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Porsche is auctioning off a unique $312,000 Porsche 911, a matching wristwatch, and a VIP trip for coronavirus relief
The Porsche 911 is currently in its eighth generation.
![Porsche is auctioning off a unique $312,000 Porsche 911, a matching wristwatch, and a VIP trip for coronavirus relief](/_next/image?url=https%3A%2F%2Fstaticbiassets.in%2Fthumb%2Fmsid-75190145%2Cwidth-700%2Cheight-525%2Cimgsize-111992%2Fthe-porsche-911-is-currently-in-its-eighth-generation-.jpg&w=3840&q=75)
Many cars have shortened signifiers for different generations, and the eighth-gen 911 is also known as the "992."
![Many cars have shortened signifiers for different generations, and the eighth-gen 911 is also known as the "992."](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190143,width-700,height-525,imgsize-60130/many-cars-have-shortened-signifiers-for-different-generations-and-the-eighth-gen-911-is-also-known-as-the-992-.jpg)
But Porsche and auction house RM Sotheby's decided to send off the seventh-generation "991" Porsche 911 with a little something special:
![But Porsche and auction house RM Sotheby](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190142,width-700,height-525,imgsize-74622/but-porsche-and-auction-house-rm-sothebys-decided-to-send-off-the-seventh-generation-991-porsche-911-with-a-little-something-special.jpg)
The two won't auction just any 911, though.
![The two won](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190138,width-700,height-525,imgsize-67660/the-two-wont-auction-just-any-911-though-.jpg)
It's the last 991-gen Porsche 911 ever to roll off of Porsche's production line.
![It](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190137,width-700,height-525,imgsize-141188/its-the-last-991-gen-porsche-911-ever-to-roll-off-of-porsches-production-line-.jpg)
It also happens to be a 911 Speedster.
![It also happens to be a 911 Speedster.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190135,width-700,height-525,imgsize-258580/it-also-happens-to-be-a-911-speedster-.jpg)
There are about two dozen variations of the 911 to suit individual needs.
![There are about two dozen variations of the 911 to suit individual needs.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190134,width-700,height-525,imgsize-484966/there-are-about-two-dozen-variations-of-the-911-to-suit-individual-needs-.jpg)
That means keeping track of them all can sometimes be a little challenging.
![That means keeping track of them all can sometimes be a little challenging.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190133,width-700,height-525,imgsize-167748/that-means-keeping-track-of-them-all-can-sometimes-be-a-little-challenging-.jpg)
But the 911 Speedster variant is exceptional, even as 911s come.
![But the 911 Speedster variant is exceptional, even as 911s come.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190132,width-700,height-525,imgsize-337306/but-the-911-speedster-variant-is-exceptional-even-as-911s-come-.jpg)
Only 1,948 units were built.
![Only 1,948 units were built.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190131,width-700,height-525,imgsize-254156/only-1948-units-were-built-.jpg)
The number wasn't just random — it signified Porsche's 70th anniversary of building sports cars in 2018.
![The number wasn](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190129,width-700,height-525,imgsize-61984/the-number-wasnt-just-random-it-signified-porsches-70th-anniversary-of-building-sports-cars-in-2018-.jpg)
The Speedster uses a modified Carrera 4 body, but with the chassis and engine from the track- and performance-focused GT3.
![The Speedster uses a modified Carrera 4 body, but with the chassis and engine from the track- and performance-focused GT3.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190126,width-700,height-525,imgsize-85876/the-speedster-uses-a-modified-carrera-4-body-but-with-the-chassis-and-engine-from-the-track-and-performance-focused-gt3-.jpg)
These are all good things, if you're keeping track.
![These are all good things, if you](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190125,width-700,height-525,imgsize-132818/these-are-all-good-things-if-youre-keeping-track-.jpg)
That also means the car has a godly, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine that puts out 500 horsepower.
![That also means the car has a godly, naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine that puts out 500 horsepower.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190123,width-700,height-525,imgsize-76498/that-also-means-the-car-has-a-godly-naturally-aspirated-4-0-liter-flat-six-engine-that-puts-out-500-horsepower-.jpg)
And has a heaven-reaching 9,000-rpm redline.
