Porsche kicks off its “Icons of Latin America” series with a Sonderwunsch creation inspired by a wild cat
Porsche is marking the 25th anniversary of its Latin American division with a special series of one-off creations developed through its Sonderwunsch program. The first in the “Icons of Latin America” lineup is the 911 GT3 Ocelot, a bespoke model whose design draws inspiration from the lush Amazon rainforest of Colombia.
The one-off is based on the 992.2-gen 911 GT3 and is named after the Ocelot, a wild cat which is native to Colombia, among other countries. According to Wikipedia, the species is “efficient at climbing, leaping and swimming”, so it kind of makes sense using it on a handling-focused sports car like the GT3.
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The exterior is painted in a “Paint-to-Sample” Forest Green Metallic shade, revealing different shades of green under the sunlight. It also gets contrasting Centenaire Silver accents all around the bodywork, reminiscent of the chrome trim of classic 911 models from the ’60s.
The GT3 rides on stunning 20 and 21-inch forged alloy wheels with five double spokes, finished in the same color combination.
What’s Inside?
The cabin is upholstered in Cohiba Brown leather with Pepita fabric inserts and Truffle Brown for the headliner, seatbelts, and floor mats. Still, the highlight is the silhouette of an Ocelot which is embossed on the headrests of the Sports Seats.
Another reference to the spotted fur of the wild cat is the vintage pattern on the Pepita fabric with Truffle Brown, Black and Cream White shades.
The one-off has a Centenair Silver badge on the B-pillars with the Porsche Latin America logo and the “Iconos de Latinoamérica” script. It also bears “30 Años de Autoelite” and “25 Años de Porsche Latin America” lettering each of the illuminated side sills, honoring the anniversaries of Porsche importer Autoelite and the brand’s official Latin American arm that’s headquartered in Miami.
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As with most Sonderwunsch specials, the Ocelot doesn’t have any mechanical upgrades. This means it inherits the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six with 502 horsepower and the aggressive chassis setup of the GT3.
The Ocelot is only the beginning. Porsche Latin America says more “locally configured” Sonderwunsch projects are on the way, each a bespoke reflection of the region’s character, landscape, and culture.
The company hasn’t shared details about pricing, as this largely depends on the bespoke features of each build.
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