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Porsche 911 GT3 S/C: The Open-Top GT3 That Plays Like a Touring Racer
automotive4 days ago

Porsche 911 GT3 S/C: The Open-Top GT3 That Plays Like a Touring Racer

The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is a lightweight open-top variant of the GT3 that preserves the core GT3 experience with carbon-fiber components, a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six producing 502 hp, and a 12-second roof operation. Weighing about 3322 lb, it stays close to the GT3 Touring suspension, pairs a manual gearbox (the only option) with precise, effortless shifts, and delivers roughly 0–60 mph in 3.7 seconds and a top speed near 194 mph (roof up). Priced around $275,000 and expected to be limited in production, the S/C is arguably the purest open-top GT3—potentially the last of the era for internal-combustion GT3s.

via Road & Track|
#911-gt3-sc#automotive#convertible
Porsche's Purist 911 GT3 S/C Delivers Wind-Through-Performance in Convertible Form
automotive4 days ago

Porsche's Purist 911 GT3 S/C Delivers Wind-Through-Performance in Convertible Form

The 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is the open-top evolution of the GT3, pairing a 4.0L naturally aspirated flat-six with a six-speed manual, 502 hp, and a 3,322 lb curb weight achieved through carbon fiber and magnesium components. The roof folds in 12 seconds at up to 37 mph, maintaining agility and a pure driving experience that emphasizes engagement over luxury. With a starting price of $275,350 (nearly $296k as tested) and notable options like the Street Style Package, Porsche positions the S/C as a modern homage to the S/T lineage and a driver-focused, high-rev purist’s dream rather than a comfort-first GT3.

via The Drive|
#911-gt3-sc#automotive#lightweight
Porsche 911 GT3 S/C: a cabriolet track weapon with road manners
automotive4 days ago

Porsche 911 GT3 S/C: a cabriolet track weapon with road manners

Porsche’s 911 GT3 S/C takes a Carrera Cabriolet and grafts in lightweight, race-honed bits from the GT3/S/T line: carbon panels, magnesium wheels, carbon-ceramic brakes and a carbon shear plate, weighing about 1,497 kg. It uses a 4.0-litre naturally aspirated flat‑six that revs to 9,000 rpm, producing 503 hp and 332 lb‑ft, with a 0–62 mph time of 3.9 seconds and a top speed of 194 mph. The car keeps a six‑speed manual and the roof can be lowered in 12 seconds up to 31 mph, while the double-wishbone front suspension and GT3 Touring–inspired setup deliver minimal body roll and sharp, communicative handling. It starts at £200,500, but optioning up (including the £24k Street Style Pack) can push prices well beyond £260k. Porsche says demand has exceeded expectations, and while some see the cabriolet approach as controversial, the S/C offers a road-focused alternative that still feels like a proper GT3 on every bend.

via Top Gear|
#automotive#cabriolet#gt3sc
Porsche Unveils the 911 GT4 R to Replace Cayman GT4 in GT4 Racing
automotive14 days ago

Porsche Unveils the 911 GT4 R to Replace Cayman GT4 in GT4 Racing

Porsche introduced the 911 GT4 R, a GT4 race car based on the 911 Cup that will replace the Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport in GT4 competition; it uses a 4.0-liter flat-6 around 520 hp, revs to 8,750 rpm, weighs about 3,340 lb, and employs a six‑speed sequential with a dog-type clutch and a mechanical limited-slip diff, with wider tracks and 11-position rear wing; it rides on five-bolt wheels to meet GT4 rules and costs $375,500 including delivery, targeting IMSA Michelin Pilot Challenge and SRO Pirelli GT4 America in 2027.

via Jalopnik|
#911-cup#911-gt4-r#automotive
Porsche introduces the race-ready 911 GT4 R for global GT4 racing
motorsports17 days ago

Porsche introduces the race-ready 911 GT4 R for global GT4 racing

Porsche unveils the 911 GT4 R, a global GT4 racer based on the 911 platform with a 4.0‑L flat‑six that can deliver up to 520 PS in racing trim (BoP-adjusted ~430 PS), wider track and advanced electronics, built on Cup foundations with natural-fibre composites; it is set to debut in the 2027 season as Porsche expands its GT4 customer motorsport lineup.

via Porsche Newsroom|
#911-gt4-r#balance-of-performance#customer-motorsport
Porsche Unveils 911 GT4 R, Replacing Cayman GT4 in a GT4-to-GT3 Ladder
motorsport17 days ago

