{"id":43977,"date":"2026-03-28T16:32:24","date_gmt":"2026-03-28T15:32:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/bernd-kahnau-the-project-manager-of-the-first-911-speedster\/"},"modified":"2026-03-28T17:22:46","modified_gmt":"2026-03-28T16:22:46","slug":"bernd-kahnau-the-project-manager-of-the-first-911-speedster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/en\/bernd-kahnau-the-project-manager-of-the-first-911-speedster\/","title":{"rendered":"Bernd Kahnau, the project manager of the first 911 Speedster"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The legendary 356 Speedster had helped Porsche achieve a breakthrough in the American market in the mid-1950s. <\/p>\n\n<p>For many American Porsche enthusiasts, the 356 Speedster marked the beginning of a lifelong passion for the fascinating sports cars from Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen. <\/p>\n\n<p>No wonder Porsche has repeatedly considered reviving the exciting Speedster concept. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2w-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43962\" srcset=\"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2w-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2w-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2w-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2w-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/2w.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>The first modern-era Porsche Speedster was then unveiled at the IAA in 1987. The new Speedster was originally based on the 911 Carrera 3.2 with its narrow body. <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"655\" src=\"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3w-1024x655.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43964\" srcset=\"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3w-1024x655.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3w-300x192.jpg 300w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3w-768x492.jpg 768w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3w-1536x983.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3w-750x480.jpg 750w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/3w.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>However, the 911 Speedster did not go into series production until the 1989 model year in the Turbolook version. <\/p>\n\n<p>The design of the new 911 Speedster captivated Porsche enthusiasts around the world. The Speedster had a wide, low-slung stance. The combination of the turbo-inspired look with classic Speedster elements\u2014such as the flat windshield, the hump, and the Fuchs wheels\u2014resulted in a true dream car.   <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"739\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4w-739x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43966\" srcset=\"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4w-739x1024.jpg 739w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4w-217x300.jpg 217w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4w-768x1064.jpg 768w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4w-1109x1536.jpg 1109w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4w-1478x2048.jpg 1478w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4w-750x1039.jpg 750w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/4w.jpg 1800w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 739px) 100vw, 739px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Due to the overwhelming response, the limited edition of the 911 Speedster sold out even before production began. Project manager Bernd Kahnau and his team were responsible for this dream car. Andreas Gabriel  <\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" src=\"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5w-1024x580.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43968\" srcset=\"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5w-1024x580.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5w-300x170.jpg 300w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5w-768x435.jpg 768w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5w-750x425.jpg 750w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/5w.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Kahnau began his career at Porsche in 1979. He was no stranger to the company, as his father, Willi Kahnau, had played a key role in establishing production in Zuffenhausen.  <\/p>\n\n<p>Bernd Kahnau initially worked as a production planner for the Porsche 928 chassis assembly line. In 1982, he moved to the Weissach Development Center and joined the project management team for the Porsche 911. <\/p>\n\n<p>With the completion of the first 911 Speedster, Bernd Kahnau\u2019s career at the Porsche Development Center in Weissach really took off, as the car became a true success story. As a result, Kahnau went on to lead the project for the next generation of the 911 and eventually became the architect of the 993, 996, 997, and 991 generations. <\/p>\n\n<p>Following the successful launch of the 991 model series, Bernd Kahnau retired.<\/p>\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6w-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-43970\" srcset=\"https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6w-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6w-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6w-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6w-750x500.jpg 750w, https:\/\/berlinmotorbooks.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/6w.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<p>Im Interview zum Porsche Speedster berichtet Bernd Kahnau davon, auf wessen Idee der 911 Speedster urspr\u00fcnglich zur\u00fcckging. Es kl\u00e4ren sich viele bisher unbeantwortete Fragen, beispielsweise warum es neben den Fahrzeugen im Turbolook auch 161 Fahrzeuge mit der schmalen Karosserie gab.  <\/p>\n\n<div class=\"is-divider divider clearfix\" style=\"margin-top:3em;margin-bottom:3em;max-width:100%;height:1px;\"><\/div>\n\n<div class=\"row\"  id=\"row-1386086015\">\n\n\n\t<div id=\"col-825922413\" class=\"col medium-6 small-12 large-6\"  >\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"col-inner\"  >\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\n<h2 class=\"product-title product_title entry-title\"><a href=\"\/?p=16670\">LIMITED EDITION \u201ePorsche Speedster Legends 1954 \u2013 2020\u201c<\/a><\/h2>\n<p>In einer limitierten Auflage von 1954 B\u00fcchern erschien das Buch \u201ePorsche Speedster Legends 1954-2020\u201c. 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