A Porsche 911 Speedster typically costs between €200,000 and €400,000 depending on generation, with the 2019 991 Speedster — the most sought-after — sitting around €330,000 to €360,000 on the used market. There is no "new" Speedster to buy: every version is a low-volume, limited-edition collector car, so its price is read off the second-hand market rather than a Porsche price list. For an Irish buyer the headline figure is only the start, because Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT), VAT and customs duty can push the landed cost considerably higher. This guide breaks down prices by generation, explains what drives the value of each one, zooms in on the 991, and then gives you the real cost of putting a Speedster on Irish plates.
How much does a Porsche 911 Speedster cost by generation?
Speedster prices split sharply by generation: a 1989 G-model 3.2 trades around €200,000–€225,000, while a 2019 991 Speedster commonly sells for €330,000–€360,000 and can reach €399,000. Each Speedster is its own limited run, so they are not interchangeable — the badge is the same, but the rarity, the engine and the market behind each one are very different.
The table below summarises the four main Speedster generations and their typical market ranges. Figures are observed European market prices (mainly from AutoScout24 and Porsche Finder) and move with condition, mileage and rarity.
| Generation | Years | Production (approx.) | Engine | Market price range (EUR) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930 / G-model 3.2 | 1989 | ~2,100 | 3.2L flat-six, 231 hp | ~€200,000–€225,000 |
| 964 Speedster | 1993–1994 | ~930 | 3.6L flat-six, 250 hp | ~€220,000–€240,000 |
| 997 Speedster | 2010–2011 | ~356 | 3.8L flat-six, 408 hp | ~€250,000–€280,000 |
| 991 Speedster | 2019–2020 | 1,948 | 4.0L flat-six, 510 hp | ~€305,000–€399,000 |
The classic Speedsters: G-model (1989) and 964 (1993)
The G-model 3.2 Speedster of 1989 is the original modern Speedster: a 231 hp air-cooled flat-six with the signature low, raked screen. Clean examples list from around €207,900 to €225,000 on AutoScout24 and LeParking, but authenticity drives big swings — a genuine matching-numbers car with full history, or a rare narrow-body build, commands a clear premium over a converted or modified car. The 964 Speedster of 1993 is rarer still, with prices typically €220,000–€240,000; special colours and low-production variants (such as the handful finished in Wimbledon Green) sit at the top of that band.
The modern Speedsters: 997 (2010) and 991 (2019)
The water-cooled 997 Speedster of 2010 was a very limited run of roughly 356 cars, with a 408 hp 3.8-litre flat-six; well-kept examples change hands around €275,000. The 991 Speedster of 2019 is the one most buyers are searching for: 1,948 units, a naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six producing 510 hp, and a six-speed manual. It is now the most expensive and most in-demand Speedster of all, which is why it deserves its own section below.
Why does the 911 Speedster cost so much?
The 911 Speedster commands a premium because it is a low-volume collector model — only 1,948 units of the 991 were built — so values hold above the original list price rather than depreciating like an ordinary car. The market treats it as an appreciating asset: aggregator Classic.com records an average sale price of about $410,343 for the 991.2 Speedster, with a high of $775,000 and the lowest recorded sale at $222,000 (January 2025). Strong demand backs those numbers up — The Classic Valuer tracks 80 sales of the 991 Speedster with an 88% sell-through rate and a spread from £216,315 to £608,375.
Several factors decide where an individual car lands in those ranges:
- Rarity and generation — the lower the production run, the firmer the price.
- Mileage — near-delivery cars carry a heavy premium.
- Condition and originality — paint, interior and matching numbers.
- Provenance and history — a full, in-network Porsche service record.
- Porsche Approved status — official approval reassures buyers and lifts price.
Rarity and limited production
Production volume is the single biggest lever on Speedster pricing. The 991's 1,948-car run is small enough that supply rarely meets demand, which is exactly why a model that listed new at around €273,095 now trades comfortably above that figure. Older generations follow the same logic in reverse: the 964 Speedster's roughly 930 cars make it scarcer than the G-model, and that scarcity shows up in the asking prices.
Mileage, condition and matching numbers
For a collector car, mileage is money. A 991 Speedster showing just 4,111 km was offered through Porsche Approved at €339,900, and near-delivery cars with double-digit kilometres have changed hands well above that. On the classic generations, a matching-numbers car with a documented, unbroken history will always beat a higher-mileage or modified example, even within the same model year. The practical takeaway: buy on provenance and condition, not just on the lowest sticker.
Focus: the 2019 Porsche 911 Speedster (991) price
The 2019 991 Speedster launched at around €273,095 new and now trades used at roughly €330,000–€360,000, with exceptional low-mileage cars exceeding €399,000. It is the most liquid and most searched Speedster, so it sets the tone for the whole market. Below is how its price has moved and what equipment lifts a given car's value.
New price vs used value today
When it launched in 2019, the 991 Speedster listed at about €273,095 in France (L'Argus, Motor1). Today the same car commonly sells used between €304,900 and €399,000, with the sweet spot around €330,000–€360,000. In other words, it has appreciated rather than depreciated — a rare trait for a modern car and the core of its appeal as both a driver's car and an asset. Classic.com data confirms the floor is firm, with the lowest recorded 991.2 sale at $222,000.
Specs and the Heritage Design Package
Mechanically the 991 Speedster is a purist's 911: a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat-six with 510 hp and a six-speed manual gearbox, no PDK option. The most valuable cars are usually those fitted with the Heritage Design Package, which cost €21,816 when new and adds period-inspired details that the market prizes today. When you compare two otherwise similar 991 Speedsters, the Heritage car will almost always carry a premium.
What does a 911 Speedster cost to import and run in Ireland?
Buying a 911 Speedster into Ireland adds Vehicle Registration Tax (VRT) at the top petrol band — around 37–41% of the OMSP — plus, on a GB import, 23% VAT and 10% customs duty on the purchase value. Knowing the market price is only half the story for an Irish buyer, because the figure that actually lands the car on Irish plates is significantly higher. Here is how the costs break down.
VRT on a petrol Speedster: the top band
A Speedster is a petrol car, so it attracts no EV relief and sits in the highest VRT band — roughly 37% to 41% of the Open Market Selling Price (OMSP) — plus a NOx levy (capped at €600 for petrol). Critically, the OMSP is set by Revenue, not by the price you paid abroad: it is Revenue's estimate of the car's Irish market value. On a collector-grade OMSP of several hundred thousand euro, VRT alone runs into the tens of thousands. Treat any figure as an estimate until the NCTS inspection confirms it.
GB imports: VAT and customs duty since Brexit
Since 2021, a car imported from Great Britain is treated as a third-country import: you pay 10% customs duty on the purchase value, then 23% VAT on the total (price plus duty), before VRT is even calculated. That stacking is why a GB-sourced Speedster can cost far more landed than its advertised price suggests. The Northern Ireland route can change the duty position for qualifying vehicles, so check the car's status carefully before committing.
The classic exception: 30+ years and €200 VRT
There is one major break for older cars. A Speedster that is more than 30 years old — for example a 1989 G-model or an early 964 — is classed as a classic vehicle and pays the flat classic VRT of about €200, instead of a percentage of OMSP. For the air-cooled generations this is a decisive advantage: the same import that would cost a 991 owner tens of thousands in VRT costs a classic owner the price of a tank of fuel.
