Porsche 911 Speedster
Luca Trazzi's Bespoke Type-993 Speedster Is A Reminder Of Why This Forbidden Fruit Is Such A Big Deal
Unveiled at Monterey Car Week, we explore Porsche Sonderwunsch's latest creation and other custom-builds based on the 993 chassis
The Porsche 993 Speedster is often described as a unicorn in the automotive world. While the German automaker has produced over 30 different iterations of the iconic 911 over the decades, the Speedster remains one of the most unique and desirable variants to date. Unfortunately, not all 911 generations exist in Speedster form, and the Type 993 is one such example. Officially, the last air-cooled 911 was never sold as a Speedster due to Porsche facing financial difficulties in the 1990s. Now, a passionate designer and Speedster collector, Luca Trazzi turned to Porsche’s Sonderwunsch program (Special Request) to bring his vision of a Type 993 911 Speedster to life.
Porsche 993 Speedster: The 911 That Skipped Mainstream Production
The story of why a Porsche 993 Speedster didn't happen is tragic, but somehow a few unicorns saw the light of day
The Porsche 993 Speedster is a unicorn in the truest sense. I always like to note how Porsche has a 911 variant for everyone. Between the numerous powertrain, transmission, and body styles, there are well over 30 different iterations of the iconic, German sports car. There is even an off-road variant that pays homage to the 1984 Porsche 953 Dakar rally car. But by far, one of the more unique and desirable variants of the Porsche 911 is the Speedster, which at its core, is a lightweight, bare-bones variant of the 911.