The Porsche 911 GT3 is a sports car we all love. It’s designed for both road and track use, and one of its hallmarks has always been its large rear wing. The 911 GT3 is also available without a fixed rear wing if you choose the 911 GT3 Touring. But now Porsche has built a 911 GT3, which has lost both its fixed rear wings and its roof. Lets find out what is the 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C.

What is the 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C

For the first time, Porsche is introducing a 911 GT3 with a fully automatic convertible roof. The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C combines the lightweight design of the Porsche 911 S/T with the naturally aspirated 4.0-litre boxer engine of the Porsche 911 GT3. Designed especially with driving pleasure in mind, this special model is available exclusively with a lightweight short-ratio six-speed manual sports transmission. The distinctive wings and doors of the 911 S/T in combination with the black windscreen surround give the 911 GT3 S/C an unmistakable look.

Lightweight Design

Many lightweight body components are carried over from the 911 S/T. These include the bonnet, wings and doors, which are all made of carbon fibre. The carbon-fibre anti-roll bars and shear plate are also carried over from the 911 S/T. The brakes and wheels also follow the S/T lightweight formula. The PCCB braking system, which is more than 20 kg lighter than the cast iron brakes, is fitted as standard.

Magnesium Wheels

As with all 911 GT3 models, 255/35 ZR 20 front and 315/30 ZR 21 rear tyres are a standard feature. The centre-lock wheels, measuring 20 inches in diameter on the front axle and 21 inches at the rear, also from the 911 S/T. Th wheels are made of lightweight magnesium. This saves around nine kilograms of rotating mass. Magnesium is also used in the fully automatic cabriolet roof of the 911 GT3 S/C. A lightweight and compact 40 Ah lithium-ion battery further contributes to the car’s impressively low weight, saving about four kg compared to a conventional battery.

Soft Top

Thanks to the particularly lightweight hydraulic roof actuators, the soft top can be opened or closed in approximately 12 seconds, either while stationary or at speeds of up to 50 km/h. As well as the two flat ribs, the front roof frame and the rear window frame are also made of magnesium. The integrated, electrically operated wind deflector ensures an exhilarating open-top driving experience even at higher speeds and cooler temperatures.

Recognisable Appearance

Matching the black roof, the windscreen frame is finished in black film, giving the 911 GT3 S/C its distinctive look. For the first time on a 911 with a convertible roof, the retractable rear spoiler is adorned with a Gurney flap, as found on the 911 S/T and the 911 GT3 with Touring Package. The front spoiler lip and rear diffuser are carried over from the current 911 GT3.

4.0-Litre Engine

The cylinder heads have been revised compared to the previous-generation 911 GT3, and the more aggressive camshafts carried over from the 911 GT3 RS ensure even more responsive power delivery in the upper rev range. The powertrain also features flow-optimised individual throttle bodies and further optimised oil coolers. The flat-six engine produces 375 kW (510 PS) and 450 Nm of torque. The six-speed GT manual transmission features a sporty short final-drive ratio that matches that of the Porsche 911 S/T and the Porsche 911 GT3. The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C can sprint from 0 to 100 km/h in 3.9 seconds and reach a top speed of 313 km/h.

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