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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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
A brilliant thought provoking review. Thanks.
Long overdue review video. Luv your style of presentation and knowledge of the product and especially values. Keep up the good work
Well done! Excellent comments on current and future markets. Beautiful Porsche. Thanks for the entertaining and informative video.
As per usual another great video, awesome content from an awesome dealership
Brilliant video. Great insights into its relevance and uniqueness!
Great review! Thank you very much...
Stunning car - and sublime review as well. Thank you.
Wonderful review.
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
Awesome video! 1955 was the first year for the Speedster. I think 1948 was the first year of the 356...
Absolutely gorgeous! The best one.
Would love to have one of these
Amazing car 🙌🏼 great video also bro keep it up
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?
Sharp,love the gray with a touch of black.
If only they released it before 2019 without the particle filter!
The best looking 911since last air cooled generation Love that color magic
@parrogakaparadise9477
4 жыл бұрын
dude exactly
@clu4u
3 жыл бұрын
GT Silver Metallic?
Stunning
You didn't mention as a competitor the 981 Spyder....there are few that do believe it! :-)
It’s the dream... Hopefully one day 👀
Great video. Opening question,has porsche finished on a high or have the saved the best til last 🤔
@urbexphotographer
4 жыл бұрын
Paul Kacirek I thought that myself! I like him, he sounds like a posh Ali G 😂
Beautiful machine
Very sharp!
unbelievable Car !!
Gorgeous Porsche!
Love the heritage design .....
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
4 жыл бұрын
Por B. Agreed... shame they don’t go to legitimate owners that cherish them.
@saulespino2510
4 жыл бұрын
@1bigjohn11 Hulk rollie?
That was "the last" 991 made? I hope it's still sitting on the lot so I can come get it.
Love the 991 speedster but unfortunately as always with special editions they are in the wrong hands. Great car.
@GettheFouttahere74
4 жыл бұрын
Porsche Network.. 911, not 991 🙏🏻
@alexliu8517
4 жыл бұрын
@@GettheFouttahere74 991 is the 911's generation, this Speedster is the 991.2 generation
6MT? That is awesome.
Beautiful car
5:10 that car body didn't even move
The baby speedster, 718 spyder is a close 2nd ! Also now, the sypder RS with a PDK.
It should have a more rounded front screen just as the other speedsters..
Epic road car
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??
If I had the money this is the car I would buy. Damn it is so sweet.
@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.
Stunning car. Even better with a manual gearbox. Sadly, not much different from a Carrera Convertible with a manul gearbox.
Really should have had the concepts wheels
Gonna be worth millions in the future
I need two . One for driving . One for investment .
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.
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.
The gold Speedster badge option is pure cash!
@martinmcdonald4207
4 жыл бұрын
Or pure trash.
Will they ever make any model a hard top convertible? Or with a glass roof?
@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!).
Talk to you about the price after the winter of 2020. Big changes coming.
I'd love one day to see a car tested in English roads without rain...
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
Would you buy a Porsche 911R or Speedster? Both approximately same value and price at this point....
Very desirable yes. Should be priced close to a GT3.... Add to 911 annual production. Not limited edition
How sweet it is to have money
Can that be bought please same model and colour
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
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.
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.
What about Jaguar Project 7
Lots of Millionaires and Billionaires will pay whatever cost for the Speedster. The same buying frenzy for the 911R.
One of the best porsche of the past 10 year and you have doubt. The new 911 is not even a 911
So what happens when you get a flat? Good luck with that one.
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..
Manual rooftop? Imagine driving and suddenly heavy rain🤣🤣
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
Porsche ... There is no substitute
Is it Porsh or Por-sche? Yeah, you’re saying it wrong.
@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.
It needs GT3 DNA
@RS-bw6ow
3 жыл бұрын
It has GT3 DNA
Man, looks to rival a 918 Spyder or Carrera GT (not as pretty tho)
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.
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
Жыл бұрын
Are you kidding me? Clown comment. Guess what, you have to shift your own gears with this car too.😂
What happens when they ban all combustion engines from the rd?
How does a vehicle “sell like hot cakes”, when there’s such a tiny allotment? It’s a bit of a GUARANTEE, eh? ........
Its Fail Concept becuz of Roof Top is Manually .
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.
Quarter of a million ,I'd buy a bus RV.
Short answer: Yes Long answer: Yes
Did owners receive any gifts with the cars?
Expensive car but still dont have automatic roof set up wtf
@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
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?
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
4 жыл бұрын
🥃😉u r 🥜best wishes from sunny Devon
I'd rather not have the heritage edition I don't think it adds anything to it It actually detracts
"Porrsch" 🤦♂️ Tells a lot about the "leading luxury & performance car dealerships".
@RS-bw6ow
3 жыл бұрын
Yeah I always hate that, these people make me so aggressive
I don’t like the hump. The front of that car looks fantastic.
All that money and you have to manually raise and lower the roof?! Hard pass!
So the 718 is not a great car then. Nice car. Waffling sales guy
My mint 1972 Porsche 911 says you need to learn how to pronounce Porsche!
Audio poor.
@bigmacdaddy1234
4 жыл бұрын
Um no. It's the crappy speakers on your crappy computer. He sounds just fine.
@richardcatchlove9115
4 жыл бұрын
mac daddy err no, it’s his crappy mike.
@bigmacdaddy1234
4 жыл бұрын
@@richardcatchlove9115 Sounds perfect on my computer. So yes, its your crappy speakers.
@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
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.
Is this car worth $274,500 dollars? NO. That’s should have been the entire video at 25 seconds.
Please folks, fix your in car audio. Very annoying.
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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
4 жыл бұрын
Thiosemicarbizide Benzoyl Alcohol - different car for different customers.
@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
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
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
Жыл бұрын
Malibu for a loaner? No thanks.
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.
What super rich bullshit!
carbon fibre is modern looking? reminds me of shit from 20 years ago.
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
4 жыл бұрын
Money Maker the Ferrari way overpriced ugly and no roof, go figure
@gaycha6589
4 жыл бұрын
Were you able to actually buy one, you would never lose a cent, making it a very cheap car.
PorschE.. It is NOT Porsch! Your pronunciation is the equivalent of pronouncing the last name Smith like Smi!
All that money spent and you have to do the roof manually? You kidding me? NOT WORTH IT!
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.
Such a beauty
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.