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Porsche 911 Speedster Returns With 500 HP GT3 Engine

Apr. 16, 2019 10:29 PM ET by Jared Rosenholtz Reveal / 13 Comments With the roof off, 9,000 rpm never sounded so good. We knew it was coming but that hasn't made this reveal any less sweet - Porsche is sending the 991 generation 911 off in style by bringing back the legendary Speedster name. As expected when Porsche first showed off the concept car, the 2019 911 Speedster will essentially be a roofless version of the flawless GT3. This means a 4.0-liter flat-six engine capable of revving up to 9,000 rpm and producing 502 horsepower and 346 lb-ft of torque. The epic flat-six soundtrack will be even sweeter than it is in the GT3 because the Speedster's roof comes off. Porsche Porsche Porsche hasn't just ripped the engine out of a GT3 without making any changes, it has also added individual throttle bodies to make throttle response even sharper. We didn't know whether or not Porsche would offer a choice of transmissions but like the GT3 Touring, the Speedster will only be available with a six-speed manual transmission. While a PDK would be faster, the manual is still pretty quick. Porsche says the Speedster can hit 60 mph in just 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 192 mph. In traditional Speedster fashion, this new model features unique design elements such as a low-cut front windshield and side windows and a manually-operated fabric top. Porsche has stripped out the interior with lightweight door panels with storage nets and door pulls. The Speedster also has red interior accents and 'Speedster' logo stitched into the seats. Keeping the car as light as possible was Porsche's main focus so the air conditioning has even been omitted, though customers can opt to have it back. Porsche Porsche Porsche The standard Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes only weigh around 50% as much as the standard iron rotors, while the six-speed manual weighs around nine pounds less than the seven-speed found in lesser Carrera models, and almost 40 pounds less than a PDK. In total, the Speedster weighs just 3,230 pounds. In addition to all of the weight savings, the Speedster features a lot of GT3-derived components such as a specifically-calibrated rear axle steering system and dynamic engine mounts. Porsche will only build 1,948 units with prices starting from $275,750. The car is expected to reach US dealers in late 2019. All Speedster buyers will also have the chance to buy an exclusive 911 Speedster Chronograph timepiece with a carbon fiber dial, and a rotor styled to look like the Speedster's center lock wheels. Porsche

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Porsche 911 Speedster Jared Rosenholtz Editor-at-Large After graduating with an MBA, Jared pursued his love of cars by becoming an automotive journalist. An internship with CarBuzz grew into his current position as Editor At Large. Jared now spends most of his time evaluating new vehicles and chasing the latest news stories in the automotive industry. When he’s not attending Cars & Coffee events on the weekend, Jared loves to watch NFL football and cruise around with the top down in his German convertible. Contact Jared @Carsnbites @jar_rosenholtz LoginSign Up Home News Features Car Reviews Car Advice 2021 CarBuzz Awards New Cars Used Cars Future Cars Compare Cars Sell My Car Car Dealerships Buy Here Pay Here Used Car Reviews Popular Tags Cars # Video # TOP # Spy Shots # Reveal # Rumor # Auto Show # Supercar # Tuning # Car Culture # Industry News # Motorsport Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Make Acura Alfa Romeo Aston Martin Audi Bentley BMW Bollinger Bugatti Buick Cadillac Caterham Chevrolet Chrysler Dodge Ferrari Fiat Fisker Ford Genesis GMC Hennessey Honda Hyundai Infiniti Jaguar Jeep Karma Kia Koenigsegg Lamborghini Land Rover Lexus Lincoln Lordstown Lotus Lucid Motors Maserati Mazda McLaren Mercedes-Benz Mini Mitsubishi Nissan Pagani Polestar Porsche Ram Rimac Rivian Rolls-Royce Spyker Subaru Tesla Toyota Volkswagen Volvo By Car Type SUVs Crossovers Sedans Coupes Trucks Sports Cars Wagons Vans Hatchbacks Convertibles Small Cars Luxury Cars Electric Cars Hybrid Cars Future Cars By Price Up to $15K $15K - $25K $25K - $35K $35K - $45K $45K - $55K $55K - $75K $75K - $100K $100K - $200K $200K - $300K Above $300K Back To Top