A Fully Loaded Porsche 911 GT3 S/C Costs Nearly $400k—Here’s What It Looks Like

The arrival of any new Porsche 911 is a big deal, as was the case this week when the GT3 S/C (Sport Cabriolet) was unveiled. This stunning 911 pairs the regular GT3’s 502-horsepower 4.0-liter flat-six engine with the freedom of open-air motoring, and it also arrives with a slew of extras from the 911 S/T to save weight. At $273,000, it’s not cheap, but that base price is only the beginning. Now that the configurator is live, we specified the most expensive 911 GT3 S/C we could, with well over $100,000 in optional extras sending the price skyrocketing.

The Most Expensive 911 GT3 S/C Options

2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C

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Like other Porsches, the GT3 S/C is highly customizable. From extensive packages to the smallest details, you can create a truly unique sports car. Going through each and every option we added would be exhaustive, so here are the main ones with the most eye-popping price tags:

Paint to Sample Plus: $48,240
Street Style Package: $34,190
20/21-inch GT3 winter wheel-and-tire set painted in satin-gloss black: $11,560
Exterior Package in Carbon Fiber: $4,800
Front axle lift system: $3,890
Front protection film: $2,760
Chrono Package with Porsche Design GT Clock: $2,300

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The Paint to Sample Plus has the most extraordinary price tag, but allows you to submit almost any color sample and have your Porsche finished in that shade. There’s more value to be had in the Street Style Package, which adds special decals, forged magnesium lightweight wheels, HD-Matrix Design LED headlights, adaptive sports seats, and a lot more. Choosing this package prevents you from selecting several other customization options. Smaller upgrades like lightweight carbon fiber wiper arms ($1,340), rear compartment trim in leather ($1,140), and sport tailpipes in Titanium ($1,140) were also added.

In the end, we managed to add $106,340 in optional equipment and $12,212 in accessories. The final price, including the delivery fee of $2,350, worked out to a staggering $393,902.

2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C build sheet

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A Special Car—Even With Zero Extras

2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C

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While few 911 GT3 S/C customers will end up spending almost $400,000 on one, you don’t need to add a single extra to an already impressive machine to enjoy it. Producing 502 hp and 331 lb-ft of torque, this convertible shoots from 0 to 60 mph in only 3.7 seconds. The engine’s ability to rev to 9,000 rpm is accompanied by an addictive noise, made all the more visceral when the roof is down. Even better is the fact that it comes with a six-speed manual gearbox.

While most convertibles come with a substantial weight penalty, the GT3 S/C is only 266 lbs heavier than the hard-top S/T and 203 lbs lighter than a 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Extensive use of carbon fiber-reinforced plastic for various body panels and magnesium for the roof contribute to the low mass. The Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake system saves another 44 lbs.

Expected to arrive at U.S. dealers in the fall, the 2027 Porsche 911 GT3 S/C instantly becomes one of the most desirable drop-tops in the world—whether or not you load it up with options.