Last Porsche 911 Speedster auctioned off for charity

The final Porsche 911 Speedster ever made will be auctioned off and all proceeds will go to victims of the coronavirus outbreak.

Painted in GT Silver Metallic paint and complete with the Heritage package, the special drop-top Porsche is not only the last 911 Speedster but also the very final 991-series 911 ever produced.

Borrowing its 4.0-litre naturally-aspirated flat-six-cylinder from the 911 GT3 RS, the Speedster pumps out a healthy 374kW and 470Nm of torque, and fitted with a smooth-shifting six-speed manual transmission.

Porsche says the 911 Speedster, which also features a unique soundtrack courtesy of individual throttle bodies and bespoke exhaust, will hit 100km/h in just 3.8sec on its way to a top speed of 309km/h.

According to Porsche North America, which is auctioning off the special 911 Speedster, the highest bidder will also receive a Porsche Design Heritage Design Chronograph watch that uses the same cognac leather for its strap and has the chassis number of the final 991 engraved on it.

If that's not enough to tempt a sizeable bid, Porsche USA will throw in an exclusive behind-the-scenes tour of Porsche's R&D centre in Weissach, Germany, plus guaranteed track time with both the 911 and GT models.

The future owner will also receive an original sketch of a proposal for the Speedster from Porsche's design team and a book that details the 911 Speedster's assembly.

Set to be auctioned over April 15-22, the last Porsche 911 Speedster will be offered without reserve, with all proceeds going to the United Way Worldwide COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund.

In Australia, the new Porsche 911 Speedster is priced from $604,800 plus on-road costs, making it one the car-maker’s most expensive limited-edition models to-date.