Finally, Production Begins for the 911 Speedster

On June 8, 2018, in Zuffenhausen, Germany, the 911 Speedster concept car was unveiled. Since then, rumors about an official production announcement have been swirling for months. And at last, on October 2, Porsche officially announced the start of production for the Porsche 911 Speedster.

The Speedster is a traditional limited-edition Porsche model, featuring a lower front windshield than a standard 911, a manually operated soft top, and the signature “double bubble” design reminiscent of the Boxster Spyder. It is always released at the very end of the current generation’s lifecycle.

This new 911 Speedster was developed at the Weissach Research Center and will enter limited production starting in the first half of 2019.

By the way, the production run for this 911 Speedster is limited to 1,948 units—a meaningful number commemorating the date June 8, 1948, when Porsche’s first model, the 356 “No.1” Roadster, was registered.

The Long-Awaited Naturally Aspirated Engine

This 911 Speedster shares its body components with the previously revealed concept car but sports the model color “Guards Red,” which contrasts with the concept car unveiled in June. The wheel design closely resembles those found on racing cars like the 911 RSR and GT3 R. The daytime running lights are inspired by motorsport, and the centrally positioned fuel filler cap on the hood features black chrome and platinum finishes.

The concept car’s body is based on the 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet, with fenders, front hood, and rear hood made from lightweight carbon fiber composites, and the chassis borrowed from the 911 GT3. Additionally, the GT development division equipped the drivetrain with titanium exhaust pipes and a manually operated 6-speed gearbox.

Moreover, the engine is a naturally aspirated (NA) flat-six delivering over 500 horsepower and capable of revving up to 9,000 rpm.

As for the price, it had not been announced as of yesterday—but it’s probably going to be quite high (laughs).

With only 1,948 units produced worldwide, it’s interesting to wonder how many will be allocated to local dealers—or if any will be allocated at all. Given its stylish design and NA engine, reservations will undoubtedly fill up instantly and likely be decided by lottery.

My husband has already placed a reservation, but I doubt we’ll be lucky enough to get one. Still, I’d love to see one in person at least once.

*For the full article (in English), see:*
“The Porsche 911 Speedster will go into production”