The Porsche 991 Speedster - Is It Worth The Premium?

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In this video we talk about the Porsche 911 Speedster and discuss whether it is worth the premiums we have seen since its release. We look at the history and the market on this car, as well as giving a brief walk around and quick drive of this incredible car!
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The ‘Speedster’ name was first seen on a Porsche in 1954, when the Americans asked Porsche to build a lightweight convertible version of the 356 for under $3,000 for their market. This was back in the days when you paid less money for less car… Porsche take note! Since then we have seen another 4 cars don the Speedster badge, all of which were limited in number, some now being exceedingly rare and sought after. The Speedster badge became synonymous with open-top driving pleasure at its purest, so when this latest iteration was announced excitement in the automotive world and amongst Porsche enthusiasts was palpable. Built to celebrate the 70th anniversary of Porsche as a brand in 2018, production has been limited to just 1,948 examples all of which were sold out to Porsche fanatics around the world before production had even started. We have all seen the tech-heavy vision for the future of the 911 with the 992 Carrera and Carrera S, this car however is still based on the outgoing 991 chassis and is intended to be a spectacular swan song for what has been a highly successful and much loved 911 platform.
Underneath that eye-catching body, the Speedster sits on a GT3 chassis and suspension setup with slightly softened dampers. In the powertrain department it gets the magnificent 4.0L flat-6 from the GT3 with higher injector pressures and new throttle bodies resulting in a power hike to 503bhp. This is of course fed to the rear wheels through a 6-Speed Manual transmission, which is the only transmission option for the Speedster, thank you Porsche! An improved auto-rev matching system, rear wheel steering and an auto-deploying rear spoiler all serve to maximise driver enjoyment and feel. The Speedsters party piece however are of course its looks, with a GT3 front end, Carrera 4S rear bumper, and the rear apron pinched from the GT3 Touring you could be forgiven for thinking this would be a Frankenstein of a car. However, when combined with a hugely expensive lowered raked back windscreen and that exquisite ‘double bubble’ single piece carbon fibre rear deck, the 991 Speedster is one of the most elegant and best looking 911s yet. Overall the Speedster has got the name, the heritage and the rarity sorted, the fact that it’s got the underpinnings of one of the best sports cars of the century and is a uniquely good-looking convertible is really just a bonus.
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  • @rtmanyemba
    @rtmanyemba4 жыл бұрын

    Finally a new video... Like how u do yr reviews.. U combine being someone who actually loves and appreciates cars... But also understands the dynamics of value and investments in them.... Something that most reviewers lack... U r the kind of person who has a very interesting perspective on car purchases... Thank u

  • @justchilling9442
    @justchilling94424 жыл бұрын

    A brilliant thought provoking review. Thanks.

  • @donjohnson4368
    @donjohnson43684 жыл бұрын

    Long overdue review video. Luv your style of presentation and knowledge of the product and especially values. Keep up the good work

  • @cabbys
    @cabbys4 жыл бұрын

    Well done! Excellent comments on current and future markets. Beautiful Porsche. Thanks for the entertaining and informative video.

  • @royd72
    @royd724 жыл бұрын

    As per usual another great video, awesome content from an awesome dealership

  • @ninoellison7793
    @ninoellison77934 жыл бұрын

    Brilliant video. Great insights into its relevance and uniqueness!

  • @petermcgrory5267
    @petermcgrory52674 жыл бұрын

    Great review! Thank you very much...

  • @mjc6184
    @mjc61843 жыл бұрын

    Stunning car - and sublime review as well. Thank you.

  • @jindalsharma
    @jindalsharma4 жыл бұрын

    Wonderful review.

  • @michaelmokotupu7994
    @michaelmokotupu79942 жыл бұрын

    I do enjoy all your videos, I would like to see a preview on the 992 911 twin turbo s and Thank you again Roman

  • @michaelmeredith912
    @michaelmeredith9124 жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! 1955 was the first year for the Speedster. I think 1948 was the first year of the 356...

