Porsche 911 Speedster (997)
2010–2011 · Porsche 911 Speedster (997) — Sports Car, Flat-6, designed by Pinky Lai.
The Story
The 997 Speedster is a rare, beautiful Porsche Exclusive collector’s piece — a low-roofed, open-top homage to the legendary 356 Speedster. Built in 2010 in a run of just 356 cars (a deliberate nod to the original), it took the wide-bodied Carrera and gave it a raked, cut-down windscreen, a unique ‘double-bubble’ tonneau cover over the folded roof, and a bespoke shade of ‘Pure Blue’ created exclusively for this model and never offered again. Under the skin sits a 408-PS GTS-tuned 3.8-litre flat-six driving the rear wheels through a 7-speed PDK gearbox. Pure indulgence and unmistakably special, it’s a collector’s dream — rare, gorgeous and quintessentially Speedster.
The Numbers
Benchmarked against its class
Each dial ranks this car within its Sports Car class — fuller means higher, and the tick marks the class midpoint.
Signature Colors
The Designer
Pinky Lai
Born in Hong Kong and trained in Rome and London, Lai is best known for the controversial-but-crucial 996 — the first 911 designed from scratch since 1964 — whose platform-sharing with the Boxster helped save the company.
Studio Motors POV
A rare, gorgeous Porsche Exclusive Speedster — 356 built, Pure Blue, manual, pure indulgence. A documented, low-mile 997 Speedster is a collector’s dream; buy original and keep it that way.
The Engine
9A1 / 9A2 flat-six (DI)
Lineage
Where it sits in the bloodline
Market & Value
Values on cars like this move monthly. Our brokers price from real transactions.
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3 Things You Didn’t Know
- 1) Exactly 356 were built — a direct homage to the original 356 Speedster. 2) Its 'Pure Blue' paint was created exclusively for the car and has never been offered on another Porsche. 3) It uses the GTS-tuned 408-PS 3.8 flat-six, a manual gearbox, and the unique low-cut windscreen and 'double-bubble' rear deck — pure Speedster theatre.
5 Fast Facts
- • 2010; exactly 356 built (a nod to the 356). • GTS-tuned 3.8L flat-six, 408 PS; RWD, 7-speed PDK. • Unique 'Pure Blue' paint (never repeated). • Low-cut screen + 'double-bubble' tonneau. • A rare Porsche Exclusive collector's dream.
Provenance
Owners & what to look for
Famous Owners
FLAG: no documented/citable celebrity owner verified here. (Excluded rather than guessed.)
Studio Buyer’s Brief
Provenance, low miles and originality are paramount on a 356-car collector piece — and the unique Pure Blue paint is central to the appeal. Verify full history and unmodified condition. As a rare Porsche Exclusive Speedster, it’s a buy-and-hold collectible; seek the best-documented, lowest-mileage, original example you can find.
Full Specifications
- Make / Model
- Porsche 911 Speedster (997)
- Class
- Sports Car
- Production years
- 2010–2011
- Units built
- 356
- Variants
- Speedster (low windshield, twin-hump tonneau); 356 units
- Engine layout
- Rear
- Engine
- Flat-6
- Engine family
- 9A1 / 9A2 flat-six (DI)
- Displacement
- 3.8L / 3800 cc
- Power
- 402 hp
- Torque
- 309 lb-ft
- 0–60 mph
- 4.4 s
- Top speed
- 190 mph
- Power-to-weight
- 261 hp/tonne · 8.4 lb/hp
- Transmission
- 7-speed PDK
- Drivetrain
- RWD · Petrol
- Curb weight
- 3395 lb
Questions
911 Speedster (997) FAQ
What makes the Porsche 997 Speedster unique?
The 997 Speedster (2010-2011) pays homage to the original 356 Speedster with a lowered windshield, a twin-hump tonneau cover over the folding soft top, and a Sport Classic-inspired look. Production was capped at 356 units. About 100-103 examples were earmarked for North America / the US market.
What engine and transmission does the 997 Speedster use?
The 997 Speedster uses a naturally aspirated 3.8-litre 9A1 flat-six with the Sport Classic Powerkit producing 408 hp, driving the rear wheels through a 7-speed PDK — no manual option was offered.
What is a Porsche 997 Speedster worth today?
The 997 Speedster trades in the $270,000-$380,000 range in 2025-2026 markets, averaging approximately $305,000. Its 356-unit production run, heritage styling, and PDK-only Sport Classic Powerkit powertrain drive the values.
How does the 997 Speedster compare to the 997 Sport Classic?
Both the 997 Speedster and the 997 Sport Classic are 250-356-unit limited editions sharing the Sport Classic Powerkit engine at 402 hp and a heritage design ethos. The Sport Classic is a fixed-roof coupe with a ducktail spoiler; the Speedster is an open roadster with the lowered windshield and tonneau. The Sport Classic averages around $415,000 versus approximately $305,000 for the Speedster, making it the higher-valued of the two.
Can I source a Porsche 997 Speedster through Studio Motors?
Yes. Specialist lenders can structure financing on these collector-grade open Porsches.
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