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Meet the one-off Irish Green Porsche that is the one millionth 911 sports car ever made

MORE than half-a-century after the first was built, the one-millionth Porsche 911 has rolled off the production line – with a special Irish twist.

The German car manufacturer’s 911 model is one of the world’s most iconic sports cars, having debuted at the 1963 International Motor Show in Germany.

Back then the car was capable of a top speed of 131mph – but Porsche’s one-millionth 911 boasts a maximum speed of a whopping 193mph.

The one-millionth model, which was unveiled in Stuttgart, is based on the 911 Carrera S and is painted in the colour ‘Irish Green’.

The eye-catching paintwork is in homage to the first ever official 911, which belonged to Ferry Porsche – son of the company’s founder Ferdinand Porsche.

The car has the serial number '911 Nr. 1000000'. Picture: Porsche

Other nods to the past include a classic ‘houndstooth’ pattern on the leather seats, round instruments with silver surround and a wood-rimmed steering wheel with a 1964-style Porsche crest.

Numerous decals throughout car acknowledge the landmark one-million number.

Dr Wolfgang Porsche, chairman of the Porsche board and younger son of founder Ferdinand Porsche, has been a part of the development of the 911 since day one.

The 911 rolled off the production line at Porsche's Zuffenhausen plant in Stuttgart. Picture: Porsche

"54 years ago, I was able to take my first trips over the Grossglockner High Alpine Road with my father. The feeling of being in a 911 is just as enjoyable now as it was then,” Mr Porsche said.

“That's because the 911 has ensured that the core values of our brand are as visionary today as they were in the first Porsche 356/1 from 1948."

“My mother always wanted the car to be green and my father also never went for conspicuous colours, preferring shades such as Oak Green and Brewster Green.”

The car will go on display at the Porsche Museum after a world tour. Picture: Porsche

Mr Porsche added: “The 911 was our family car without a doubt and I’ve inherited that great fondness from my parents. I have driven every succeeding model generation with delight."

The one-off ‘911 Nr. 1000000’ was produced at Porsche’s Zuffenhausen plant in Stuttgart – the company’s home.

The car is set to go on display at the Porsche Museum in the south German city, but not before it enjoys a world tour that will take it from China to the Scottish Highlands.