  • @johnschotz1614
    @johnschotz16144 жыл бұрын

    Absolutely gorgeous! The best one.

  • @PsyentifiqueLtd
    @PsyentifiqueLtd4 жыл бұрын

    Would love to have one of these

  • @andreasmichael5700
    @andreasmichael57004 жыл бұрын

    Amazing car 🙌🏼 great video also bro keep it up

  • @Nord_Mann
    @Nord_Mann4 жыл бұрын

    Truly a great car! What’s your take on the GT3 Touring and the Carrera T? Up or down or level in value? Are you selling this Speedster?

  • @fernandetogher1333
    @fernandetogher13334 жыл бұрын

    Sharp,love the gray with a touch of black.

  • @Porschession
    @Porschession4 жыл бұрын

    If only they released it before 2019 without the particle filter!

  • @chrisman3673
    @chrisman36734 жыл бұрын

    The best looking 911since last air cooled generation Love that color magic

  • @parrogakaparadise9477

    @parrogakaparadise9477

    4 жыл бұрын

    dude exactly

  • @clu4u

    @clu4u

    3 жыл бұрын

    GT Silver Metallic?

  • @kennyng7018
    @kennyng70184 жыл бұрын

    Stunning

  • @zaverdi5986
    @zaverdi59864 жыл бұрын

    You didn't mention as a competitor the 981 Spyder....there are few that do believe it! :-)

  • @DarrenAutos
    @DarrenAutos4 жыл бұрын

    It’s the dream... Hopefully one day 👀

  • @paulkazzer
    @paulkazzer4 жыл бұрын

    Great video. Opening question,has porsche finished on a high or have the saved the best til last 🤔

  • @urbexphotographer

    @urbexphotographer

    4 жыл бұрын

    Paul Kacirek I thought that myself! I like him, he sounds like a posh Ali G 😂

  • @dx13dox
    @dx13dox4 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful machine

  • @robertgregory1927
    @robertgregory19275 ай бұрын

    Very sharp!

  • @maurosquertazzi6545
    @maurosquertazzi65454 жыл бұрын

    unbelievable Car !!

  • @superfast30
    @superfast304 жыл бұрын

    Gorgeous Porsche!

  • @theodavis9778
    @theodavis97784 жыл бұрын

    Love the heritage design .....

  • @wisruteb
    @wisruteb4 жыл бұрын

    A great car which, unfortunately, many have ended up in flipper's hands. Thailand never got the Heritage Pack option, nor PTS option. Yet many European Speedster were bought by flippers. Very very unfortunate.

  • @RennsportCollective

    @RennsportCollective

    4 жыл бұрын

    Por B. Agreed... shame they don’t go to legitimate owners that cherish them.

  • @saulespino2510

    @saulespino2510

    4 жыл бұрын

    @1bigjohn11 Hulk rollie?

  • @modspell
    @modspell4 жыл бұрын

    That was "the last" 991 made? I hope it's still sitting on the lot so I can come get it.

  • @alsatch_
    @alsatch_4 жыл бұрын

    Love the 991 speedster but unfortunately as always with special editions they are in the wrong hands. Great car.

  • @GettheFouttahere74

    @GettheFouttahere74

    4 жыл бұрын

    Porsche Network.. 911, not 991 🙏🏻

  • @alexliu8517

    @alexliu8517

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@GettheFouttahere74 991 is the 911's generation, this Speedster is the 991.2 generation

  • @stevefowler2112
    @stevefowler21124 жыл бұрын

    6MT? That is awesome.

  • @khalidsaleh5621
    @khalidsaleh56213 жыл бұрын

    Beautiful car

  • @kaphlleny4452
    @kaphlleny44522 жыл бұрын

    5:10 that car body didn't even move

  • @waltvancourt5052
    @waltvancourt50528 ай бұрын

    The baby speedster, 718 spyder is a close 2nd ! Also now, the sypder RS with a PDK.

  • @harry-qy2fz
    @harry-qy2fz4 жыл бұрын

    It should have a more rounded front screen just as the other speedsters..

