Overview
- Multiple first‑drive reviews published Tuesday confirm Porsche has launched the 911 GT3 S/C as a series‑production convertible that retains the GT3 name and core hardware.
- The car uses a 4.0‑litre naturally aspirated flat‑six that revs to 9,000 rpm and makes 502 hp and 331 lb‑ft of torque, paired exclusively with a six‑speed manual; Porsche claims 0–100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 313 km/h.
- Porsche applied wide-ranging weight savings—carbon‑fibre doors and wings, magnesium wheels, composite brakes and Weissach‑derived components—resulting in a curb weight of about 1,497 kg (3,322 lb) to offset the convertible structure.
- The S/C is a two‑seater with deleted rear seats to save weight and add carrying space, offering about 373 litres behind the seats and 135 litres in the frunk plus an optional lockable cargo box, and it uses a powered soft top that opens in roughly 12 seconds at speeds of up to about 60 km/h.
- Regional ordering is open with limited allocations and steep option costs—examples include a U.S. base near US$275,350 and an Australian price around AUS$588,500—and reviewers broadly praise the S/C for preserving analogue engagement and giving buyers a rare open‑top GT3 experience.