PGO Speedster 2008 Qatar Prices & Specs

An identical replica of the Porsche 356 Speedster from the 1960s, the new-age Speedster II is hand-built by French outfit Pierre Gérard Organisation, also known as PGO. Changes to the basic design include higher-positioned mirrors, modern tail-lights and stylish 16-inch or 17-inch rims. The chassis is made of composite materials, is attached to a steel frame. The engine, a Peugeot-sourced 2.0-litre 4-cylinder, is mounted in the rear, while the small luggage compartment is in the front. Standard setup include rear-wheel-drive, a 5-speed manual gearbox and a cloth soft top. Features of the original include a cloth or leather interior, electric mirrors, basic CD stereo and as many as eight whole gauges, but not much else. The windows are of the removable variety, and the soft top is manual. The car stays true to its roots and therefore has no ABS brakes, no airbags and not even power steering. However, the 2008 model features luxuries such as power windows, a/c, electric mirrors, CD/MP3 stereo and keyless entry, as well as a 4-speed automatic gearbox. Sold only in a few GCC countries, the Speedster offers a pure driving experience few cars offer, but it can only be regarded as an expensive toy.