  • @brianhimmelman420
    @brianhimmelman42010 ай бұрын

    Epic road car

  • @robertlulek1634
    @robertlulek16343 жыл бұрын

    I get a kick out of a commenters that saying that they have to manually put the top down what about a Lamborghini Aventador??The Aventador will depreciate this thing is going to double in price if not triple one day 20 years from now.this car is not meant to be driven with the top up it's meant to be driven with the top down who cares if it's a manual top??

  • @terrywbreedlove
    @terrywbreedlove4 жыл бұрын

    If I had the money this is the car I would buy. Damn it is so sweet.

  • @clu4u

    @clu4u

    Жыл бұрын

    I got a 981 Spyder, it’s about 1/3 the price! With about 4/5 the performance. Draws attention like you wouldn’t believe.

  • @350streetracer
    @350streetracer3 жыл бұрын

    Stunning car. Even better with a manual gearbox. Sadly, not much different from a Carrera Convertible with a manul gearbox.

  • @Don-pk2uy
    @Don-pk2uy4 жыл бұрын

    Really should have had the concepts wheels

  • @michaellau2544
    @michaellau25442 жыл бұрын

    Gonna be worth millions in the future

  • @thegram9207
    @thegram92074 жыл бұрын

    I need two . One for driving . One for investment .

  • @joeflaherty4682
    @joeflaherty46823 жыл бұрын

    The trouble with "a very special car" is then you are told you can't put miles on it because the value will fall off a cliff.

  • @TWHISPERER
    @TWHISPERER4 жыл бұрын

    Your videos are good but i only need to watch three minutes just to give you a Thumbs Up because i LOVE THIS CAR. Love it.

  • @andylaws4247
    @andylaws42474 жыл бұрын

    The gold Speedster badge option is pure cash!

  • @martinmcdonald4207

    @martinmcdonald4207

    4 жыл бұрын

    Or pure trash.

  • @PKP1
    @PKP14 жыл бұрын

    Will they ever make any model a hard top convertible? Or with a glass roof?

  • @Edgy01

    @Edgy01

    2 жыл бұрын

    Porsche has pretty much stopped making a hardtop convertible with the end of the 997 series of 911s. Back then they offered an optional hardtop, but since then with the 991 and 992 they don’t offer a true removable hardtop. (I was lucky to have ordered my PTS cabriolet S with a hardtop back then and have to say I truly appreciate having the hardtop option at times!).

  • @sb1806
    @sb18064 жыл бұрын

    Talk to you about the price after the winter of 2020. Big changes coming.

  • @josealbinosantosnogueira6013
    @josealbinosantosnogueira60134 жыл бұрын

    I'd love one day to see a car tested in English roads without rain...

  • @gc461
    @gc4614 жыл бұрын

    That’s the way they should make all the 911’s Take out the backseats move the engine forward and have it looked just like that Yeah definitely they should make every 911 look like that and built like that They should make a 911 speedster

  • @chrisquinn4181
    @chrisquinn41814 жыл бұрын

    Would you buy a Porsche 911R or Speedster? Both approximately same value and price at this point....

  • @AGC828
    @AGC8284 жыл бұрын

    Very desirable yes. Should be priced close to a GT3.... Add to 911 annual production. Not limited edition

  • @Apollonius12
    @Apollonius124 жыл бұрын

    How sweet it is to have money

  • @martinsharratt5611
    @martinsharratt56114 жыл бұрын

    Can that be bought please same model and colour

  • @Edgy01
    @Edgy012 жыл бұрын

    The original 356 Speedsters were only available in 1955-1959. (Thank you Max). The 1948 reference in the door sill refers to the first year that Porsche the manufacturer produced a “Porsche” badged car. Only idiots pay over MSRP. Porsche AG does not appreciate dealership who gouge their customers. In the past they have cut allocations to dealers who play that game. Recall the days of the 959. Porsche wouldn’t sell one to anyone who did not have a Porsche buying history with the factory, to reduce speculators.