![And has a heaven-reaching 9,000-rpm redline.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190122,width-700,height-525,imgsize-196334/and-has-a-heaven-reaching-9000-rpm-redline-.jpg)
All of that is hooked up to a six-speed manual transmission that Porsche's own GT department developed.
![All of that is hooked up to a six-speed manual transmission that Porsche](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190121,width-700,height-525,imgsize-418548/all-of-that-is-hooked-up-to-a-six-speed-manual-transmission-that-porsches-own-gt-department-developed-.jpg)
From the outside, the 911 Speedster captures the aesthetics of the vintage Porsche 356 Speedsters of decades past.
![From the outside, the 911 Speedster captures the aesthetics of the vintage Porsche 356 Speedsters of decades past.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190117,width-700,height-525,imgsize-272390/from-the-outside-the-911-speedster-captures-the-aesthetics-of-the-vintage-porsche-356-speedsters-of-decades-past-.jpg)
There's a two-tone paint job, classically styled wheels, uniquely shaped wing mirrors, and a lower and steeply raked windshield.
![There](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190114,width-700,height-525,imgsize-169618/theres-a-two-tone-paint-job-classically-styled-wheels-uniquely-shaped-wing-mirrors-and-a-lower-and-steeply-raked-windshield-.jpg)
It's perfection on four wheels.
![It](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190113,width-700,height-525,imgsize-323592/its-perfection-on-four-wheels-.jpg)
The 911 Speedster being auctioned has never been registered.
![The 911 Speedster being auctioned has never been registered.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190110,width-700,height-525,imgsize-133860/the-911-speedster-being-auctioned-has-never-been-registered-.jpg)
It only shows 20 delivery miles on the odometer.
![It only shows 20 delivery miles on the odometer.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190108,width-700,height-525,imgsize-44666/it-only-shows-20-delivery-miles-on-the-odometer-.jpg)
There's also an accompanying letter of authenticity from Porsche that confirms that it's the very last 991 911 to exit the serial production line.
![There](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190107,width-700,height-525,imgsize-36974/theres-also-an-accompanying-letter-of-authenticity-from-porsche-that-confirms-that-its-the-very-last-991-911-to-exit-the-serial-production-line-.jpg)
The car was finished in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen in December.
![The car was finished in Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen in December.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190106,width-700,height-525,imgsize-57398/the-car-was-finished-in-stuttgart-zuffenhausen-in-december-.jpg)
But that's not all.
![But that](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190105,width-700,height-525,imgsize-52082/but-thats-not-all-.jpg)
Along with the car, the winner of the auction will also receive a bespoke Porsche Design 911 Speedster Heritage Design Chronograph.
![Along with the car, the winner of the auction will also receive a bespoke Porsche Design 911 Speedster Heritage Design Chronograph.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190103,width-700,height-525,imgsize-222116/along-with-the-car-the-winner-of-the-auction-will-also-receive-a-bespoke-porsche-design-911-speedster-heritage-design-chronograph-.jpg)
It has a leather strap that's made from the same brown leather found inside the car.
![It has a leather strap that](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190102,width-700,height-525,imgsize-67704/it-has-a-leather-strap-thats-made-from-the-same-brown-leather-found-inside-the-car-.jpg)
The winding rotor matches the wheels.
![The winding rotor matches the wheels.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190100,width-700,height-525,imgsize-177824/the-winding-rotor-matches-the-wheels-.jpg)
The watch was made in Switzerland and has the chassis number of the last 991 911 to match.
![The watch was made in Switzerland and has the chassis number of the last 991 911 to match.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190099,width-700,height-525,imgsize-226832/the-watch-was-made-in-switzerland-and-has-the-chassis-number-of-the-last-991-911-to-match-.jpg)
In an effort to stick to social distancing, the auction will be held online.
![In an effort to stick to social distancing, the auction will be held online.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190098,width-700,height-525,imgsize-66984/in-an-effort-to-stick-to-social-distancing-the-auction-will-be-held-online-.jpg)
You don't even need to put pants on to bid for this thing.
![You don](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190095,width-700,height-525,imgsize-45754/you-dont-even-need-to-put-pants-on-to-bid-for-this-thing-.jpg)
Upon placing the winning bet at the auction, the winner and a guest are invited on a behind-the-scenes personal tour of the Porsche AG Weissach development center.
