Inspired by the McLaren F1 of the 1990s, this 2010 Porsche 997.2 Carrera S Cabriolet has been modified to feature a central driving position with extensive labor by the specialists at Trinity Motorsports in Ohio. Finished in Carrara White over black full leather with custom carbon fiber elements, it was factory-specified with a 7-speed PDK transmission, Dynamic Cornering Lights, the Sport Chrono Package Plus, the Bose High-End Sound Package, front seat heating and ventilation, a heated steering wheel, and more. Porsche Club of America, WIRED Magazine, Autoblog, and 6SpeedOnline have featured the car. Offering a uniquely thrilling driving experience, this 997.2 is now being offered for auction out of Pennsylvania with approximately 19k miles showing on the odometer.
This example is finished in Carrara White with a black convertible soft top. Compared to the standard Carrera, the S version features red brake calipers and quad exhaust outlets. Equipment also includes fog lights, a speed-activated rear spoiler, optional Dynamic Cornering Lights, and added 19” Sport Design wheels. Clear side markers were added, and detailed images are provided in the gallery along with a clean CARFAX report.
The black full leather interior has been reconfigured with a unique three-passenger layout. The driver’s seat and center console have been shifted toward the right, framed by extensive carbon fiber trim along each side. Additional modifications include seat bracing and a sliding mechanism that repositions the driver’s seat from the center to the driver’s door. Retained factory options consist of black instrument dials, a Sport Chrono stopwatch dial, heated and ventilated front seats, a heated steering wheel, Bluetooth phone interface, the Bose High-End Sound Package, and XM Radio. The seller notes that a passenger seat malfunction warning is illuminated due to the seat’s omission.
Updated with direct fuel injection for the 2009 model year, this Carrera S is powered by a 3.8-liter flat-six engine factory-rated at 385 HP and 310 lb-ft of torque. The rear wheels are driven through an optional 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) transmission. As part of the build, the connection between the steering column, rack, and pedals was custom-engineered, while the heater box was repositioned away from the air conditioning unit. The chassis has also been reinforced with chromoly tubing, contributing to improved rigidity and weight distribution.
This sale will include a clean title, owner’s manuals, a toolkit, and sales literature.
The seller would like you to know: “This is a one-of-a-kind Porsche, crafted by Trinity Motorsports as a tribute to the legendary McLaren F1. It delivers the thrill of a center-seat driving position, while keeping the 911’s rear seats for a unique three-passenger layout. Built with over 4,000 hours of expert craftsmanship and more than $85,000 invested, it combines Porsche reliability with supercar exclusivity. Owning the Centro 911 means driving something no one else in the world has - a rare blend of innovation, performance, and prestige at just a fraction of the McLaren’s price.”
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Sorry this was a repeat.
Just when you think you've seen everything.
@Wuzzer These are the articles:
Porsche Club of America:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dv3twuUI5es
WIRED Magazine:
https://www.wired.com/2012/11/porsche-center-wheel/
6speed online:
https://www.6speedonline.com/articles/rolling-solo-the-center-seated-911-centro/
@Wuzzer Porsche Club of America:https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=dv3twuUI5esWIRED Magazine:https://www.wired.com/2012/11/porsche-center-wheel/ 6speed online:https://www.6speedonline.com/articles/rolling-solo-the-center-seated-911-centro/
@GWhuffalo Any chance you could share a link to the article?
Bid in the amount of $1,500
It's back from Japan lol maybe the dude who has the coupe one in So FL will want the complete set
Gonna be a lot of watchers on this one...
I have so many questions. I guess I’ll start with one of the articles!
IDK
Why?
Wow, will be interesting to see the final number on this. Quite the ingenuity.
One mans dream, literally.