Overview
For 1958, Porsche made the Speedster more desirable with more comfortable seats and a better interior specification
How to spot
- Speedster badges on front wings and rear end
- chrome side stripe
Specification
Capacity: 1498cc
Compression ratio: 9.0:1
Maximum Power: 100bhp @ 6200rpm
Maximum Torque: 119Nm @ 5200rpm
Brakes: Front: 280x40mm drums; rear: 280x40mm drums
Suspension: Front: Two swinging arms with two transverse torsion bar springs, telescopic dampers and anti-roll bar; Rear: Swing axles with torsion bar springs and telescopic dampers
Wheels & Tyres: Front: 4.5Jx15 with 5.90/15 tyres 4.5Jx15 with 5.90/15 tyres
Length: 3950mm
Width: 1670mm
Weight: 885kg
Did you know?
This was to be the last Porsche Speedster until the name returned in 1989