This Porsche is powered by Honda.
Automakers built go-karts in the 1980s. Oldsmobile made it to celebrate the Aerotech record. However, it seems that Porsche may have been a model for them. The Porsche 911 Junior was a small go-kart that the German automaker built for sale through Porsche dealers. It featured a Honda engine and a two speed gearbox.
The Elferspot.com The 911 Junior is listed at EUR14,900 (or 17,865 at current exchange rate), but that price tag gives you an adorable 911 Cabriolet with a red exterior and a whale tale. The flat-six motor is not hidden behind the tail. It is powered by a Honda four-stroke one-cylinder engine with a strong 2.1 horsepower (1.6 kilowatts). Although it only has a 1.6 kilowatt engine, the engine can propel the go-kart up to 25 km/h (15 miles per hour). According to the ad, the maximum speed can be adjusted.
The engine is paired with a manual two-speed gearbox. This little go-kart has a three-pedal setup including the multi-plate, wet clutch. One pedal for the gas and one to stop the car are flanked by the third pedal. A reverse gear is also available in the gearbox. There is seating for one and power routes to the rear wheels. According to the ad, the 1983 Porsche 911 Cabriolet Junior has been restored to “Collector’s Condition”, which is evident in the photos.
The little 911 Cabriolet is in perfect condition inside and out, with no signs of wear. The go-kart is in perfect condition inside and out. The car’s impeccable condition becomes even more evident when you lift the hood to see the tiny motor that powers it. Porsche has made some very rare models throughout its history. However, this go-kart might be among them. It is not clear how many were made or how many are still around today.