Porsche Unveils 911 GT4 R, Replacing Cayman GT4 in a GT4-to-GT3 Ladder

Porsche has revealed the 911 GT4 R to replace the 718 Cayman GT4 RS Clubsport, using the 911 Cup-based platform to support a ladder from one-make racing to GT3. Powered by a 4.0L flat-six with up to 520 hp, the GT4 R debuts in the IMSA Pilot Challenge at Daytona and is eligible for GT4-series under SRO rules. It weighs about 1,515 kg (vs. 1,260 kg for the Cup), has a smaller rear wing and narrower wheels to fit GT4 regulations, and carries a $375,000 price tag in the U.S. with deliveries starting in Q3, with display planned for the 24 Hours of Spa.

via Sportscar365|
#911-gt4-r#cayman#gt4
Porsche Taycan lineup updated with E-Shift, AI cockpit, and factory Manthey kit
technology24 days ago

Porsche Taycan lineup updated with E-Shift, AI cockpit, and factory Manthey kit

Porsche updates the Taycan for the 2027 model year with an E-Shift system featuring virtual gear changes and a tuned Electric Sport Sound, introduces a factory-available Manthey Kit for the Turbo GT, and debuts a new AI-powered infotainment system with OTA updates and enhanced voice control, while boosting efficiency to reach up to 700 km WLTP with low‑rolling‑resistance summer tires when paired with the Performance Battery Plus.

via Porsche Newsroom|
#e-shift#electric-vehicle#manthey-kit
Porsche's Engine Evolution: From Air-Cooled Legacies to Hybrid Hypercars
technology27 days ago

Porsche's Engine Evolution: From Air-Cooled Legacies to Hybrid Hypercars

This piece surveys Porsche's most important engines across its history, tracing the journey from the iconic air-cooled flat‑6 that defined the 911 to the era of water‑cooled and turbocharged power, highlights the notable flat‑4 and V8s (including the 928 and Cayenne), and showcases racing‑bred units—like the Carrera GT’s V10, the Le Mans‑dominant flat‑12 and 919’s V4 hybrid—while also noting tech transfers to modern road cars and the ongoing push for high performance with efficient packaging.

via Jalopnik|
#engines#hybrid#le-mans
Porsche crafts three one-off 911s for Toy Story 5 premiere
business1 month ago

Porsche crafts three one-off 911s for Toy Story 5 premiere

Porsche unveiled three one-of-one 911 models—each inspired by Woody, Buzz Lightyear, and Jessie—crafted by the Sonderwunsch department for the Toy Story 5 premiere; the cars (911 GT3 RS, 911 Targa 4 GTS, and 911 Carrera T) will be sold to benefit Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the American Red Cross, and Starlight Children’s Foundation.

via Porsche Newsroom|
#911-gt3-rs#business#charity-initiative
Toy Story Comes to Porsche: Three Bespoke 911s Honor Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Ahead of Toy Story 5
automotive1 month ago

Toy Story Comes to Porsche: Three Bespoke 911s Honor Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Ahead of Toy Story 5

Porsche’s Sonderwunsch division built three one-off 911s inspired by Toy Story characters Woody, Jessie, and Buzz Lightyear for a charity sale ahead of Toy Story 5: Woody’s Carrera T with denim-textured blue paint and Woody-inspired interior; Jessie’s Targa 4 GTS in white metallic with denim-style interior and “Yee Haw!” door sills; Buzz Lightyear’s 911 GT3 RS with Weissach, space-suit-inspired green/purple accents, and “To Infinity and Beyond” door sills. All feature hundreds of hours of hand-painting and bespoke details, and proceeds go to Big Brothers Big Sisters of America, the American Red Cross, and Starlight Children’s Foundation.

via Motor1.com|
#911#automotive#pixar
gaming1 month ago

Epic Pulls Porsche Concept Image After AI-Suspicions Surround Fortnite Scene

Epic Games removed a Porsche concept image tied to Fortnite after players speculated it was AI-generated. Epic said Porsche provided the image and that Unreal Engine workflows were used to create the background, but questions linger about why a Riot Games logo appeared on a balloon in the scene. The situation contrasts with the car configurator tool, which uses Unreal Engine and looks more advanced than the AI-generated image.

via GameSpot|
#ai#fortnite#gaming
Fortnite x Porsche Concept Image Triggers AI-Gen Backlash and Logo Confusion
technology1 month ago

Fortnite x Porsche Concept Image Triggers AI-Gen Backlash and Logo Confusion

Unreal Engine’s X account posted a Porsche–Fortnite crossover image tied to the Cayenne Turbo Electric. After fans accused it of AI-generation style and noted Riot Games’ logo in the mock-up, the image was deleted and later re-uploaded with a clarification that it was Porsche-produced concept art, not Epic’s final car configurator. The episode raises questions about AI usage and internal QA in branded content.

via Kotaku|
#ai#epic-games#fortnite