Overview
- The 911 GT3 S/C, which Porsche revealed and reviewers drove this week, is the first GT3‑badged model offered as a roof‑down cabriolet and earned praise for its raw open‑top engine note and driver engagement.
- Porsche fitted the S/C with a 4.0‑litre naturally aspirated flat‑six that revs to about 9,000 rpm, a six‑speed manual only, curb weight of roughly 1,497 kg and a fabric folding roof that opens or closes in about 12 seconds and can operate at around 31 mph.
- Reviewers as‑tested reported strong on‑road manners, a highly involved manual shift feel and spectacular exhaust sound with the top down, while noting the convertible layout makes the S/C less suited to track use than coupe GT3s.
- Porsche says customer demand drove the decision, citing the popularity of Touring and past limited‑run soft‑top models, and the S/C arrives with an as‑tested UK price near £200,500 and higher list prices in other markets.
- The S/C signals a broader shift in the GT3 family from pure track focus to multiple 'ultimate' driver‑car expressions, but Porsche warns that emissions rules and weight trade‑offs could limit how long naturally aspirated GT3s stay viable.