In other words, you won\u2019t have to get out of the car to unfurl the roof yourself. At the touch of a button, the fabric top goes down or up in about 12 seconds, as long as you\u2019re not traveling faster than 31 mph (50 km\/h). Press another button, and a wind deflector pops out or retracts in just two seconds.<\/p>\n
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The more complex roof mechanism inevitably comes with a weight penalty, but Porsche claims the GT3 S\/C is only about 66 pounds (30 kilograms) heavier than the Speedster. The U.S.-spec model tips the scales at 3,322 pounds, whereas its European counterpart comes in at 1,497 kilograms. Interestingly, this is the first 911 convertible to use a double-wishbone suspension at the front axle. The chassis has been tuned to echo the 911 GT3 coupe with the Touring Package<\/a>.<\/p>\n To keep weight as low as possible, Porsche uses carbon-fiber-reinforced plastic for the hood, fenders, doors, and rear anti-roll bar. Additionally, the connecting links and the underbody panel beneath the rear axle are also made from CFRP. Elsewhere, standard magnesium wheels and ceramic brakes further contribute to the diet. The convertible\u2019s structure also incorporates magnesium to keep weight in check.<\/p>\n To shave off even more mass, optional folding lightweight bucket seats with CFRP shells are available. There\u2019s only room for a single passenger, as the rear seats have been removed, making the GT3 S\/C the only 911 convertible sold strictly as a two-seater. You\u2019ll likely be driving with the top down most of the time to hear the naturally aspirated 4.0-liter flat-six scream to 9,000 rpm.<\/p>\n Photos by: Porsche<\/p>\n The high-revving boxer engine produces 502 horsepower and 331 pound-feet (450 Newton-meters) of torque, matching the GT3 coupe. It reaches 60 mph in 3.7 seconds, or 62 mph (100 km\/h) in 3.9 seconds. Flat out, the latest 911 variant tops out at 194 mph (313 km\/h).<\/p>\n While the Speedster was capped at 1,948 units as a tribute to the year Porsche<\/a> began production, the new GT3 S\/C is not a limited-run model. Unlike the GT3 coupe, which is available with both a manual and a dual-clutch automatic, its open-top counterpart is offered exclusively with three pedals, echoing the manual-only Speedster.<\/p>\n At $275,350 including destination, the new 911 GT3 S\/C certainly isn\u2019t cheap. However, it does offer substantial savings compared to a similarly equipped coupe. The price equivalent of the hardtop model would exceed $308,000, so you\u2019re \u201csaving\u201d about 11 percent by choosing the convertible. That\u2019s without factoring in the carbon-fiber fenders and doors inherited from the 911 S\/T<\/a>.<\/p>\n The 911 GT3 S\/C will hit Porsche dealers across the U.S. this fall.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/a><\/p>\n 39 <\/p>\n \n Source: Porsche <\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n<\/p>\n