Car of the Month – June, 2024
2019 Porsche Speedster
2019 Porsche Speedster
Engine – 4.0 liter naturally aspirated Flat 6
Transmission – 6-speed Manual
Horsepower – 502 hp @ 8400 rpm with 346 ft-lbs of torque @ 6250
Curb weight – 3,230 lbs
0-60 time – 3.8 seconds
1/4 mile time – 12.0 seconds @ 120.8 mph
Top speed – 192 mph
Number built – 1,948 total Speedsters
MSRP price – $275,750,00 (base price)
The 2019 Speedster isn’t just a GT3 with the top lopped off. It begins life as a Carrera 4S Cabriolet, and then it is massively stiffened and lightened. Speedsters have always featured a cut-down windshield that requires a unique top; the windshield is two inches shorter than that on a standard 911 convertible. Using a slightly revised version of the GT3 engine, the Speedster features individual throttle bodies, higher-pressure direct fuel injectors, and a new, lighter (by 22 lbs.) exhaust. All come standard with carbon-fiber bucket seats from the 918 Spyder; although, 18-way adjustable seats can be ordered. Speedsters come only with a manual transmission and a button labeled Auto Blip to turn on the automatic rev matching system.
The number built (1948) is a nod to the first production year for Porsche. The Speedster is a true dual-personality sports car that offers a supercar driving experience as well as a simply enjoyable drive. The color of this Speedster is “Miami Blue”