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The Drive
2 days ago
- Automotive
- The Drive
This Drop-Top Porsche GT3 Prototype Is the New 911 Speedster in Disguise
Stefan Baldauf / SB-Medien The latest car news, reviews, and features. At first glance, you might mistake this road-going prototype for a Porsche 911 GT3 Cabriolet, but that's exactly the sort of confusion this disguise is meant to sew. Beneath the center-lock wheels, punched-out fenders, and wide-open cooling elements of this exterior lurks the heart of a new 911 Speedster. As with the previous generation, we're expecting the 992.2 Speedster to arrive near the end of this 911's lifecycle, with our spies hinting at a 2027 model year, suggesting a debut some time in 2026. The bodywork here is largely lifted from the 911 GT3 ST, albeit with one major omission—the roof. Judging by the previous incarnation, we can expect the new Speedster to be specced to take full advantage of its drop-top layout, allowing the driver to appreciate every aspect of the driving experience, rather than striving for ultimate performance. Last time around, that meant ditching the race-derived 4.0-liter flat-six's standard intake plumbing in favor of individual throttle bodies. The Speedster made 503 horsepower and 346 pound-feet of torque with this setup last time around; we expect more from this iteration. What remains to be seen is whether Porsche keeps one of the previous Speedster's standout components: its six-speed manual gearbox. You can check out that overstuffed booty (along with the rest of the exterior) by browsing the image gallery below. Got a news tip? Working on a hot build? Know the u ltimate answer to life, the universe, and everything ? Let us know at tips@ .article-sidebar]:pt-0>
TimesLIVE
17-07-2025
- Automotive
- TimesLIVE
Rare Porsche 911 Speedster fetches R3.3m at Creative Rides auction
Forty classic and collectible cars went under the hammer this past Saturday at Creative Rides' Main Road showroom in Bryanston, Johannesburg. With more than 200 enthusiasts in attendance and many more tuning in online, the event delivered an exciting atmosphere and some standout results. Top billing went to a 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster, which fetched R3.3m under the gavel of veteran auctioneer Joff van Reenen. Built for just one year, the 911 Speedster was revealed at the 1989 Frankfurt Motor Show and drew inspiration from the original 1955 Porsche 356 Speedster. Only 2,104 were made and the example sold on Saturday is one of just 139 units built in right-hand drive, making it more of a rarity. German engineering continued to lead the day's big sales. A 2017 BMW M4 GTS (F82) hammered for R1.8m, followed by a 2021 BMW M2 CS, which achieved R1.7m. But it wasn't all Teutonic muscle. One of the auction's surprise results came from the US: a 1969 Dodge Charger 440 RT, packing an 8.5 l Chrysler Hemi V8 and a list of mechanical upgrades, roared its way to R2m. Image: Supplied South African classics also made a showing. A well-preserved 1972 Ford Fairmont GT sold for R900,000, while a matching-numbers Ford Capri Perana V8 went for R700,000. One of the more curious entries was a South Africa-only Volkswagen Golf Mk I GT LTD, number 003 of just 1,000 made. With only 29km on the clock, it reached R550,000 under the hammer but didn't meet its reserve.
