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For more than 70 years, the Porsche Speedster has stood for something pretty simple: an open-top sports car that focuses on driving without distractions. What started as a lightweight version of the Porsche 356 for American customers in the 1950s grew into one of the most recognizable variants in the...
The 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster is a unique blend of classic features from the original Speedster model, the 356 Speedster, and enhanced performance of the contemporary 911 generation. Equipped with a 3.8-liter flat-six engine, it delivers 408 horsepower (300 kW), surpassing the 911 Carrera S by 23 horsepower. Only 356...
Paying homage to the first Porsche model that bore the name Speedster – the 356 Speedster – the production run for the new model is limited to 356 cars. The two-seater is significantly different from the other members of the 911 family. In the best tradition, the 60 millimetre lower, more raked windscreen, the flat contour of the sporty-look manual hood, and the characteristic double-bubble hardcover for the soft top define the striking profile of the new 911 Speedster. This makes the body of this rear-wheel drive with its 44 millimetre wider rear stand out even more.