  • @Romansinternational

    @Romansinternational

    2 жыл бұрын

    Only “idiots” pay over MSRP? If you didn’t get the original allocation then you don’t have a choice but to pay over the MSRP if you want a Speedster so I think that’s a pretty ridiculous comment.

  • @bmuns6445
    @bmuns64452 жыл бұрын

    Ferrari owners brag how little miles they have. Porsche owners brag how many miles they have. But this car should ALWAYS be a garage queen. Drive it once a week. Will retain and go up in value. I want a garage with Turbo S, GT3 Touring, Singer DLS and either this or a Sharkworks Speedster.

  • @M7KD
    @M7KD4 жыл бұрын

    What about Jaguar Project 7

  • @dannyMCDelight
    @dannyMCDelight4 жыл бұрын

    Lots of Millionaires and Billionaires will pay whatever cost for the Speedster. The same buying frenzy for the 911R.

  • @eddy_6502
    @eddy_65024 жыл бұрын

    One of the best porsche of the past 10 year and you have doubt. The new 911 is not even a 911

  • @bigmacdaddy1234
    @bigmacdaddy12344 жыл бұрын

    So what happens when you get a flat? Good luck with that one.

  • @kly826
    @kly8262 жыл бұрын

    Porsche really have a way of making conservative and desirably lovely cars 💯💘 When I'm well-off one day I'll buy myself a few..

  • @aaap16annuar40
    @aaap16annuar404 жыл бұрын

    Manual rooftop? Imagine driving and suddenly heavy rain🤣🤣

  • @robertlulek1634
    @robertlulek16343 жыл бұрын

    I will reiterate again I just can't believe the comments about the roof lmao.That's going to make and break your decision on getting a special car like this?so Lamborghinis are not special because you have to manually put the roof panels in place?? That's the whole uniqueness of this car it's special in every way

  • @stanich054
    @stanich0544 жыл бұрын

    Porsche ... There is no substitute

  • @geraldbrienza4474
    @geraldbrienza44744 жыл бұрын

    Is it Porsh or Por-sche? Yeah, you’re saying it wrong.

  • @rickdias08

    @rickdias08

    3 жыл бұрын

    I've noticed so many Brits even the most knowledgeable about Porsche tend to pronounce it that way. Growing up in the US in the 80's it was the same. Yes, now everyone knows better. But honestly, the Brits still say it that way and they really don't care what you think...I like that. Especially when people that know almost nothing about Porsche except how to pronounce the name take the bait and comment.

  • @6pistons
    @6pistons4 жыл бұрын

    It needs GT3 DNA

  • @RS-bw6ow

    @RS-bw6ow

    3 жыл бұрын

    It has GT3 DNA

  • @akinokusami3623
    @akinokusami36234 жыл бұрын

    Man, looks to rival a 918 Spyder or Carrera GT (not as pretty tho)

  • @martinmcdonald4207
    @martinmcdonald42074 жыл бұрын

    I dont think much of the soft top, 300 grand and you have to do all the work of opening and closing manually. Not good enough.

  • @mickcoomer9714
    @mickcoomer97144 жыл бұрын

    Best looking Porsche in a long time but I don’t expect having to put the roof up manually on a car costing that much. I have a push button roof on my 2001 Merc SLK.

  • @clu4u

    @clu4u

    Жыл бұрын

    Are you kidding me? Clown comment. Guess what, you have to shift your own gears with this car too.😂

  • @jordan9318
    @jordan93184 жыл бұрын

    What happens when they ban all combustion engines from the rd?

  • @theodavis9778
    @theodavis97784 жыл бұрын

    How does a vehicle “sell like hot cakes”, when there’s such a tiny allotment? It’s a bit of a GUARANTEE, eh? ........

  • @ZainKhan-rx6ed
    @ZainKhan-rx6ed4 жыл бұрын

    Its Fail Concept becuz of Roof Top is Manually .

