The final—and many contend finest—iteration of the highly successful 991 generation, the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster was produced in a limited edition of just 1,948 cars, the number referencing the first year of Porsche production. In contrast to Porsche’s spartan beginnings, this latest and greatest Speedster brims with bespoke features and details, starting with its weight-saving, manually operated fabric roof and ever-distinctive double-bubble streamliner roof covers. Carbon fiber composite body panels and interior trim, as well as carbon ceramic brakes, are but a few of the Speedster’s extensive weight-reduction features. Offered at just 301 miles, No. 1,371 of 1,948 gets a healthy 502 HP from a naturally aspirated GT3-derived version of Porsche’s outstanding 4.0L flat-6 engine driving a 6-speed manual gearbox with auto-blip function. Custom finished in gray paint with contrasting Porsche side stripes, a black convertible top and black leather interior, the car possesses GT3-grade performance with the inclusion of a 23.7-gallon extended-range fuel tank, a mechanical differential lock with asymmetric locking, Porsche’s proprietary torque vectoring, stability management, active suspension management variable damping and stainless steel sports exhaust, as well as yellow Porsche brake calipers behind satin platinum-painted wheels fitted with Michelin Pilot Sport Cup 2 tires. The 911 Speedster’s interior is one of the most lavish ever, while taking nothing away from the purity of the driving experience. The custom tailoring option from Porsche’s Special Wishes department incorporates an extended deviated stitching package for the 18-way heated adaptive sport seats with leather-covered backrest shells, headrest logos, dashboard, doors, armrests, steering wheel, steering column casing, center console and gear lever. Dual-zone automatic climate control with optional air conditioning, Bose Surround Sound, Porsche Communication Management with online navigation, the Connect Plus module including Apple CarPlay, power locks and windows, auto-dimming mirrors with integrated rain sensor voice control and a rearview camera highlight the interior technologies. A 10,000 RPM tach, 225 MPH speedometer, aluminum pedals and footrest, and the Sport Chrono Package emphasize the Speedster’s considerable performance, and the Light Design Package, passenger footwell luggage net, Porsche-crested center console lid and 70th anniversary badge add further style and convenience to what is arguably the best 911 of the 991.2 generation.
