Speedster Launch in New York

Speedster Launch in New York

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gtsralph

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Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Details here

https://press.porsche.com/prod/presse_pag/PressRes...

Last year, Porsche celebrated its 70th anniversary of building sports cars by showing two 911 Speedster Concept vehicles to the public. Now, the production version is celebrating its North American debut in New York. Powered by a naturally-aspirated 4.0 liter flat-six engine capable of up to 9,000 rpm that is also used in the current 911 GT3 and 911 GT3 RS models, the 2019 911 Speedster develops 502 horsepower and 346 lb-ft of torque, accompanied by a highly emotional, racing inspired soundtrack. For the 911 Speedster, this race-bred powerplant has been enhanced with individual throttle bodies that make the throttle response even sharper, just like in the 911 GT3 R race car. To deliver a particularly engaging driving experience highly desired by purists, the 911 Speedster is available exclusively with a GT Sport six-speed manual transmission. 0 to 60 miles per hour happens in just 3.8 seconds, and the top track speed is 192 miles per hour. The 2019 911 Speedster is planned to be available for order on May 7, 2019 and is expected to reach U.S. dealers in late 2019

The 2019 911 Speedster is the first such model developed by the Porsche Motorsport department, but it is still immediately recognizable as a Speedster. The low-cut front windshield and side windows as well as the manually operated lightweight fabric top are characteristic for a Speedster model and make the car stand out immediately. The two streamliners atop the rear decklid made from carbon fiber are another design highlight rooted in the model’s history.

The interior of the 911 Speedster is characterized by a focus on the essentials of driving. Lightweight door panels with storage nets and door pulls emphasize the dedication to weight reduction. The standard black leather interior can be supplemented with red stitching for the dashboard and the “Speedster” designation in the headrests. With this option, the door pulls are also fitted in red, and the GT Sport steering wheel is decorated with a red 12 o’clock center marker. The interior trim, which spreads to the gear shift knob as well as the door sill guards with “Speedster” model designation, is carbon fiber.

Underscoring its purist focus, extensive measures of lightweight construction help keep the weight of the new 911 Speedster down. The front luggage compartment lid, front fenders and rear decklid are all made from carbon fiber composite material, while the front and rear fasciae consist of lightweight polyurethane. Standard Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) save about 50 percent from the system weight with grey cast iron rotors. The fabric top does without any automated operation, save for the electrically-operated latch to lock and unlock it. Air conditioning is omitted as standard in the interest of weight savings, but can be added as a no-cost option if the customer desires. Finally, the six-speed manual transmission saves about 9 pounds compared to the seven-speed manual transmission in other 911 Carrera models, and almost 40 pounds compared to a PDK dual clutch unit. With this clear focus on lightweight construction, the 2019 911 Speedster weighs just 3,230 pounds.

The 2019 911 Speedster uses a chassis derived from the 911 GT3 models with a specifically-calibrated rear axle steering system and dynamic engine mounts to deliver a maximum amount of precision, stability and driving pleasure. 20-inch center lock wheels painted in Satin Black are shod with Ultra High Performance (UHP) tires to offer high levels of grip, while standard PCCB (Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake) delivers very powerful and consistent braking performance.

The history of Porsche Speedster models began in the United States.Speedster variants of sports car models, which combine open-top driving pleasure with incredibly distinctive driving dynamics, have been part of the Porsche company history since 1952. The forefather of Porsche Speedster models, the 356 1500 America Roadster, had an aluminum body manufactured entirely by hand. It weighed about 130 pounds (60 kilograms) less than the 356 Coupe and its top track speed of 108 miles per hour (175 km/h) with its 70-hp four-cylinder flat engine was impressive at the time. Featuring slot-in curtain windows for the doors, a folding top and lightweight bucket seats, this car developed exclusively for the US market was built just 16 times and already embodied several key elements of the speedster design.

By 2010, eight different production and special models bearing the “Speedster” name had been created. The 356 A 1500 GS Carrera GT Speedster represented a highlight in 1957, and the first 911 Speedster followed in 1988. Limited to just 356 units worldwide, the 911 Speedster of the 997 generation built in 2010 was the latest model to be fitted with the famous designation.

Exclusively for owners, Porsche Design has created a 911 Speedster Chronograph timepiece. The high-performance Flyback-Chronograph with Werk 01.200 movement developed in-house features Speedster specific design elements such as a carbon fiber dial, and a rotor modeled after the Speedster center lock wheel in both design and color. Genuine Porsche interior leather and thread are also used for the perforated black leather strap with red stitching.

