterey Car Week, but given the brand’s tradition of showcasing unique builds globally, enthusiasts may get a glimpse stateside later this year.
Editor's Note: This article was updated on April 7, 2025, with details from the Sydney premiere and context on Porsche’s growing customization demand in the U.S.
