New Porsche 911 Speedster To Be Unveiled Online; Limited To 1,948 Units

Porsche Malaysia will unveil the new Porsche 911 Speedster on social media and its dealers’ digital platform on Tuesday, 2 June 2020 at 8pm. The launch is scheduled for broadcast on Porsche Malaysia’s Facebook and Instagram channels, as well as its dealers websites: Porsche Centre Sungai Besi; Porsche Centre Penang; and Porsche Centre Ara Damansara.

According to Sime Darby Auto Performance (SDAP), the authorised importer of Porsche in Malaysia since 2010, the debut of the new 911 Speedster is tribute to the more than 70 years dream of Ferry Porsche. The 911 Speedster is limited to just 1,948 units globally. This volume represents the year the Porsche 356 ‘No. 1’ Roadster made its debut. The 356/1 is considered the first true Porsche created by Ferry Porsche.

About the New 911 Speedster

The 911 Speedster is powered by a high-revving four-litre naturally aspirated boxer engine paired with a six-speed GT manual transmission. It is capable of producing 375 kW (510 hp) and of sprinting to 100km/h from standstill in 4.0 seconds, reaching a top speed of 310km/h.

This sports car combines the aspiration of a puristic, driver-oriented vehicle with motor sports technology suitable for everyday use. It promises to deliver not only an emotive drive, but a thrilling auricular experience in the cockpit.

The car can be optioned with a Heritage Design package. This package is developed by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur as a reminder of the pioneering days of motorsport. It reinterprets classic elements from the 1950s and 1960s and takes the driver back to the roots of the Porsche brand. The two-tone leather interior package in the Heritage Design Package provides a distinct classic look to complement the historical reference of the exterior.

A New Normal

“We’d normally love to have our fellow enthusiasts at our Porsche Centres to have their personal look and feel of the car, but given the current circumstances, we had to change our plans slightly to share this exciting news. The 911 Speedster caused a sensation when it was presented as a concept vehicle, and we are excited to announce the launch of this limited edition heritage model on our digital platforms. We anticipate this being the new normal for the foreseeable future,” said Christopher Hunter, Chief Executive Officer of Sime Darby Auto Performance.

Given the new normal and the current circumstances, Sime Darby Auto Performance will be placing more emphasis on digital touchpoints and contactless processes for its customers, to bring the Porsche experience to them in a safer way.

“When our premises resumed operations during the CMCO, several health and safety measures in line with government regulations were implemented to minimize the risk of transmission. Temperature checking, usage of face masks, sanitizing spray points, and constant disinfecting of touchpoints throughout the premises is standard practice.

Demo and service cars also receive our full attention, with a thorough disinfection before and after each test drive, while showroom visits and test-drives are by appointment only to help maintain social distancing,” said Hunter.

He also added, “All our Porsche dealer websites now form the basis for local news, events and special sales packages, and we will continue to expand on this. Events which would normally involve larger gatherings at the dealership previously, are now becoming digital and will be streaming from this platform for the foreseeable future. New systems have also now been integrated into this platform such as our Porsche Finder tool, where customers can find their ideal Porsche from the comfort of their own home.”