New 911 Speedster to go into mass production

Porsche today announced that it willThe new 911 Speedster (two-seater) enters mass production.The company announced that it would

The 911 Speedster is a...The very definition of "purism"!A model like. Motorsports technology suitable for everyday use and driver oriented(Convenience and satisfaction of drivers are the first priority.)The car combines the interior of the

The new 911 Speedster is the 911R(2016)and development was based on the 911GT3. The engines were based on thePowered by a naturally aspirated 4L horizontally opposed 6-cylinder (375kw 510ps)The sound is then played back in the cockpit, providing an impressive sound experience.Transmission is a 6-speed manual transmission worked on by the GT development departmentOf course, the RR(Rear engine, rear drive)It is.

Limited production run of 1948 units.The first "356 Roadster" was registered in June 1948The name of the car is derived from the fact that it is the first of its kind in the world. And only 1,948 units will be built at Porsche's plant in Zuffenhausen, Germany, starting this mid-2019.

911 Speedster Design

The new 911 Speedster concept car was first unveiled at Porsche's anniversary celebration in Zuffenhausen in 2018. Since then, theGoodwood Festival in Englandheld in Laguna Seca, Calif.Rennsport Reunion VIand held in October.Paris Motor ShowIt was also introduced in

The mass production model reflects the design of the concept car.

It's been a tradition since the 1988 911 Speedster.Double bubble."Carbon fiber rear cover in the design, which covers the rollover protection structure, and is equipped in place of the soft topLightweight tonneau cover(The fabric convertible top is very suitable for daily use.)Strongly sloping front windows andShort window frameThe side windows, etc.

Exactly.Historical design reminiscent of the "Porsche 356" created in 1954It is.

On the other hand, used in the concept carTalbot mirrors were not adopted.Instead, it has electrically adjustable sport design exterior mirrors.

The carbon fiber composite hood of the new 911 Speedster is2kg lighter than 911 GT3The carbon fiber composite wings are from the 911R. The front apron and GT3's are used, but as for the front spoiler lip, it is completely newly developed.

The aerodynamically tuned rear spoiler and rear apron were adopted from the 911 GT3 Touring.

Next, regarding the interior. The seats areCarbon fiber composite full bucket seats,.The headrests are black leather.Shift lever is also short stroked.The door panels are made of Lightweight door panel(with net for small items)and belts in place of doorknobs.Overall weight reductionis being measured.

The "Speedster" logo is also engraved on the headrest and central meter.The meter consists of a black dial with white hands and green numbers and scalesbut it is also reminiscent of the Porsche 356 Speedster.

And with the additional option ofHeritage Design Packageis available. It was developed by Porsche Exclusive, a company that customizes the interior and exterior of Porsche vehicles.

The interior will feature a two-tone black and cognac leather finish, gold-plated "Speedster" lettering, and "GT Silver Metallic" body color, as well as the option of hood and door decals.

911 Speedster engine and equipment

The heart of the new 911 Speedster is adopted from the 911 GT3.The 4.0-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder gasoline naturally aspirated engine revs to a maximum output of 510 hp at 9000 rpm.The 0-100 km/h time is 4.0 seconds and the top speed is 310 km/h.

Moreover, it should be noted that in order to meet environmental standards10 PS more than the GT3 while equipped with two GPFs (gasoline particulate filters), and the exhaust system is 10 kg lighter than the GT3.I was surprised to hear that the GPF was a good idea. My husband was also concerned about the power reduction and weight increase that would come with the GPF, but as expected of Porsche, they have managed to balance the contradiction between the environment and power.

As for the 6-speed manual transmission, the engine speed difference between gears is accurately and independently compensated when downshifting.It has an auto-blip function.This auto-blip function can be turned on or off at any time. In other words, PASM(Porsche Active Suspension Management)They say it has nothing to do with system settings.

The GT philosophy behind the new Speedster is also reflected in its chassis. The chassis, with its 20-inch forged Speedster alloy wheels with central locking, sporty rear axle steering, and dynamic engine mounts, is based on the technology of the 911 GT3 and 911 R.

Control systems such as Porsche Torque Vectoring (PTV), Porsche Stability Management (PSM), PASM with sport tuning functions, andThe ride height is lowered by 25 mm.There are also In addition, thePCCB brake(Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes)is standard equipment.

911 Speedster in Japan

The article did not mention that "No air conditioning for weight reduction.There are rumors that "the(Optionally installed)The "purest" model is the one that is the most expensive car in the world. It would be unthinkable for a car costing tens of millions of yen to have no air conditioning, but when one considers that this is a "purist" model, it seems understandable.

My husband, for one, has been making reservations for a while now, but as expected, the slots won't be coming around. Even though we're finally getting into mass production.Japan's production quota is about two digitsSo I guess it will be impossible to see the new 911 Speedster on the streets of Tokyo. So I guess it would be impossible to see the new 911 Speedster on the streets. I wonder if any of the readers of this blog bought one!

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