speedster
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- noun
- /ˈspiːdˌstɜr/
:
roadster
- Sometimes they're given more power, too, and Porsche has built several generations of Speedsters over the years, but this is the very best one.
- 911 Speedster
- Hudson Speedster
Examples
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Forty years after it presented the special 356 model, Porsche has reintroduced the third-generation Porsche 911 Speedster.
Academic text (1993) -
Today's Speedster offers the least expensive way to enjoy the pleasures of driving an open 911 and may be ordered with many of Porsche's luxury and convenience options.
Academic text (1993) -
Is that a '56 or a '57 Speedster?
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Remember that this one sold new for just $585, or less than half of the first price of the 1923 Hudson Speedster.
Academic text (1992) -
Twelve years earlier, consumers had to pay a whopping $1,375 for a new Hudson Speedster.
Academic text (1992) -
The 911 Speedster shares its engine, drivetrain, and most mechanical components with the Carrera 2.
Academic text (1993) -
The sleek design of the new speedster caught everyone's attention as it zoomed down the highway.
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With its powerful engine, the speedster effortlessly reached top speeds in seconds.
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Many car enthusiasts dream of owning a speedster for its thrilling performance and stylish appearance.
Synonyms
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2.8
A small fast car with two seats made for high speed
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2.8
A fast car built specially to compete on a track
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7.2
An open two-seat car for driving for fun, often with a folding rear seat
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A very fast, powerful, and expensive sports car that people drive at high speed
A very fast car that owners often change to make faster
How Fast
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4.5
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2.8
10
7.2
- US
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2.4
- US
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2.8
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Speedster comes from the simple word speed and the ending -ster, a small part that makes a word meaning 'person or thing' like in youngster or gangster. So a speedster is a light, fast sports car made to go very quickly.