The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is the ultimate open-top Porsche experience

If you thought the screaming, closed-cockpit nature of a Porsche 911 GT3 wasn’t enough, the automaker decided to pull out all the stops and “rip off” the top of one to give you the 911 GT3 S/C, which is an open-top experience for those who want to experience all of 9,000rpm in open-air glory.

However, unlike the 911 Speedster or the 718 Spyder RS, which feature double-bubble, convertible targa tops that require you to pull over and faff about to put on the “bikini tops”, the 911 GT3 S/C features a fully automatic convertible roof, which can be open or closed in around 12 seconds in speeds of up to 50kph, alongside an automatic wind deflector that can be opened or closed at speeds of up to 120kph.

While most people may think that this will add weight to the already light GT3 body, a lot of elements have been optimized for the lightest possible weight, including magnesium ribs and lightweight hydraulic roof actuators.

Apart from that, the majority of the body parts are made of carbon fiber, alongside the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes that help keep unsprung weight down with the staggered magnesium center-lock wheels (20-inches front, 21-inches rear).

It is only available as a two-seater, and it has a lightweight lithium-ion battery. The majority of these were carried over from the 911 S/T. In fact, the 911 GT3 S/C weighs 1,497kg, only 30kg more than the 991 911 Speedster.

And you’ll want to drive this top-down, as the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six engine from the 911 GT3 produces 510 horsepower and 450Nm of torque, screaming all the way to 9,000rpm. All of that power is sent to the rear wheels exclusively via a lightweight short-ratio six-speed manual transmission. 0 to 100kph is achieved in 3.9 seconds, and the top speed is 313kph ,even with the top down.

Apart from that, this looks pretty much like any other 992.2 GT3, sans the convertible roof. When the roof is up, Porsche says it achieves a streamlined coupé-like roofline thanks to clever fabric stretching. Also, for the first time on any convertible Porsche, the retractable rear spoiler comes with a gurney flap, similar to the 911 S/T and 911 GT3 with Touring package.

The interior is also similar to a current 992.2-generation 911 GT3, with the same weight-saving measures carried over from the 911 S/T, but it comes with electronic sports seats fitted as standard (with an optional bucket seat). However, unlike the controversial 992.2 push-start, it comes with a rotary ignition switch that most Porsche enthusiasts missed.

The best part of this, well, if you can afford it, is that this is not a limited-run model. So if you manage to scrape up enough money, we’re pretty sure that PGA Cars Philippines, the official distributor of Porsche in the Philippines, can bring one in for you.

^{Photos from Porsche}