Porsche introduces the new 2027 911 GT3 S/C, arriving this fall and the perfect car for cruising country roads looking for fall colors. Making the new cabriolet even more enjoyable is its manual transmission, the only tranny available. It’s the first time Porsche has ever offered a GT3 911 GT3 variant available with fully automatic convertible top.The 2027 911 GT3 S/C provides a pure driving experience, Porsche says, combining the lightweight components of the 911 S/T with the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter boxer engine of the 911 GT3 developing 502 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque.Sticker price is a meaty $275,350 including destination, but Porsche points out that a significant number of features with this model become standard equipment that are otherwise optional on the 911 GT3, including the Lightweight package ($20,350), Magnesium Wheels ($17,840), and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes ($10,370). So it’s a bargain, or so you will tell the spouse.2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C“The new 911 GT3 S/C responds to our customers’ desire for sports cars that are particularly fun to drive,” said Frank Moser, vice president of 911 and 718 model lines. “The exciting powertrain of the 911 GT3 comes into its own even more when driving without a roof, especially on winding country roads. Above all, because we have managed to keep the weight of the 911 GT3 S/C particularly low at 3,322 lbs despite the fully automatic top.”2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CTo get that light weight, many components are borrowed from the 911 S/T, including the Carbon Fiber Reinforced Plastic (CFRP) hood, fenders, and doors. 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CThe rear antiroll bar, connecting links, and underbody panel beneath the rear axle are also made of carbon fiber. 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CBrakes and wheels similarly follow the lightweight S/T formula: the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system, which is more than 44 lbs lighter than the cast iron brake rotors, is standard on the 911 GT3 S/C. 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CThe 20-inch front axle and 21-inch rear axle center locking wheels, which were already featured on the 911 S/T, are made of magnesium and save almost 19 lbs of unsprung weight compared to aluminum wheels. Magnesium is also used in the convertible top structure.2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CWeight-saving materials inside include lightweight carpets and lightweight CFRP door panels also taken from the 911 S/T. Four-way Sport Seats Plus are fitted as standard, but you can also get folding lightweight bucket seats with seat shells made of CFRP.2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CJust as on the 911 S/T, the steering wheel is also upholstered in perforated leather.2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CThe cylinder heads have been revised from the 911 GT3 of the previous generation with the sharper camshafts of the 911 GT3 RS to ensure what Porsche calls an even more dynamic power delivery in the upper engine speed range. In addition, the car uses flow-optimized single throttle valves and optimized oil coolers.2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CThe six-cylinder boxer engine has an output of 502 hp. The six-speed GT Sport manual transmission has a short constant axle ratio that it shares with the 911 S/T and the current 911 GT3. The new 911 GT3 S/C accelerates to 60 mph in 3.7 seconds and reaches a top track speed of 194 mph.2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CBecause the 911 GT3 S/C is not equipped with a double-bubble rear cover in contrast to its spiritual predecessor, the 911 Speedster, it was possible to implement the power operated lightweight top used on 911 Cabriolets rather than the manual top of the Speedster, Porsche says.2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CPorsche says the fabric roof stretches “in an elegant arc” from the windshield frame to the convertible top compartment lid. There are no bows underneath the fabric, nor are there sections that interrupt the flowing design, the typical 911 silhouette—which also has aerodynamic advantages. the convertible top opens or closes in roughly 12 seconds. 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CMatching the black top, the windshield frame is foiled in black and makes the 911 GT3 S/C unmistakable, Porsche says, but it can also be ordered in body color as an option.2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CFor the new 911 GT3 S/C, Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur offers an optional Street Style Package. This “Director’s Cut” from the design studio “Style Porsche” conceptually picks up on modern combinations of colors and materials in the interior and exterior.2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C“We have already learned with the 911 Speedster and the 718 Spyder RS how well our high-revving naturally aspirated engine—particularly dynamic handling characteristics and consistent lightweight construction—fit a driver’s car without a roof,” said Andreas Preuninger, director GT cars. “The arrival of the 911 GT3 S/C marks the first time an open top 911 uses a double wishbone front axle. In combination with the particularly high-grip sports tires and the low weight, the car offers driving pleasure on winding roads that has hardly been experienced with an open-top car before.”2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CThe new 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is available to order now and carries an MSRP of $275,350 including destination.2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CThe chassis set-up of the new 911 GT3 S/C corresponds to that of the 911 GT3 with Touring Package. As with all 911 GT3 models, 255/35ZR-20 front and 315/30ZR-21 rear tires are fitted as standard.2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CIt will arrive in US Porsche Centers by fall.2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/CJust in time for fall color-touring.