![Upon placing the winning bet at the auction, the winner and a guest are invited on a behind-the-scenes personal tour of the Porsche AG Weissach development center.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190094,width-700,height-525,imgsize-182002/upon-placing-the-winning-bet-at-the-auction-the-winner-and-a-guest-are-invited-on-a-behind-the-scenes-personal-tour-of-the-porsche-ag-weissach-development-center-.jpg)
They're also invited to experience Porsche's own test track for themselves.
![They](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190091,width-700,height-525,imgsize-39976/theyre-also-invited-to-experience-porsches-own-test-track-for-themselves-.jpg)
They'll also receive a special book that illustrates the assembly and completion of the car they've just won.
![They](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190089,width-700,height-525,imgsize-41994/theyll-also-receive-a-special-book-that-illustrates-the-assembly-and-completion-of-the-car-theyve-just-won-.jpg)
There will be photographs and an original sketch by the Speedster design team.
![There will be photographs and an original sketch by the Speedster design team.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190088,width-700,height-525,imgsize-72694/there-will-be-photographs-and-an-original-sketch-by-the-speedster-design-team-.jpg)
The auction, hosted by RM Sotheby's, will take place over the course of a week.
![The auction, hosted by RM Sotheby](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190085,width-700,height-525,imgsize-197482/the-auction-hosted-by-rm-sothebys-will-take-place-over-the-course-of-a-week-.jpg)
It started on April 15.
![It started on April 15.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190081,width-700,height-525,imgsize-52678/it-started-on-april-15-.jpg)
It will close at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 22.
![It will close at 1 p.m. Eastern Time on Wednesday, April 22.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190078,width-700,height-525,imgsize-40598/it-will-close-at-1-p-m-eastern-time-on-wednesday-april-22-.jpg)
The Speedster is being offered without reserve.
![The Speedster is being offered without reserve.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190077,width-700,height-525,imgsize-18018/the-speedster-is-being-offered-without-reserve-.jpg)
That means it will sell to the highest bidder, no matter the price.
![That means it will sell to the highest bidder, no matter the price.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190076,width-700,height-525,imgsize-186222/that-means-it-will-sell-to-the-highest-bidder-no-matter-the-price-.jpg)
All proceeds will be donated to United Way Worldwide's COVID-19 Community Response and Recovery Fund, the auction listing notes.
![All proceeds will be donated to United Way Worldwide](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190075,width-700,height-525,imgsize-74798/all-proceeds-will-be-donated-to-united-way-worldwides-covid-19-community-response-and-recovery-fund-the-auction-listing-notes-.jpg)
For those interested, this 911 has been built for US road-safety standards.
![For those interested, this 911 has been built for US road-safety standards.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190072,width-700,height-525,imgsize-36878/for-those-interested-this-911-has-been-built-for-us-road-safety-standards-.jpg)
The winning bidder must have US residency.
![The winning bidder must have US residency.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190069,width-700,height-525,imgsize-33800/the-winning-bidder-must-have-us-residency-.jpg)
While there's no auction estimate, a "normal" 911 Speedster starts at $274,500.
![While there](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190067,width-700,height-525,imgsize-365676/while-theres-no-auction-estimate-a-normal-911-speedster-starts-at-274500-.jpg)
Predictably, it's only going to go up from there.
![Predictably, it](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190066,width-700,height-525,imgsize-151486/predictably-its-only-going-to-go-up-from-there-.jpg)
Since the money will go toward a good cause and everything.
![Since the money will go toward a good cause and everything.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190062,width-700,height-525,imgsize-170706/since-the-money-will-go-toward-a-good-cause-and-everything-.jpg)
And also because Porsche fanatics tend to like exclusive, special editions.
![And also because Porsche fanatics tend to like exclusive, special editions.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190060,width-700,height-525,imgsize-55364/and-also-because-porsche-fanatics-tend-to-like-exclusive-special-editions-.jpg)
Call it bragging rights.
![Call it bragging rights.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190058,width-700,height-525,imgsize-119660/call-it-bragging-rights-.jpg)
You can find the link to the auction below.
![You can find the link to the auction below.](https://staticbiassets.in/thumb/msid-75190056,width-700,height-525,imgsize-257564/you-can-find-the-link-to-the-auction-below-.jpg)
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