The 964 Speedster is the rarest of them all, with only 936 cars produced, all based on the Carrera 2 floorplan and available in only standard, i.e. narrow, non turbo width bodywork. Again the USA was the prime buyer with 427 cars heading to the States.

The 964 Speedster is sort of a cross between a Cabriolet & an RS. It has softer suspension than the RS but has almost none of the comforts of a normal Carrera 2 or Cabrio. The manually folding pram-like hood is a bit basic, (Porsche actually call it ‘an emergency soft top for inclement weather.’) but it fits quite snugly and is far better than the camping tent arrangement on an Elise.

​The Speedster is a bit lighter than a standard Carrera 2 Cabrio and on the road it feels slightly quicker than its more luxurious brother.