Porsche 911 Speedster 2019 is available for pre-order: new review

Porsche has announced the start of orders for the limited edition 911 Speedster 2019. Unlike many "special" models from other manufacturers, the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster is truly special. It is timed to coincide with the company's 70th sports car. The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster is priced at $274,500 plus shipping for $1,250.

Many will say that this is also inexpensive compared to hypercars. But everything in the world is relative. In any case, this money will be fully justified. But each option of such a car will cost the cost of a Honda Civic. As the saying goes, the rich have their quirks.

Specifications Porsche 911 Speedster 2019

However, despite the fact that it is customary to admire Porsche, experts do not agree with the townsfolk. For that money, the buyer will get a 4.0-liter flat-six pumping out 502 horsepower and 346 lb-ft of torque. That is, if you use engineering slang, the car will get a lot of power.

More than enough to accelerate from zero to 60 in 3.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 192 mph. Of course, it will be an interesting car, because unlike many other special models, the 2019 Speedster was not developed by the marketing department.

The car came about as a result of a brainstorming session at Porsche Motorsport in Weissach. The windshield and side windows are in traditional speedster style, while the top is lightweight fabric with a flip-down mechanism. There are even two carbon fiber “fairings” (headrest fairings) in the back seat, which add extra functionality.

Inside the 911 Speedster, everything is done with a focus on fundamentals. Door panels are lightweight with storage nets to reduce weight. The door sills are branded "Speedster" and are made of carbon fiber. The seats are upholstered in plain black leather. But if you want everything to be luxurious, you can get red stitching for the dashboard and red "Speedster" stitching on the headrests. Customers can also order a GT Sport steering column with a red 12 o'clock center marker.

Restraint squared

The machine is made as if the sports department prescribed a rigid diet necessary for weight loss. The front cover, front fenders and back cover are all made from carbon fiber and weigh just 22 pounds. The front and back panels are made of lightweight polyurethane. Further savings come from Porsche's ceramic composite brakes, which reduce their weight contribution by around 50 percent compared to cast iron rotors.

Air conditioning? It is not available, but it can be added at no extra charge. A six-speed manual transmission saves about nine pounds. Also, does the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster come with a manual transmission? Well, it is! Note for fans.

When all is added up, the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster weighs 3,230 pounds. No, it's not as light as a Lotus, but for a Porsche, it's not bad.

And the engine too!

This engine is based on the 911 GT3 and GT3 RS units, which have been reinforced with a special throttle body. New high pressure fuel injection and exhaust systems save another 22 pounds. In addition, the chassis is derived from the 911 GT3 and features rear axle steering and dynamic engine mounts for greater precision and stability. Finally, the 20-inch Satin Black center-lock wheels with high-performance tires look really cool.

limited edition

Porsche is now $274,500 plus for a new Speedster. Only 1,948 cars will be produced.

Porsche 911 Speedster 2019 Gallery

Photo source: Porsche Cars North America, Inc.