Porsche cranks out special-edition 911s at roughly the rate most of us go through coffee filters, and yet we still get excited every time one comes across our desks. The latest offering is no exception.
The 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition celebrates 75 years since the first Porsche landed on British soil, a dark green 356 that drew a crowd at London’s 1951 Earls Court Motor Show. And Porsche decided to built it the right way – with a manual gearbox.
A Very British Backstory
Porsche’s affection for green paint is well documented, so leaning on a 356 for inspiration is far from surprising. The shade here is Earls Court Green metallic, a fresh Paint to Sample Plus color laced with aluminum flecks that shift the hue depending on how the light hits it.
It’s a nod to both the original London car and the British racing green of the era. Park it next to the matching 1951 356 that Porsche’s Sonderwunsch team recommissioned for the occasion, and the lineage clicks instantly.
Tasteful, For Once
One thing that’s noticiably different here from many past limited editions – Porsche showed some real restraint in the design. There’s zero commemorative graphics smeared across every panel. It’s just a silver teardrop accent over the bonnet crest, matching mirrors, and forged wheels with their barrels dipped in that same green.
Underneath, nothing’s been messed with either, and that was certainly the right approach here too. The 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six still screams to 9,000 rpm, sending 503 hp and 332 lb-ft to the rear wheels through a six-speed manual. PDK is a no-cost option, but picking it here feels like ordering a steak well done.
The Good Stuff Is Inside
Open the door and the homage keeps going. The cabin pairs Night Green and Chalk Beige leather with corduroy seat inserts, Paldao wood across the dash and console, and a gorgeous wooden gear lever. There are even 18-way Adaptive Sports Seats Plus, unusually plush for a GT3.
The little touches pile up from there including Union Jacks embossed into the sun visors, an Earls Court 51 logo stitched into the headrests, and a Reutter-inspired badge on the rear grille tipping its cap to the coachbuilder that bodied the 356. Buyers also walk away with a Porsche Design chronograph, a Night Green leather weekender bag, a 1:18 scale model, and a book chronicling the build.
Spec Sheet
Model: Porsche 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition
Model Year: 2026
Base: 911 GT3 with Touring Package
Engine: 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six
Power: 503 hp (510 PS)
Torque: 332 lb-ft
Transmission: 6-speed manual (PDK no-cost option)
Drivetrain: Rear-wheel drive
0-62 MPH: 3.9 seconds (manual)
Top Speed: 194 mph (manual)
Wheels: Forged alloy, 20-inch front / 21-inch rear
Production: 51 units (UK only)
Pricing & Availability
The Earls Court 51 Edition starts at £251,951 (~$338,000), which is roughly £94,000 north of a standard GT3 Touring and, awkwardly, about £20,000 more than the 911 S/T. It makes its public debut at Silverstone on June 20 and 21, though stateside enthusiasts can only watch from afar, since all 51 cars stay in Britain.
Recap
2026 Porsche 911 GT3 Earls Court 51 Edition
Porsche celebrates 75 years in Britain with 51 manual GT3 Tourings finished in bespoke Earls Court Green. Tasteful, rare, and frustratingly off-limits to the rest of us.
