✦ Shifty Estimate
$234,100
- 12 months median
- $211K
- Market cap
- $492.5M · 2,104 built
- Sales, 12 months
- 2
- Original MSRP
- $65,480 · ▲ 258% since
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Chassis G-Series
1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
1989 · Speedster · Limited edition · 2,104 built
Price history
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Specifications
- Engine
- Flat-6, 3.2L
- Power
- 231 hp
- Torque
- 209 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5.5s
- Top speed
- 149 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,425 lb
- Production
- 2,104 units
- Original MSRP
- $65,480
- Designer
- Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 911 Speedster cost?
A 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster cost $65,480 new. Over the past 12 months, 2 have sold publicly at a median of $210,750. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $234,100. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $178,329 to $269,215, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $234,100. We rate confidence medium: 2 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
Is a Porsche 911 Speedster a good investment?
It has appreciated 258% against its $65,480 list price. Only 2,104 were built. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $168,000 to $285,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Porsche 911 Speedster sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $234,500Feb 25, 2026Linen Metallic (550) · 18,000 mi
- $187,000Aug 1, 2025Red · 24,000 mi
- $215,000May 2, 2025Guards Red · 6,992 mi
The 1989 911 Speedster stands as one of the most coveted modern classics, with just 2,104 units produced during its single model year. Conceived as a tribute to the original 1950s Speedster, this G-body variant featured a chopped windshield, streamlined tonneau cover, and distinctive 'turbo look' wide body. The naturally aspirated 3.2-liter flat-six produced 231 horsepower, paired exclusively with a five-speed manual transmission for pure driving engagement. Each Speedster required extensive hand-finishing, contributing to its $65,480 price tag—nearly double that of a standard Carrera. The model's brief production run and unique styling have made it extraordinarily collectible, with pristine examples commanding six-figure sums today. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche's design created an instant classic that perfectly captured the essence of 1980s excess while honoring Porsche's racing heritage.