In 1989, Porsche revived the Speedster name with the introduction of the 911 Speedster. This model was based on the 911 Carrera 3.2, which was part of the G-body series produced from 1984 to 1989. The 1989 Speedster was designed as a tribute to the original 356 Speedster, combining some of its classic design cues with the 911 body. The 911 Speedster featured a low-cut windshield, a double-bubble rear hump, and a manually operated soft top. These design elements were inspired by the 356 Speedster and gave the car a distinctive look. The interior was also simplified, with the rear seats removed to save weight. Under the hood, the 911 Speedster was powered by a 3.2-liter air-cooled flat-six engine, which produced 217 horsepower. The engine was paired with a 5-speed manual transmission. The car could accelerate from 0 to 100 km/h in 5.5 seconds and had a top speed of 240 km/h. The 1989 Speedster was produced in 2,104 units, of which 823 were shipped to the United States. Porsche also offered a “Turbo Look” variant (M491), which featured wider fenders, larger wheels, and a more aggressive appearance inspired by the 911 Turbo.

Speedster

Year 1989
Paint color Black
Interiors Black
Originally delivered in Oregon, USA
Preserved paint and original interior
Matching numbers and in perfect mechanical order
Matching colors
“Turbo Look” (M491) factory package
Recent conservative detailing by Marcello Mereu

According to Porsche records, this Speedster left the factory in Stuttgart on June 1, 1989, and was originally delivered to a German owner. The first owner selected several factory options, balancing comfort and performance, including electronically height-adjustable seats, an upgraded battery, adjustable seat heating, an alarm system, and the manual gearbox.

The car remained with its original German owner for most of its life before being sold in France in 2016. Despite its age, it has been kept in remarkably original condition, with its factory paintwork, body, and interior well-preserved. The preserved paintwork makes it a rare find, as many classic Porsches have undergone refinishing over time.

 


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