911

It's a gorgeous, razor-edged convertible ... But at what cost? After revealing the 911 Speedster as a concept last year, Porsche has announced the limited edition production version. Based on the 911 GT3, it's a sexy beast indeed - but is it worth the US$274,500-plus price tag?

​​The LA Auto Show mightn’t officially get underway until tomorrow, but Christmas has come a little early for fans of Porsche’s classic sports cars, with the German automaker unwrapping its powerful new 911 on the eve of the event.

Porsche has announced that the concept study 911 Speedster, shown in June for the company's 70th anniversary, is now going into production. It will be a limited-edition open-top two-seater designed in homage to the company's first car, the 356 Model 1.

If the GT3 isn't sharply focused enough for you, try the RS model on for size. Forget hybrids and turbos, this pounds out 520 horsepower worth of noisy, naturally aspirated grunt. It's lighter, with better aeros, twice the downforce and a big ol' door sticker kit to underscore your expenditure.

Porsche has looked back to its 1968 911 T for a reimagined 911 Carrera T for 2018. This model has a better drive dynamic through drivetrain changes and performance enhancements that aren't available on the standard 2018 911 version. It will also be the lightest model in the 911 Carrera range.

Some people don't want progress in their Porsche 911, they want a properly old-fashioned driving experience. That's where restorers come in. Here's a look at some of the prettiest, most powerful restorations of the classic Porsche coupe.

The GT2 RS is the fastest Porsche 911 ever. It's the alpha in a family full of predators, a reminder of what Weissach can do. As well as topping the pile at Porsche, the car has scaled the skyscraper of supercars chasing glory in Germany with a new production lap record at the Nurburgring.

With a six-speed manual gearbox and an exterior devoid of spoilers, the 911 R was pared-back fun for a set of privileged purists, and the motoring world couldn't get enough. Now, the same formula has been applied to the new GT3, creating the (slightly) more affordable Touring Package in the process.

Classics like the Porsche 911 have been rising in value recently, but that hasn't deterred enthusiastic tuners from stripping them out, cranking up the power and refining the styling. The latest is Gunther Werks with the stunning 400R.

The roar of a Porsche 911 GT3 is music to motoring enthusiasts' ears, but you can't really dance to it. Rather than forcing fans of the brand to play their tunes through a regular speaker, Porsche Design has turned a GT3 exhaust surround into a compact wireless audio system.

Singer has made a name with its Porsche 911 restorations in recent years. What started as a passion project has morphed into one of the most exciting operations in the motoring world – and now, it's teaming up with Williams and engineer Hans Mezger to create the ultimate air-cooled 911 engine.

Having built more than a million 911s, Porsche has a look that's instantly recognisable on the road. But how do those lines translate to the high seas? Monaco-based Dynamiq has integrated classic Porsche design cues into its new GTT yacht range, starting with the 35-m (115-ft) GTT 115 Hybrid.