Porsche is hard at work developing the next 911 but
that doesn't mean the current model is going away anytime soon. The
company could be preparing at least one more special edition of the aging
sports car.
Porsche might use the
Frankfurt Motor Show to introduce a new 911 Speedster. Little is known about
the model but the company typically introduces new Speedster variants towards
the end of each lifecycle.
The last 911 Speedster arrived in 2010 and it
featured a unique front fascia, a shorter windscreen, and wider rear fenders.
However, the biggest change was the addition of a distinctive rear roof cover
which featured a double bubble design.
Power was provided by a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine
that was sourced from the Carrera GTS. It produced 408 PS and 420 Nm of torque which enabled the car to accelerate from 0-100 km/h in 4.6 seconds.
If traditional holds true, the new 911 Speedster
could be powered by the GTS' twin-turbo 3.0-liter six-cylinder engine which
develops 450 PS and 550 Nm of torque. This allows the
coupe to rocket from 0-100 km/h in as little as 3.7 seconds.
