PORSCHE 911 AMERICA ROADSTER

Early in Porsche's history , the firm built about 20 examples of a special - bodied open car , intended solely for the American market . The original America Roadster of 1952 was perfectly suited to the rapidly growing sport of road racing . It was lighter than regular Porsches , thanks to its aluminum body , simple side curtains , lack of any weather protection , removable windshield , and spartan interior .

Special body, limited edition

Porsche recaptures the aura of those early Porsches with the 1993 911 America Roadster . This limited - edition rear - engined car combines the 3.6 liter normally aspirated engine of the Carrera 2 clothed in a unique convertible body . The result is an evocative , voluptuously shaped machine which can be mistaken for no other Porsche . The America Roadster offers an unparalleled combination of high - performance hardware , fully power - operated top , and Carrera comfort . Like the Carrera 2 , the America Roadster employs a speed - sensitive , electrically actuated rear spoiler which blends smoothly into the flowing bodywork when parked , but deploys at speeds above 50 mph to reduce aerodynamic lift and provide added air to the engine .

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