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"Limited-edition" model
316 miles - Owned by Southern California's most famous car
enthusiast
6-speed manual transmission, GT3-derived 502hp 4.0-liter flat six
engine
Spec'd in optional Agate Grey Metallic with Black Leather
interior
Options include Front Axle Lift, Ext. Range Fuel Tank, Bose
Surround Sound, LED headlights, and more
The word "Speedster" evokes many different emotions for a wide
variety of Porsche enthusiasts throughout the world. Max Hoffman,
the premiere importer of many European sports cars for the United
States, requested that Porsche make a special version of their 356.
He guessed that American customers wanted a stripped down,
lightweight, powerful, and elegant sportscar. Hoffman's vision
turned out to be spot on and the 356 Speedster proved to be a
fantastic hit, and went on to become one of the most popular 356
variants worldwide. Porsche produced a number of other Speedsters
for different generations using the 911 platform. The G-series 911,
964, the very rare 993, and the 997 were all variations that were
considered special editions, with unique bodywork and special
performance. With Porsche's 70th anniversary since their first
Porsche road car was registered in 1948 quickly approaching, the
German car maker revealed the concept for one of the most stunning
open-top Porsches ever made: the 991 Speedster.
Revealed to the automotive world in the middle of 2018, the 991
Speedster Concept expanded upon previous generations' styling with
far more performance than before. A long sloping rear panel, 2"
chopped windshield, 4.0-liter 502hp flat six engine, 6-speed manual
transmission only, and plenty of carbon fiber components to lighten
the car all around. Met with acclaim all around and with the public
begging Porsche to put it into production, Porsche did what they
often do best: give the public what they want.
The 991 Speedster is a low-production variant and the final model
for the 991 Porsche 911 platform. Only 1,948 examples were
produced, honoring the year of 1948 when the first Porsche road car
was registered, 356-001. A 4.0-liter 502hp flat six engine was
chosen to propel the Speedster, paired with a 6-speed manual
transmission. Carbon fiber body panels keep the weight down, carbon
bucket seats keep you firmly planted while cornering, and a number
of other aesthetic cues (like the 2" chopped windshield) carry over
from the concept car. Overall, the 991 Speedster is a perfectly
executed exercise in the balance of vintage and modern styling
molded together, paired with mega modern performance to be one of
the best open-top supercars ever made.
This 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster was ordered new from Porsche Santa
Barbara in Santa Barbara, California. Optioned in Agate Grey
Metallic with a Black Leather interior, the car was spec'd with
popular options including: Extended Range Fuel Tank, 23.7 gallons,
Front Axle Lift System, Transparent Stone Guard, 2-zone automatic
climate control incl. air conditioning, Bose Surround Sound System,
LED Headlights in Black with PDLS, and Door Sill guards in Carbon
Fiber (illuminated), along with others.
The sole owner, the most prominent car guy/car enthusiast in
Southern California, kept the car in his collection of other
special automobiles. He drove the car sparingly, accumulating only
316 miles on the odometer to date. Having enjoyed the car for a
little while, he decided that it was best that someone new should
be able to experience one of these fantastic Speedsters. Bruce
Canepa, a very close friend was asked to help find the car a new
home with someone that would absolutely appreciate the car just as
the first owner did.
Porsche is no stranger to creating special editions of their
legendary 911 lineup, injecting their own tried-and-true heritage
into new models that many new and veteran car enthusiasts can
enjoy. The 991 Speedster might be one of the best variants ever
made to embrace this formula. With stunning good looks and a rocket
launcher of an engine, this new Speedster exudes excitingly good
looks and spectacular performance. With more than enough power to
get you into trouble, comfort to use anytime, and the drop-dead
gorgeous looks to celebrate the 70th year since Porsche's first
road car, one can say that the 991 Speedster is the definitive
modern Speedster to own.