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Edited by gtsralph on Wednesday 17th April 08:51

Juno

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249 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Individual throttle bodies sounds interesting!

BrntRubber

502 posts

84 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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In my honest opinion, Porsche really dropped the ball on the launch spec.

Guards Red with the exact same exterior and wheels as the GT3 launch... Really.


Juno

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249 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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2010spy said:
I'm not impressed either. I'm not sure I would swap my Touring (not that I will be offered that choice). I think I'd rather have my 987 Spyder & GT3 Touring! It's not quite the special car I saw at Goodwood (and it looks like it will cost £250k).
I think I read $275k dollars which is about £210k ish, looks like it comes with all the spec as standard or you could say, lack of spec as standard but that’s what’s it’s all about I guess!

Juno

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249 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Are the individual throttle bodies the answer to the WLTP problem or just to make the Speedster a little different in the engine department to the GT3 and GT3RS?

Seems PCCB standard as well.

Juno

4,481 posts

249 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Are the individual throttle bodies the answer to the WLTP problem or just to make the Speedster a little different in the engine department to the GT3 and GT3RS?

Seems PCCB standard as well.

Edited by Juno on Wednesday 17th April 10:45

av185

18,502 posts

127 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Question is will Porsche charge extra for the red 12 o clock marker?

MDL111

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177 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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av185 said:
Question is will Porsche charge extra for the red 12 o clock marker?
looks crap imo, so would hope so

MeisterH

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101 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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MDL111 said:
looks crap imo, so would hope so
Thats a tad strong... Granted it lacking... I do have to say though the interior is looking dated now the 992 is out.

I wouldn't pay 250K for one for sure, will be interesting to see what the overs market lists them for? 500k ?

Budflicker

3,799 posts

184 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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To be honest it dosnt look all that amazing to me definitely not £250k amazing.

Based on the car itself I can see them being a tough sell at list, fk paying overs for it.

av185

18,502 posts

127 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Low UK numbers as ever will guarantee good ££ premiums.

TDT

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119 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Budflicker said:
To be honest it dosnt look all that amazing to me definitely not £250k amazing.
Agreed, They’ll sell all of them and there will be silly overs market for them. But the UK numbers will be small, so this car is pretty much irrelevant or non-existent.

No sweat.

Budflicker

3,799 posts

184 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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av185 said:
Low UK numbers as ever will guarantee good ££ premiums.
Just because it's rare dosnt make it worth 250 grand.....

2010spy

1,916 posts

164 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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I think this car signals the end of 'silly overs'. I was trying to get one and would have offered up my Touring to get one. Not so sure now.

Wudee

269 posts

144 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Doesn't look right to me. I so much prefer the touring

Taffy66

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102 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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From a purely personal view this Speedster doesn't appeal to me at this price point..However for others with different ideals it'll be the ultimate 'must have' dream car..My dream car was a 991.2GT3 RS with the Weissach pack which i was very fortunate to be able to get an allocation..We all like different cars fortunately, otherwise the bunfight would be even worse than it is now..!!
I'm really looking forward to reading the specs on the imminent 718 GT4/Spyder which will be the sweet spots IMO unless Porsche have cocked it up due to the WLTP regs..However i have every faith that Porsche will deliver on these two special cars..
I agree with BrntRubber in that Porsche could have picked a more special original colour spec to launch the much anticipated Speedster..

Cheib

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175 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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I am not sure you’d care too much about the looks if you get one and use it....top down motoring with that 4.0 engine close to the rev limit. It’ll be a bloody brilliant car to drive.

GT4RS

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197 months

Wednesday 17th April 2019
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Lovely car but priced wrong, as others have said far better cars out there and that’s before you even add the possible overs. Give me a gt2rs any day of the week.

BrntRubber

502 posts

84 months

Thursday 18th April 2019
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Cheib said:
I am not sure you’d care too much about the looks if you get one and use it....top down motoring with that 4.0 engine close to the rev limit. It’ll be a bloody brilliant car to drive.
The man has a point. What else is out there that provides this driving experience? Top down, 9k redline and manual.

Joehow

585 posts

115 months

Thursday 18th April 2019
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It has ITBs who gives a toss about the wing mirrors. This will sound otherwordly good!