Porsche 911 GT3 convertible for purists

Porsche has introduced the 911 GT3 S/C, marking the primary time {that a} fully-automatic convertible roof is obtainable within the iconic GT3 lineup – the brand new type additionally comes with handbook transmission and naturally-aspirated engine.

In line with Porsche Thailand, the brand new 911 GT3 S/C is to be had to reserve now, priced from Bt35,500,000.

In line with the German automaker, the brand new type combines the light-weight design of the 911 S/T with the naturally-aspirated 4.0-liter boxer powerplant of the 911 GT3, generating 510 horsepower and 450 Nm of torque.

Force forces from the high-revving flat-six (9,000rpm max) is going via an unique light-weight short-ratio six-speed handbook sports activities transmission. In line with Porsche, the 911 GT3 S/C can boost up from 0-100km/h in 3.9 seconds and achieve a peak pace of 313km/h.

“We’ve got already discovered with the 911 Speedster and the 718 Spyder RS ​​simply how neatly our high-revving naturally aspirated engine, a in particular dynamic chassis setup and thorough light-weight development mix to create a real driving force’s automobile with no roof,” says Andreas Preuninger, Head of GT Vehicles.

“For the primary time, the 911 GT3 S/C makes use of the double wishbone entrance axle on an open-top 911. Mixed with the in particular high-grip sports activities tires and occasional weight, the auto provides using excitement on winding roads that was once prior to now just about unprecedented in an open-top automobile,” he mentioned.

The chassis set-up of the brand new 911 GT3 S/C mirrors that of the 911 GT3 with Traveling Bundle. Very similar to all 911 GT3 fashions, 255/35 ZR 20 entrance and 315/30 ZR 21 rear tires are fitted as same old.

Porsche says the 911 GT3 S/C is the one open-top variant within the present 911 vary this is designed as a natural two-seater – paying homage to the 911 Speedster from 2019.

Not like the Speedster, on the other hand, the 911 GT3 S/C isn’t a limited-edition type. In the meantime, the brand new “Boulevard Taste Bundle” (from Bt949,000) may be to be had for the brand new convertible, which permits it to be adapted much more exactly to person tastes.

In line with Frank Moser, Head of the 911 and 718 type collection, the brand new 911 GT3 S/C caters to shoppers’ call for for sports activities automobiles which can be in particular fascinated with using excitement.

“The cause powertrain of the 911 GT3 comes into its personal much more emphatically when using with the roof down on winding nation roads,” he mentioned. “That is in particular all the way down to managing to stay the burden of the 911 GT3 S/C down to simply 1,497 kilograms, in spite of the totally automated comfortable peak. This is simplest about 30kgs greater than the 991-generation 911 Speedster.”

The internal is upholstered in black leather-based as same old – together with the solar visors and the A-pillar trim. Similar to the present fixed-head 911 GT3, the 911 GT3 S/C is began now not with the frenzy of a button however with a rotary ignition transfer to the left of the guidance wheel.

The ‘Observe Display’ show mode reduces the virtual presentations at the left and proper of the rev counter to crucial information on tires, oil, coolant and gasoline. Shift lighting at the left and proper of the rev counter point out the optimum second to modify equipment. If desired, the show will also be circled in order that the rev restrict of 9,000 rpm is situated on the 12 o’clock mark.