What a surprise...the other day my husbandI was given a ride in a 911 Speedster by a friend of mine.So he wrote an article about his impressions. We are very envious of him. Please have a look if you like.

Limited to 1948 units, 911 Speedster

Not long ago, an acquaintance of mine told me that he was911 Speedster delivered.I had heard that the "Mito" was a "real" product, but it had been a while since I had had the opportunity to see it in person.

The Speedster is a special model limited to 1,948 units worldwide.The ancestry can be traced back to the Porsche 356 Speedster. The Speedster was then produced in the 930, 964, and 997 eras.Special models are released at the end of each model year as the culmination of the 911s of that era.

About 10 years after the introduction of the 997 Speedster, the Speedster was released as the last model of the 991 911.

Features include a front window that lays lower than a regular 911, a semi-automatic hood opening and closing system of lightweight design, a "double bubble" carbon fiber rear cover, and two "bumps" on the back when viewed from behind.

The basic components are taken from the GT3, and the 4-liter NA 6-cylinder horizontally opposed engine delivers maximum output of 510 ps/8400 rpm and maximum torque of 47.9 kgm/6250 rpm. This isThis is a 10 PS improvement over the GT3, which is operated with a manual transmission.Do.

Lightweight carbon fiber composite material is used for the front fenders, front hood, and rear cover, and the exhaust system is also made of titanium, making the car even better equipped than the GT3.

We were allowed to sit in the passenger seat of the GT3, and would like to report on the owner's impressions and the differences from the GT3.

911 Speedster, ride along

When the engine is started, theA very clear and elegant exhaust note can be heard.Phong, phong!" and although the volume itself seems to be a little more restrained than in GT3, I would say that the sound is clear and free of clutter.

Some of the mufflers were made of different materials, and later, when I looked at them more closely, they were shaped a little differently.Looks like a completely different muffler from GT3It is.

Not to mention the superb revving feel of the engine when idling.The sound is even more pleasant as it starts to run.The feeling here is.The kind of gear noise and mechanical noise that I always feel in GT3 is much less, and the ratio of exhaust noise is very high.That is.

Perhaps the amount and location of sound insulation around the engine and transmission are different. The tone is clearly exhaust sound oriented. This is very pleasant to listen to andIt provides "audible sound" even at very low to medium speeds.This is a car that will be fun enough to enjoy in the city.

The ride quality is also quite different from that of the GT3.The ride is comfortable even at low speeds.If anything, the ride quality is closer to that of the regular 911 models than to the GT series, and it is clear that the car is set up with an emphasis on the street.

But I'm not just talking about the level of softness or whatever.Anyway, supple suspensionI have the impression that the driver's seat is even more comfortable than the front passenger seat. If the passenger seat is so comfortable, the driver's seat must be even more so.

As the engine revs up, there is no dramatic change in sound from around 4000 rpm, as in the GT3, but rather the sound is the same from low rpm to high rpm, with the same tone rising from low to high. The sound is elegant and sporty, and I personally like it very much. The owner also said, "A little quieter than GT3 in terms of volume, but a pleasant sound.I totally agree with you.

The Speedster is open and has a more reclined front window than the regular model.I thought it would be quite windy, but this was surprisingly very little at all.It's not as comfortable as when the window deflectors are up on a regular 911 Cabriolet. I wouldn't go so far as to say it's as comfortable as having the window deflectors up on a regular 911 Cabriolet.At least not much more than a 981 or 718 Boxster, at all, and with less wind entrainment.(Or rather, too much wind entrainment in the Boxster)

In fact, it is reasonably comfortable at high speeds, and highway cruising will not be too much of a chore with it.

As for the sense of power, the owner saysI think it has less torque at low speeds than the GT3.He said. In fact, I asked him to step on it in 3rd gear for mid-range acceleration from low speed, and he felt that it was indeed thin on torque for a 510 PS engine, but this may be a gear ratio issue.

As for the handling, I can't say for sure since this was a ride-along experience, but I have a feeling that it is a bit milder than the GT3. Having said thatThe cornering stability and ground feel was higher than the regular 911 model, and I felt very safe in the passenger seat.It should be added that.

After a ride-along.I took my time looking at the car and it was still very beautiful.The beauty of the side view is especially noteworthy due to the lying down front window. It is probably the most beautiful Porsche at present.

Looking into the interior, the place where the back seat is originally located is like a cave, and the owner saidConvenient as luggage storageIt is said that.

And behind that is the top, which is unlocked by a switch on the center console and manually opened and closed. I actually had them do it.Almost the same as the Boxster Spyder and others, very easy and takes less than a minute.I think.

911 Speedster, once again.

This car is aA car that is built with more street consciousness than I expected.It may be more suitable for touring than the GT3 Touring. It is a model that adds a comfortable GT car-like flavor to the GT3. If we were to use Porsche's car name to describe this model, we would say that it is a "GT3" car.GT3 Cabriolet Touring PackageLet's call it 'the best of the best'.

He seemed to have such a personality.

Thank you to the owner for allowing us to experience a masterpiece that we will not see very often and may never encounter again if we are not careful, since it is limited to 1,948 units worldwide.Needless to say I am a great master car!I think it is.

It may be difficult to ride the distance, but please find a break and ride as much as possible.