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Porsche is to revive the iconic Speedster shape as a send-off for the current Boxster range. The limited run of keen-edged Boxsters nod towards the 356 Speedster and 550 Spyder of the 1950s, which were the inspiration for the original Boxster concept.

As our spy pics show, the Boxster’s front splitter has a sharper rake and the rear camouflage hides bulbous Speedster bumps.

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Well, woopee-doo...

New wheels and a 'simplified' roof do not a Speedster make.

'Money' and 'Old rope' are the things that spring to mind here... Still, good to see Porsche staying true to form

The whole point of all of the original Speedsters, even the last of the air cooled 911's was the lower line of the roof and screen.  If this model isn't going to get these then it begs the question, why call it a Speedster???

I'm not a fan of the current Porsche trend for pillaging their back catalogue for names.  Even the Carrera Classic is contrived.

Why not call it the Speedster?  Its as good a name as any.  What  would you call it, The thingummy?  lolol