Porsche Brings Back the 911 Speedster

BTM · 09-21-2010, 10:09 AM

http://www.kilometermagazine.com/art...Speedster.html

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Originally Posted by KM

Porsche's big Paris surprise is out of the bag. The 911 Speedster will debut next week. No real explanation is needed, but here are the details. Based on the 997, the Speedster features a more raked windshield that is lower by 60 mm, and the requisite low-brow manual folding softtop for a roof. A two-seater, the 911 Speedster wears the signature double-bubble rear cowls reminiscent of the original 356 Speedster.

Power will come from the 3.8-liter naturally aspirated flat-six pumping 408 hp (DIN) to the rear axle through a seven-speed PDK gearbox. Limited-slip will be standard, as will Porsche's ceramic brake system.

A creation of the Porsche Exclusive division, the Speedster will feature an extensive list of features commonly found on the options list. Smooth black leather will find its way on nearly every surface inside except for the seat inserts, which will be rendered in checkerboard cloth. The signature color is Pure Blue, as shown, but Carrera White will also be available as an option.

The 911 Speedster will sell in Germany for €201,682 (including 19% VAT) when it becomes available in December of this year. No word yet on whether the 911 Speedster will make it to the States, but with only 356 examples slated to be built, we're guessing not. Too bad considering the original 356 Speedster was created specifically for the North American market by then importer Max Hoffman. If the Boxster Spyder is any indication, we'd say America is ready for a stripped-down, open-top 911. Bring it on.

While I like the concept, IMO the execution is not there - to me this comes off as an under-thought excuse to make yet another 911 variant and somewhat cheesy

dillon733 · 09-21-2010, 12:16 PM

I like it but i dont know where its really gonna fit in on the model lineup. It seems like the same thing as a carrera gts.

MisterSkiMask · 09-21-2010, 01:02 PM

I read about this car a while back in Excellence, this and the Sport Classic are just Porshce's way of showing off what their 'Exclusive' shop can do.

Silver-Bolt · 09-21-2010, 03:26 PM

Windshield is too tall for that speedster look.

Sylon · 09-21-2010, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by dillon733

I like it but i dont know where its really gonna fit in on the model lineup. It seems like the same thing as a carrera gts.

LOL, their model lineup of 2 cars. Seriously, they have the Boxster, and then 50 variations of the 911. Their model lineup is a 911 playing dress up.

TK-421 · 09-21-2010, 04:00 PM

Seats look GAY

esqu1re · 09-21-2010, 04:05 PM

Expensive.

MarkR171 · 09-21-2010, 04:11 PM

Ugly. Probably handle like shit compared to the hard top too.

BTM · 09-21-2010, 04:15 PM

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Ugly. Probably handle like shit compared to the hard top too.

Don't see why it would handle any worse than the existing 911 Cabrio variants...

lyndon_h · 09-21-2010, 04:15 PM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

Seats look GAY

Every post you make is read by me in Xzibit voice. It makes a lot of post, like this one, very funny

TheRox · 09-21-2010, 04:22 PM

Is porsche having problems turning aprofit?

THis is typical MBA's remarketing, fine tweaking existing models and technology, packaging it as something unique etc and charging more for it

First the Carreara GTS, and now the Speedster

Its BS.

koreez88 · 09-21-2010, 04:29 PM

Ok currently Porsche has 20 different versions of 911s. How many more is it gonna make?

TK-421 · 09-21-2010, 04:47 PM

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Every post you make is read by me in Xzibit voice. It makes a lot of post, like this one, very funny

LOL that didn't even occur to me. I'll keep it for a while then

TK-421 · 09-21-2010, 04:51 PM

A slightly modified 911 does no justice to the Porsche Speedster name. Nothing should share the same name as this, the original:

pmeloche · 09-21-2010, 05:41 PM

A Speedster 911. Because the regular 911 is such a slouch.

MisterSkiMask · 09-21-2010, 06:24 PM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

A slightly modified 911 does no justice to the Porsche Speedster name. Nothing should share the same name as this, the original

Not sure I agree with that statement. Wait, no I don't.

But, if they are going to make one they should make it in the spirit of the orig. remove content, make it lighter and cheaper, that is why the made the Speedster to begin with.

Schn3ll · 09-21-2010, 07:20 PM

20 variants is too much... takes away from the 911 mystique and cheapens the brand.

Regardless, I will still own one someday!

anthony @ eas · 09-21-2010, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Schn3ll

20 variants is too much... takes away from the 911 mystique and cheapens the brand.

This.

TK-421 · 09-21-2010, 07:57 PM

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Originally Posted by MisterSkiMask

Not sure I agree with that statement. Wait, no I don't.

But, if they are going to make one they should make it in the spirit of the orig. remove content, make it lighter and cheaper, that is why the made the Speedster to begin with.

Good points there. I retract what I said about never bringing it back

aajami · 09-22-2010, 10:08 PM

Does this car have the same engine as the 911 GTS?

I'm really not a fan of this car's styling, nor am I fan of the old school cup wheels on this and the GTS, either.

As for all of the 911 models, I really don't care how many Porsche keeps cranking out. In fact, I rather like the variety. As long as they keep making the GT3, I'll be a happy man.

graider · 09-23-2010, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

Seats look GAY

lol, agree. can't believe that is a factory option. common.

graider · 09-23-2010, 11:33 AM

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Originally Posted by TK-421

A slightly modified 911 does no justice to the Porsche Speedster name. Nothing should share the same name as this, the original:

that thing looks like the current beetle with top chopped off.

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