  • @OIOnaut
    @OIOnaut4 жыл бұрын

    Pun intended warning. See 2:24 It is tricky with these center lock nuts. I just complained at the local tire dealer that against my profound (well known) desire of insisting to have the mounting of the center cap Porsche emblem towards the valve is detrimental and to make me be seen as a true street respect earning enthusiast among others, They Failed Miserably. I hurts me even more to see what has done to this car. My day is ruined.

  • @genaroromanjr4977
    @genaroromanjr49774 жыл бұрын

    Quarter of a million ,I'd buy a bus RV.

  • @gaylordsteambag_389
    @gaylordsteambag_3894 жыл бұрын

    Short answer: Yes Long answer: Yes

  • @benlibo
    @benlibo4 жыл бұрын

    Did owners receive any gifts with the cars?

  • @ferrarirosso608
    @ferrarirosso6084 жыл бұрын

    Expensive car but still dont have automatic roof set up wtf

  • @ferrarirosso608

    @ferrarirosso608

    4 жыл бұрын

    Mr. Invisual And still no technology to reduce weight on automatic roof? Thats what i try to said 🤣🤣 But there is, they just dont find out.

  • @RS-bw6ow

    @RS-bw6ow

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@ferrarirosso608 the Point is that the no automatic roof comes from the older Speedster, lightweight body and no extras for luxury trash. And as i see „Ferrari rosso“, why does Ferrari use the crap ass round blinkers on the side for decades?! No TeChNoLoGy?

  • @kallesundqvist2582
    @kallesundqvist25824 жыл бұрын

    PORCHE 911 IS A VERY GOD LOCKING CAR AND TOP KUALITET ENGINE PAINT TOLERNS DOORS GLEPS A CAR THAT WORKS IN ALL WATHERS VERY GOD BREAKS VERY GOD STEERINGS A CAR THAT ALMOST ALLWAYS WORKS

  • @polenit6390

    @polenit6390

    4 жыл бұрын

    🥃😉u r 🥜best wishes from sunny Devon

  • @robertlulek1634
    @robertlulek16343 жыл бұрын

    I'd rather not have the heritage edition I don't think it adds anything to it It actually detracts

  • @LeoNatan
    @LeoNatan4 жыл бұрын

    "Porrsch" 🤦‍♂️ Tells a lot about the "leading luxury & performance car dealerships".

  • @RS-bw6ow

    @RS-bw6ow

    3 жыл бұрын

    Yeah I always hate that, these people make me so aggressive

  • @sharinglungs3226
    @sharinglungs32264 жыл бұрын

    I don’t like the hump. The front of that car looks fantastic.

  • @TediTheGodfather
    @TediTheGodfather4 жыл бұрын

    All that money and you have to manually raise and lower the roof?! Hard pass!

  • @dfranklin72
    @dfranklin724 жыл бұрын

    So the 718 is not a great car then. Nice car. Waffling sales guy

  • @markshelby2141
    @markshelby21414 жыл бұрын

    My mint 1972 Porsche 911 says you need to learn how to pronounce Porsche!

  • @richardcatchlove9115
    @richardcatchlove91154 жыл бұрын

    Audio poor.

  • @bigmacdaddy1234

    @bigmacdaddy1234

    4 жыл бұрын

    Um no. It's the crappy speakers on your crappy computer. He sounds just fine.

  • @richardcatchlove9115

    @richardcatchlove9115

    4 жыл бұрын

    mac daddy err no, it’s his crappy mike.

  • @bigmacdaddy1234

    @bigmacdaddy1234

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@richardcatchlove9115 Sounds perfect on my computer. So yes, its your crappy speakers.

  • @richardcatchlove9115

    @richardcatchlove9115

    4 жыл бұрын

    mac daddy oh well I know the name of a good audiologist. Clearly you’re deaf. I’m so sorry to hear of your infliction. His name is Dr Ear Aid.

  • @bigmacdaddy1234

    @bigmacdaddy1234

    4 жыл бұрын

    @@richardcatchlove9115 Yeah but I am not the one complaining, you are. I hear the video just fine. Go make an appt asap.

