Porsche 991 Speedster

The vehicle in detail

Porsche officially unveiled the 991-generation Speedster at the April 2019 New York International Auto Show, marking the 70th anniversary of the marque’s first production car. With production limited to just 1,948 examples worldwide, the new Speedster was both a tribute to the original 356 Speedster and a swan song for the outgoing 991 series.

Although visually distinctive with its shortened, steeply raked windscreen and signature double-hump rear deck lid, the Speedster was underpinned by proven GT3 hardware. Power came from a naturally aspirated 4.0-liter, flat-six engine derived from the 991.2 GT3, developing 502 hp at 8,400 rpm. The engine was paired exclusively with a six-speed manual gearbox, eschewing Porsche’s dual-clutch PDK gearbox in favor of a more involving analog driving experience. Performance was impressive, with Porsche claiming 0–60 mph in 3.8 seconds and a top speed of 192 mph, remarkable figures for a car that prioritized driver connection over outright efficiency. Chassis components, including rear-wheel steering, dynamic engine mounts, and carbon ceramic brakes, were also sourced from the GT3. Carbon fiber front fenders, hood, and rear deck lid, along with a manually operated fabric roof, contributed to a curb weight of 3,230 pounds, just 36 pounds more than the GT3.

This 2019 Porsche 991 Speedster is finished in paint-to-sample, non-metallic Brewster Green over a special wishes, custom-tailored extended black leather interior with tartan cloth inserts and deviated silver stitching. As the 1,237th of 1,948 units built per its serialized plaque, this car was delivered new via Porsche North Houston in Texas, in January 2020.