- The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C
- First ever GT3 drop top
- Six-speed manual transmission
- Just 28kg heavier than the GT3 coupe
- 4.0-litre six-cylinder boxer engine with 510 PS
- Priced from £200,500
This is the first ever Porsche 911 GT3 cabriolet - and it’s available exclusively with a traditional six-speed manual gearbox.
In case you’re not immediately au fait, the 911 GT3 represents the point where the 911 stops being just a fast sports car and becomes something close to a road-legal race car.
Driver engagement is key to the GT3’s appeal - as is its naturally-aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six engine that’s devoid of turbos and derived from Porsche’s racing know-how.
Since the GT3’s debut in 1999, every generation has been a strictly a fixed-roof affair in order to maximise chassis rigidity and lower weight.
If you wanted GT thrills in a soft-top package you had to go with cars like the limited edition Speedster or 718 Spyder RS.
But all that has changed with the new Porsche 911 GT3 S/C and it promises to take enjoyment levels to the next level.
It’s also the only open-top variant in the current 911 range that is designed as a pure two-seater.
How powerful is the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C?
At its heart is the familiar naturally aspirated 4.0-litre flat-six, producing 510 PS and revving to 9,000 rpm.
Power is sent exclusively through a six-speed manual gearbox, with Porsche saying it’s a car built for anyone who just wants to get in and drive.
Porsche claims a 0-62mph time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 194mph.
What sort of roof does the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C have?
The roof is a fully automatic soft top that can be operated in around 12 seconds at speeds of up to 31mph.
Despite the addition of the rag top, weight has been kept to 1,497kg - which is just 30kg more than the previous-generation Speedster and 28kg heavier than the GT3 coupe.
The roof itself is a bit of an engineering marvel.
It features magnesium structural elements and maintains a coupe-like silhouette even when closed.
Elsewhere, extensive use of carbon fibre for body panels, magnesium wheels, and lightweight components throughout also helps to preserve the agility expected of Porsche’s GT division.
What’s the interior of the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C like?
Inside, the GT3 S/C sticks to a minimalist, performance-oriented layout.
It is configured strictly as a two-seater and features lightweight materials and a digital ‘Track Screen’ display mode. Optional carbon-fibre bucket seats further emphasise its track bias.
Chassis upgrades include a double wishbone front axle - previously reserved for hard-top GT3 models - along with high-grip tyres and a finely tuned suspension set-up aimed at delivering sharp handling on both road and circuit.
Visually, the car stands apart with a black windscreen frame, revised front-end airflow design, and a rear spoiler featuring a Gurney flap - another first for an open-top 911.
Buyers can also opt for a new ‘Street Style Package’, adding bold exterior graphics and bespoke interior detailing.
How expensive is the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C?
The soft-top 911 GT3 will set you back at least £200,500 before you even open the options catalogue.
That makes it a whole heap pricier than the £158,200 fixed-roof GT3 and only a shade cheaper than the full fat 911 Turbo S Cabriolet, which costs from £209,100.
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