The outgoing 991 generation has a few more parade laps left.
Ahead of the 2019 New York International Auto Show, Porsche
on Tuesday took the wraps off one of the last 911 models based on the 991
generation before the recently revealed 992 arrives to take the full mantle.
The 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster is a lightweight convertible
based from the 911 GT3 Touring model and features a 4.0-liter naturally
aspirated flat-6 at its heart—or tail.
That engine spins out 502 horsepower and spins up to 9,000
rpm, with drive going to the rear wheels through a 6-speed manual transmission
only. According to Porsche, the car will speed from 0-60 mph in 3.8 seconds on
its way to a top speed of 192 mph.
The Speedster was developed by the Porsche Motorsport
department, which massaged the 911 GT3 mill and added throttle bodies from the
911 GT3 R race car. That soundtrack blares into the cabin unfettered; the
Speedster's low windshield and lack of a hard roof are perfect for al fresco
aural enjoyment.
Porsche also put the 911 on a diet when making the
Speedster—aside from chopping off the roof, of course. As standard, the Speedster
lacks air conditioning (it can be added back for free), and uses cloth door
pulls and netting to cut down on plastics. The "frunk" lid, front
fenders, and rear decklid are all made from carbon fiber composites, too. The
cloth roof (if you must) is manually operated and the front and rear bumpers
are polyurethane. Compared to a GT3, the Speedster weighs just 100 pounds
more.
But the Speedster was made for driving. Aside from the heart
of a GT3, the Speedster features rear-axle steering and fluid-filled engine
mounts for total tail control. Porsche carbon-ceramic brakes are standard
equipment behind stock 20-inch wheels with wide summer rubber.
Porsche will only build 1,948 Speedsters for sale
worldwide—a nod to the year Porsche-branded vehicles were first mass
produced—and U.S.-bound models will be available to order on May 7. Deliveries
for those lucky enough to secure one will begin later this year.
source: https://www.motorauthority.com/news/1122635_2019-porsche-911-speedster-revealed-a-topless-sendoff
by Aaron Cole
http://www.boscheuropean.com
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