Porsche is once again building speakers out of exhaust parts

I’ll start by saying I’m a musician, and have been immersed in music for 41 of my 44 years. With that experience comes an acute appreciation for audio in all forms, but especially in the automotive world. That’s why I think Porsche must be keeping tabs on me: it’s just started marketing a new speaker called the 911 Soundbar 2.0 Pro, made from the exhaust of a real 911. (I bet you went back and looked at the lead image again, now.)

A sequel to the original 911 Soundbar, this speaker is built from actual parts of a 992 GT3‘s exhaust system. For the bargain price of US$12,000 (CDN$16,475), you can find out firsthand how this thing makes “beauty is in the eye ear of the beholder” more true than ever. The exhaust tips look immaculate and neatly finished, if you ask us. The rest of it, well — let’s say it gives an authentic and accurate representation of a working car part, complete with heat shielding and metalwork.

What does a speaker that’s the price of a Nissan Micra (RIP) get you quality-wise? Well, 2.1.2 virtual surround sound, 300 watts of power, 4K HDMI ports, Bluetooth 5.0, Dolby Atmos DTS-HD, and streaming with Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast built in.

Add in streaming technology that enables it to communicate with Porsche’s other soundbars and various other Porsche Originals sound products, and for the right buyer or enthusiast, US$12,000 is a bargain. Limited to 500 pieces globally and made in Germany, expect these to sell out quickly.

If one fell of the back of a truck that happened to pass by my house, I’d put it beside my vintage Lloyds sound system and crank out “I Can’t Drive 55” by Sammy Hagar, followed by “Running Down A Dream” by Tom Petty. You can also hang it on a wall (note, though, that it’s heavy, at 143 pounds [65 kg]) if you want a full-time conversation starter and, possibly, a conversation fender-bender.

Ordering opens as of January 1, 2023 at 8:00am EST.