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  • Porsche 993 Speedster: The 911 That Skipped Mainstream Production
  • Porsche 993 Speedster: The 911 That Skipped Mainstream Production storyboard - image 188665
  • The Speedster is one of the purest body styles of the Porsche 911
  • Porsche 993 Speedster: The 911 That Skipped Mainstream Production storyboard - image 188765
  • The Speedster was always meant to be a lightweight, open-top cruiser
  • Porsche 993 Speedster: The 911 That Skipped Mainstream Production storyboard - image 188545
  • The Speedster body style was introduced with the Porsche 356 back in 1948
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  • The most distinctive feature of the Porsche Speedster is the steeply raked windshield and lack of convertible top
  • Porsche 993 Speedster: The 911 That Skipped Mainstream Production storyboard - image 188666
  • While the Speedster has existed across several generations of the 911, the 993 was not one of them
  • Porsche 993 Speedster: The 911 That Skipped Mainstream Production storyboard - image 188793
  • Officially, there was never a production variant of the 993 Speedster
  • Porsche 993 Speedster: The 911 That Skipped Mainstream Production storyboard - image 188544
  • But in 1995, Porsche built one for "Butzi" Porsche's 50th birthday
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  • "Butzi" 993 Speedster was the only one that started life as a Speedster under Porsche
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  • The only "true" 993 Speedster features a narrow body
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  • The car's exterior is finished in Aventura Green
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  • The 17-inch silver Carrera wheels complement the exterior paint
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  • Inside, you get an RS interior with walnut finishes on the dash
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  • At its heart lies a 3.6-liter flat-6, making 285 hp and 251 lb-ft
  • Porsche 993 Speedster: The 911 That Skipped Mainstream Production storyboard - image 188549
  • It was paired to a Tiptronic automatic transmission
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  • To make the 993 Speedster, Porsche used parts from the 964 Speedster, of which 936 were built
  • Porsche 993 Speedster: The 911 That Skipped Mainstream Production storyboard - image 188670
  • A few other 993 Speedster conversions were done over the years, like Jerry Seinfeld's car, which started as a Carrera 4S Cabriolet
  • Porsche 993 Speedster: The 911 That Skipped Mainstream Production storyboard - image 188659
  • But "Butzi" Porsche's Aventura Green car remains the only 993 built as a Speedster from brand-new
  • Porsche 993 Speedster: The 911 That Skipped Mainstream Production storyboard - image 188657
  • Swipe up to learn more about the 993 Speedster and why Porsche didn't put it into production
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  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams
  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams storyboard - image 180113
  • Presenting A 1 of 1 993 RS-Inspired Build From Indonesia
  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams storyboard - image 179614
  • Only 1000 Example Of The 993 RS Are Believed To Have Been Produced
  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams storyboard - image 180108
  • The Engine Was Sent All The Way To Germany
  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams storyboard - image 179616
  • The Exterior Has Been Extensively Upgraded As Well
  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams storyboard - image 179619
  • A Special Project Deserves Special Wheels
  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams storyboard - image 179620
  • Forged Carbon Is The Prevalent Theme
  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams storyboard - image 179615
  • The Interior Has Also Been Overhauled
  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams storyboard - image 179622
  • Swipe Up To Find Out How Much More Power It Produces Over A Stock 993 RS.
  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams storyboard - image 180110
  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams storyboard - image 179617
  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams storyboard - image 179732
  • Why This 1 Of 1 Custom-Built Porsche 993 RS-Inspired Restomod Is The Stuff Of Dreams storyboard - image 179621