Porsche has unveiled its vision for the ultimate \u201ctoys\u201d, particularly for drivers who are young at heart.<\/p>\n
The sports car brand designed three special versions of the Porsche 911 to celebrate the Toy Story films, each inspired by a key character.<\/p>\n
Unveiled as Toy Story 5 fever builds in Australia ahead of the film\u2019s June 18 cinema release, the cars are set to be auctioned in support of children\u2019s charities including the\u00a0Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the\u00a0American Red Cross\u00a0and\u00a0Starlight Children\u2019s Foundation, the cars are expected to raise millions of dollars for good causes.<\/p>\n
The last Porsche inspired by a cartoon, a blue Porsche 911 shaped after Sally Carrera from Pixar\u2019s Cars series, sold for $US 3.6 million ($5.25 million), around 10 times its retail value.<\/p>\n
This time, Porsche\u2019s Sonderwunsch \u2013 or \u201cspecial wishes\u201d division \u2013 built three cars inspired by Toy Story lead characters Woody, Buzz Lightyear and Jessie.<\/p>\n
The Porsche 911 GT3 RS inspired by Buzz Lightyear is finished in his trademark* white, green and purple colours, accompanied by special touches including \u201cSpace Ranger\u201d logos and jet warning symbols.<\/p>\n
The car\u2019s Goodyear tyres have been renamed \u201cLightyear\u201d, and its door openings light up with a special message: \u201cTo infinity* and beyond\u201d.<\/p>\n
A Porsche 911 Targa 4 GTS inspired by Jessie is finished in pearl white paint that pays subtle* tribute to the pearl buttons on her western shirt, while \u201cJessie\u201d badges replace Targa logos on the car\u2019s roll hoop.<\/p>\n
The cabin is finished in denim, leather and cowhide-look material with a \u201cYEE HAW!\u201d message on the door sills.<\/p>\n
Woody\u2019s Porsche 911 Carrera T has special blue paint that mimics the natural wear characteristics of blue jeans, created by carefully applying a mix of light blue, dark blue and white paint to achieve a textured effect.<\/p>\n
The interior has brown vintage* leather intended to \u201cappear worn and used after years of play\u201d, and the cabin\u2019s sill plates have illuminated text that reads \u201cRide like the wind!\u201d.<\/p>\n
Porsche Cars North America president and chief executive Timo Resch said it was exciting to bring Toy Story to life.<\/p>\n
\u201cMany of us \u2013 and our children \u2013 grew up watching the Toy Story films on the big screen,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n
\u201cCelebrating this milestone* is particularly rewarding \u2013 especially knowing that this initiative will ultimately support children and families in need.\u201d<\/p>\n
WATCH THE VIDEO<\/p>\n
It\u2019s \u201cschool\u201d but not as you know it \u2013 watch as motoring journalist David McCowan goes back to school \u2026 except this time he\u2019s behind the wheel, burning around a track, learning how to race around the circuit and drive a Porsche like a pro. And that\u2019s his day job!<\/p>\n
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GLOSSARY<\/p>\n
trademark: when referring to a person or place, it means something that is characteristic or typical of them infinity: limitless time and space, without end vintage: not new, from the past, old milestone: an important event in the development or history of something or in someone\u2019s life <\/p>\n
EXTRA READING<\/p>\n
Taylor Swift\u2019s Toy Story tear-jerker<\/a><\/p>\n