  • @easyeagle3730
    @easyeagle37304 жыл бұрын

    Is this car worth $274,500 dollars? NO. That’s should have been the entire video at 25 seconds.

  • @inforobob
    @inforobob4 жыл бұрын

    Please folks, fix your in car audio. Very annoying.

  • @of8790
    @of87904 жыл бұрын

    Buy Bitcoin !!! 😎👍

  • @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921
    @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal29214 жыл бұрын

    The price is comical in the face of the C8 Corvette coming to Britain. Dont get me wrong, its still a nice car. The C8 will simply annihilate this market guaranteed, and it has a better interior.

  • @gaycha6589

    @gaycha6589

    4 жыл бұрын

    Thiosemicarbizide Benzoyl Alcohol - different car for different customers.

  • @edwinmezua2539

    @edwinmezua2539

    4 жыл бұрын

    A Corvette anhilating a Porsche market. Porsche's continuous profits say otherwise. Lot of Porsche owners. At least on the speedster wealth level would not even look at a Corvette.

  • @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921

    @thiosemicarbizidebenzoylal2921

    4 жыл бұрын

    Its coming to GB and in spyder form as well. I dont see Porsche competing with the C8 series at all. It already beat the Carrera S. If you havent seen it then you dont know.

  • @robertlulek1634

    @robertlulek1634

    3 жыл бұрын

    @@edwinmezua2539 most of the people commenting here I can tell I just not car people and don't know any better. You cannot compare a Corvette any other car even a Lamborghini huracan which might look better or sound better but will depreciate. This car is bound to be a classic.It will definitely be a collector as one of the last naturally aspirated Porsches with the six-speed manual .this is not the car that you take out to drive to get some milk in it's a sunny day car a special car to drive go to car show events etc I guess many of the people on this post do not know any better

  • @Flat55Six

    @Flat55Six

    Жыл бұрын

    Malibu for a loaner? No thanks.

  • @reconforsales7708
    @reconforsales77084 жыл бұрын

    200,000 grand car and a manual roof!! what a joke from Porsche. I rather buy a Peugeot convertible! Atleast that has an automatic roof.

  • @sittig904
    @sittig9044 жыл бұрын

    What super rich bullshit!

  • @themadplotter
    @themadplotter4 жыл бұрын

    carbon fibre is modern looking? reminds me of shit from 20 years ago.

  • @moneymaker251
    @moneymaker2514 жыл бұрын

    Looks good but the performance is not there ........really for a 911..They are asking between $ 310000.00 to $ 400000.00 Canadian here in Vancouver...No Thanks plus you have to manually put the top down and up ....Way , way over priced

  • @chrisman3673

    @chrisman3673

    4 жыл бұрын

    Money Maker the Ferrari way overpriced ugly and no roof, go figure

  • @gaycha6589

    @gaycha6589

    4 жыл бұрын

    Were you able to actually buy one, you would never lose a cent, making it a very cheap car.

  • @dynasys2364
    @dynasys23644 жыл бұрын

    PorschE.. It is NOT Porsch! Your pronunciation is the equivalent of pronouncing the last name Smith like Smi!

  • @single350
    @single3504 жыл бұрын

    All that money spent and you have to do the roof manually? You kidding me? NOT WORTH IT!

  • @alexandermonday3017
    @alexandermonday30174 жыл бұрын

    NOPE! This car is ugly with the roof up, and for this amount of money it should have been powered. Also,the gold is gaudy and outdated.

  • @adriankern9167
    @adriankern91674 жыл бұрын

    Such a beauty

  • @bmuns6445
    @bmuns64452 жыл бұрын

    Ferrari owners brag how little miles they have. Porsche owners brag how many miles they have. But this car should ALWAYS be a garage queen. Drive it once a week. Will retain and go up in value. I want a garage with Turbo S, GT3 Touring, Singer DLS and either this or a Guntherworks Speedster.

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