Iconic Porsche models to star at Retro Classics 2025

Enthusiasts who are planning a holiday in Europe have another reason to spend extra days in Germany, following Porsche's announcement that it will be displaying several iconic models at Retro Classics 2025.

Retro Classics 2025, which will take place in Messe Stuttgart from 27 February to 2 March, is billed as a meeting place for "classic car fans and sports car enthusiasts from all over the world".

The extensive lineup of models to be exhibited by the Stuttgart-based manufacturer includes the 1974 911 Turbo RSR 2.1, which is the first Porsche racecar with a turbocharged engine to compete at the 24 Hours of Le Mans.

Also set to make an appearance is the 1967 911 2.0 Targa 'soft window', which will line up alongside a 992-generation 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition. The exhibit aims to demonstrate Porsche's ability to reinterpret the brand for the future, while also preserving its history and heritage.

Celebrating its 40th birthday at the event is the Porsche 959, which pushed both technical and engineering boundaries when it first debuted in 1986. Packing a twin-turbocharged 2.8-litre flat-six engine that kicked out 444bhp, the 959 delivered a top speed of 315km/h, which was surely an eye-opening figure back then.

The 1967 911 2.0 Targa 'soft window' and 959 will thrill both longtime fans and visitors who are new to the brand

It was one of the quickest production cars of its era, and only 292 units were produced, making the model a rare one. To this day, Porsche says that the 959 laid the foundation for modern supercars of the 1980s.

Another legendary model that fans can catch is the Carrera GT, which turns 25 this year. Its body and monocoque are constructed using carbon fibre and carbon fibre reinforced plastic, ensuring that it is both stiff and lightweight.

Mounted behind the cabin is an equally legendary powerplant: A naturally aspirated 5.7-litre V10 delivering over 600bhp. It was yet another demonstration of the carmaker's engineering prowess and continues to fascinate drivers till today.

The Porsche Carrera GT was eventually succeeded by the 918 Spyder

Said V10 is shared with the LMP 2000 (Le Mans Prototype), a racecar that was designed to compete in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, but was shelved after only completing 78km of testing due to costs.

Kept in storage since 1999, its debut at Retro Classics 2025 will provide enthusiasts with the opportunity to learn more about it through a panel discussion with none other than Le Mans winner Timo Bernhard and former racing engineer Norbert Singer.

Timo Bernhard (left) and Norbert Singer are two figures who many a fan would like to meet

Apart from seeing these cars in the flesh, visitors to the event can also experience the cars digitally through a screen that lets them get into the cars and even explore the museum shop in a 360-degree tour.

A large world map will be used to showcase where the cars from Porsche's collection are currently located. The museum is also giving visitors a chance to commemorate their visit to the event by offering selected products - souvenirs to remember the event in the years to come.