Back in June, as Porsche celebrated its 70th anniversary,
the German carmaker revealed the 911 Speedster Concept. Well, Porsche has now dropped the "Concept" part as it has confirmed that it will produce a
limited number of units of the
open-top two-seater--
1,948 units, to be exact.
According to Porsche, the number of units refers to the date the
Porsche 356 "Number 1" that received its operating license
on June 8, in 1948, while
Guards Red paintwork you see here is a reference to the
1988 911 Speedster of the
G-Model generation.
Based on the
991 range, the latest 911 Speedster will be the first car to be offered with the
new Heritage Design Packages, an exclusive accessory line by
Porsche Exclusive that "allows for an even higher degree of personalization for the 911."
Besides the eye-catching paintwork, the
21-inch center lock wheels are another visual highlight of the 911 Speedster, with its cross-spoke wheel design similar to that of Porsche racing cars such as the
911 RSR and the
GT3 R. The
red-tinted daytime running lights were also inspired by racing and match the car's paintwork. The two
"Talbot"-shaped exterior mirrors as well as the fuel tank cap--centrally positioned on the bonnet--shine in black-chrome and platinum. In contrast to the 911 Speedster Concept, the interior of the limited-edition model has
partly-perforated black leather upgraded with
red highlights.
All body components as well as the entire technology of both the 911 Speedster Concept and the limited-edition cars are identical. This includes the
shortened window frames with their
lowered cowl top panels and the
smaller side windows as well as the
carbon-fiber rear bonnet with the
double-bubble cover behind the seats. Both cars come with a
lightweight Tonneau cover, fitted by Tenax buttons, instead of a convertible soft top.
The 911 Speedster's body is
based on the 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet while its fenders, as well as the front and rear bonnet, are made from
lightweight carbon-fiber composite while
the chassis was taken from the
911 GT3. Furthermore,
Porsche's GT development department provided the
exhaust system with its
titanium tailpipes and the
six-speed manual gearbox. The same goes for the centerpiece of the limited special edition: its
naturally-aspirated flat-six engine developing
more than 500 hp and capable of engine speeds
up to 9,000 rpm.
The limited-edition 911 Speedster will
go into production in 2019.
