2011 Porsche 911 Speedster

Porsche 911 Speedster Show

Say hello to the 21st and newest addition to the evergreen Porsche 911 line-up: the 2011 Porsche 911 Speedster, a recreation of the spirit of the classic Porsche 356 Speedster.

Designed by Porsche Exclusive department and limited to just, surprise surprise, 356 examples worldwide, the two-seater 911 Speedster is different from the other members of the 911 family by virtue of a 60mm lowered and raked windscreen and the characteristic 'double-bubble' hardcover for the manual soft top.
The profile of the new 911 Speedster is further accentuated by the use of the Carrera 4 body, the 44 millimetre wider rear stance of which additionally gives powerful visual emphasis to the rear wheel-drive configuration of the car.

Powered by a 3.8-litre flat six tuned to deliver 300 kW - up 17 kW on the 911 Carrera S - the 911 Speedster features as standard a seven-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) gearbox which transmits power via a limited slip differential to the rear axle, which lends further finesse to the chassis dynamics. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) are also standard. Added to this is exemplary protection for the driver and passenger, with the safety roll-over protection system, which is standard in all open-top Porsche cars, being specifically tailored for the unique Speedster design.

Tipping the scales at 1,540 kg, the Speedster can sprint from rest to 100 km/h in 4.6 seconds and reach a top speed of 305 km/h.
een here in the 'Pure Blue' exterior colour that has been developed exclusively for the Speedster, and which provides an intriguing contrast with the tinted front lights, black headlight surrounds, black windscreen border and other black decorative designs. It also features a bespoke front spoiler, specific side-skirts and a distinct rear apron. Porsche fans will also note the colour-coordinated black stone guard ahead of the rear wheels, reminiscent of prior editions of the 911. Upon request, the Speedster is available in Carrara White, at no extra cost.

On the inside, a meticulously hand-finished interior in black smooth-finish leather with numerous exterior colour painted details are bespoke to the Speedster. These include decorative designs with black and white patterns reminiscent of a chequered flag on the centre sections of the sports seats, and leather side bolsters in the exterior colour.

The new Porsche 911 Speedster will have its global debut at the Paris Motor Show on October 2 and goes on sale in Europe in January 2011.