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2019 Porsche 911 Speedster is a divine droptop

Porsche's new 911 Speedster isn't just a droptop GT3. It's better.

Henry Catchpole
Henry is an award-winning and alarmingly hirsute motoring journalist who now stands in front of the camera for Carfection. He's driven pretty much every supercar in existence, often on some of the world's most beautiful roads. Yes, we hate him too. He also rallies a Mk2 Escort and is happy to chat about bicycles.
Henry Catchpole
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The new 911 Speedster combines many of our favorite Porsche attributes.

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For starters, it's based on the exquisite 911 GT3.

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The Speedster body style is an iconic bit of Porsche's past.

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A 4.0-liter, naturally aspirated, flat-six engine sends 502 horsepower to the rear wheels.

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The Speedster is only available with a six-speed manual transmission -- as it should be.

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This car is absolutely at its best with the top down.

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The Heritage Pack looks absolutely appropriate on the Speedster.

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Only 1,948 of these will be sold worldwide.

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The cost of entry in the US? $274,500.

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Keep scrolling for more photos of the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster.

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