The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster has just been
introduced at the ongoing New York Auto Show after the vehicle was shown off in
concept guise late last year. Sitting at the heart of the new Porsche 911 Speedster is a naturally-aspirated
4.0-liter flat-six engine which delivers 502 hp and 469 Nm of
torque while revving to an extraordinary 9000 rpm. This engine is the same
basic unit fitted in both the current 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS and incorporates
individual throttle bodies just like the 911 GT3 R race car.
The 911 Speedster will be sold exclusively with a
six-speed manual transmission which sends power through the rear wheels. The
sprint from 0-96 km/h will be dealt with in just 3.8 seconds and the
German sports car can power through to a 309 km/h top speed.
Sitting at the heart of the new Porsche 911
Speedster is a naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine which delivers 502
hp and 469 Nm of torque while revving to an extraordinary 9000 rpm.
This engine is the same basic unit fitted in both the current 911 GT3 and 911
GT3 RS and incorporates individual throttle bodies just like the 911 GT3 R race
car.
The 911 Speedster will be sold exclusively with a
six-speed manual transmission which sends power through the rear wheels. The
sprint from 0-96 km/h will be dealt with in just 3.8 seconds and the
German sports car can power through to a 309 km/h top speed.
Porsche focused extensively on ensuring the 911 Speedster
is as light as possible throughout its development. Consequently, the front
luggage compartment lid, front fenders, and rear decklid are all made from
carbon fiber. The car also comes equipped with Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes
as standard and no air conditioning is featured. However, customers can select
air conditioning as a no-cost option. All up, the new Speedster tips the scales
at 1465 kg.
While the car does feature the same chassis as the
911 GT3 models, it does include specifically-calibrated rear axle steering and
new dynamic engine mounts. A set of Satin Black 20-inch center lock wheels are
also standard.
Order books for the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster will
open on May 7, 2019 and the car is expected to land in U.S. dealerships in late
2019. Alongside announcing the car itself, Porsche Design has unveiled a
special timepiece exclusive to Speedster owners.