The Porsche 911 Speedster arrives as the ultimate version of the German sports car, but in the form of a concept car

The brands whose history goes back many years and which are known as the most prestigious of all time, continue to show us today why they are. Porsche is part of this category, a brand that not only revolutionised the automotive world in the past, but still does so today. This is why the German firm is able to create entirely new models that break with everything established and, at the same time, revive certain automotive legends that made a before and after, such as the Porsche 911 Speedster.

To mark its 70th anniversary, the Stuttgart firm has decided to give itself a grand gift, which has taken the form of a 911 with characteristics that make it a very special sports car. This nine-eleven is a concept car, but in its physiognomy we find many traits common to the production 911, with one exception: its roof.

A legacy that marks the history of the engine

The Speedster name has been making history at Porsche for decades, and this is why this reinterpretation embraces one of the most acclaimed legacies within the firm. We must go back to when the Porsche 356 became the first production model of the German brand, thus giving birth to a new era for the automotive world.

The design of the new 911 Speedster looks contemporary and current, but we can discern a very classic background as it inherits elements directly from emblematic vehicles such as the Porsche 356 1500 Speedster. The shorter windscreen frame, the lower side windows and a double hump that sits over the rear are flawless signs of the great history conveyed by this new creation.

A design with harmony between the classic and the modern

Porsche knew how special this prototype could become and, to achieve this, they have carried out impeccable work when it comes to design. On one hand we find the characteristic front end of the current 911, but its streamlined design and wider bodywork make it a very special piece. On the other hand, we can see how Porsche has drawn on the bodywork of the Carrera 4 Cabriolet, although some elements such as the wings, the bonnet and the rear cover are made of a carbon fibre composite material.

It is at the rear where we find the most differences, something due to its Speedster-type bodywork, where a double hump covers the area housing its powerful engine. Furthermore, the white and GT silver colours that adorn this 911 Speedster recall the combination used on the first Porsche competition cars, a clear nod to the great past this model has behind it.

This is also reflected in the fuel cap, which recalls those used in the 1950s, or in the design of the headlights and Talbot-style mirrors. In this way, the German firm has managed to create an even more special vehicle based on iconic details from Porsche. However, the brand has also worked hard on the mechanics of this 911 Speedster.

Mechanics typical of a racing sports car

The engineers at Porsche have decided to draw on their experience by creating a genuine competition sports car to bring this 911 Speedster to life. On one hand, the same chassis used in the 911 GT3 has been employed, a clear sign that sportiness is guaranteed under the right pedal of this concept car, but the surprises don’t end here.

The German firm has also installed the naturally aspirated 4.0-litre six-cylinder boxer engine that powers the GT3, which translates into 500 CV of pure fun and the ability to reach 9,000 rpm. This driving experience is undoubtedly unique, but Porsche wanted to heighten it with the possibility of enjoying the roar of the six-cylinder with the top down, which is also accompanied by a titanium exhaust system to amplify the roar of its 500 CV.

In this way Porsche has managed to make history once again and, although for now it is a concept car, its close relationship with the production model leads us to believe the firm is considering bringing the Speedster to life in the next generation of the 911. In the meantime, this emblematic creation can be seen at the “Festival of Speed”, taking place from 12 to 15 July at Goodwood, in the United Kingdom, and it will also form part of the anniversary events, as well as the “Rennsport Reunion” in California, from 27 to 30 September.

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