The first 911 with the magical GT3 designation (which continued where the 911 Carrera RS from the 993 Series left off) arrived in the late 1990s alongside the then-current 996 Series, and since then, the GT3 has been the top choice for "Elfer" enthusiasts who preferred a lightweight Coupé body, more cabin sound, and the legendary 6-cylinder boxer engine that has never been assisted by turbochargers.
After 27 years of the GT3 story, which faithfully followed the 996, 997, 991, and 992 Series, Porsche has decided to place the GT3 badge on a 911 in a "topless" edition for the first time. Thus, the current 992.2 Series lineup has been expanded with the GT3 S/C (Sport Cabriolet) model, which Zuffenhausen says is not the successor to the Speedster version, as traditionally, the Speedster arrives at the end of the current "Elfer" generation's production.
Following the standard and Touring versions, the third GT3 variant introduces, for the first time, an electrically operated fabric folding roof that takes 12 seconds to raise or lower, and it can be done while driving at speeds up to 50 km/h. Another button activates the wind deflector, which raises or lowers in two seconds.
The mechanism of the electrically operated fabric roof adds around thirty kilograms compared to the standard GT3 with a manual transmission, which is not a significant issue for the first Cabrio "Elfer" with only two seats. Thanks to the many lightweight materials it is made from (carbon, magnesium, aluminum, ceramics...), it still offers owners an excellent power-to-weight ratio.
Power and the accompanying sound are provided by a 4-liter 6-cylinder naturally aspirated boxer engine, which delivers 510 horsepower and 450 Nm of maximum torque, and it can effortlessly rev up to 9,000 rpm. Traditionalists will appreciate that Porsche, with the GT3 S/C, offers exclusively a 6-speed manual transmission for power delivery to the rear axle. The mentioned figures ensure acceleration from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 313 km/h.
If we overlook the long list of optional equipment, the 911 GT3 S/C, which is not one of Porsche's numerically limited models, requires an investment of 280,000 euros.