Porsche 911 GT3 S/C, super convertible with naturally aspirated engine and manual gearbox debuts

Porsche expands the iconic 911 family by introducing the 911 GT3 S/C, the open-top two-seater with manual transmission that combines the extreme lightness of the 911 S/T with the powerful naturally aspirated engine of the GT3, creating an open-top sports car capable of thrilling both on the road and through the most demanding curves. The car can already be ordered with a list price starting at around 280,000 euros.

At first glance one can immediately recognise the lightweight body components borrowed from the 911 S/T. The front bonnet, mudguards and doors are made of advanced composite material consisting of carbon fibres immersed in a polymer matrix.

The brakes and wheels also follow the S/T's lightweight formula: the carbon-ceramic braking system is standard and is over 20 kilograms lighter than the cast-iron one. The 20-inch centre-fixed wheels on the front axle and 21-inch wheels on the rear, already featured on the 911 S/T, are here made of ultra-light magnesium and save 9 kilograms in weight. Magnesium is also used for the fully automatic soft top.

For the new 911 GT3 S/C, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur offers a Street Style package available as an option and created by the Porsche Style department. This incorporates modern colour and material combinations for both the interior and exterior.

In contrast to its predecessor, the 911 Speedster, the 911 GT3 S/C does not have a double-bellied rear soft-top, which is why a lightweight fully automatic soft-top, typical of the 911 series, was installed in place of the manual soft-top. Thanks to a particularly light hydraulic drive system, the soft top can be opened or closed up to 50 km/h in around 12 seconds. In addition, at the push of a button, the windbreak opens in just two seconds. It can be opened and closed automatically at the push of a button on the centre console even while driving up to a speed of 120 km/h.