The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is sold out, and official information about the 718 will be released in a few weeks.

The Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is already sold out.

On October 13, 2026, Porsche will hold a Pre-Close Call (pre-earnings announcement briefing) for analysts and investors.

From the Q&A session at that time, I first understood one major point that was important to me.

That means "the Porsche 911 GT3 S/C is already sold out" and "we cannot offer any more."

Oh no. What a shock. I was hoping to get a GT3 S/C, but this is pretty tough.

So, here's the Q&A:

"We are sold out, and there's no opportunity to offer that product any longer."

You don't have to be so certain... (sobbing). That's what I think, but I intend to accept this reality (what kind of declaration is that?).

*This announcement comes from Porsche AG, and it seems to mean that each country has already been allocated a S/C (Super Curb) slot, and that this has now expired (there are no further slots available). Therefore, we don't know how many slots each country currently has remaining... so this does not mean that it is absolutely impossible to buy one in any country at this point.

Information regarding the Porsche 718 series will be released in a few weeks.

And one more thing, when a question was raised about the 718, Porsche's response was, "Please understand that we are keeping quiet about the 718 at this time, as it will be several weeks before we can officially release information."

In other words, information about the 718 series will officially begin to be released a few weeks from this point (October 13, 2026).

Just a few more weeks.

It seems to be happening sooner than I expected, but once this official information release begins, I think we'll start to get more detailed information about the 718EV, and it will also be officially confirmed whether the ICE has truly been removed from the higher-end models.

List of questions and answers from the Porsche Pre-Close Call on October 13, 2026

Below is a brief summary of the questions and answers from that day's session.

I don't use AI to write this blog, and I don't plan to in the future, but the Q&A summary below is quite tedious (to be honest, lol), so please understand that it was compiled by AI:

*If you would like to check the content yourself, the original text is here:Pre-close call Oct 13, 2026

① Patrick: Sales in China and Cayenne

Q: What are the implications of lowering the annual sales forecast for China from 30,000 units to 25,000 units? Can this be compensated for in other regions?
A: The sales forecast remains unchanged at approximately 35 billion euros. There are no plans to shift vehicles to other regions in the short term to compensate for the loss of sales.

Q: Is the 7,000 electric Cayenne units sold in the third quarter just a figure for the immediate period after launch?
A: We don't see this as a temporary phenomenon. We expect the BEV ratio to continue rising as we maintain appropriate prices and supply levels.

Q: Isn't the electric Cayenne taking away sales from the ICE version and worsening the revenue mix?
A: Monthly and quarterly figures are influenced by supply conditions and other factors. Please don't judge based on short-term figures alone; look at long-term trends.

② José: Profit margins and outlook for 2027

Q: Are the third-quarter profit margins close to the lower end of the forecast?
A: We haven't provided quarterly profit margin forecasts. We're simply explaining the usual seasonality, that it will be weaker than the second quarter due to the summer holidays.

Q: Will operating profit in 2027 improve compared to 2026?
A: We will not provide a forecast at this time. Due to the high level of uncertainty in the economic environment, we will announce our outlook when we release our full-year financial results in 2026.

③ Daniel: Orders received, research and development expenses, and foreign exchange rates.

Q: Does "the gap in the product lineup is affecting orders" mean the situation has worsened?
A: This mainly refers to the discontinuation of the ICE version of the Macan. It has been reaffirmed that it is currently unavailable for order in any region of the world, and this will also affect wholesale distribution in 2027.

Q: Is the burden of capitalizing and amortizing R&D expenses about the same as in the second quarter?
A: We anticipate an asset capitalization rate in the 40% range, and depreciation to remain at roughly the same level. We will continue to strictly manage expenditures.

Q: How does the forecast for currency headwinds in 2027 incorporate the current dollar exchange rate and hedging strategies?
A: Currency hedging is usually implemented over a period of about three years. A continued strong dollar could be a positive factor, but at this point we are anticipating headwinds in the currency market.

④ Horst: Supplier compensation and business divestiture

Q: How much will the compensation costs for suppliers be?
A: The amount is not disclosed for reasons of competition and antitrust law. There is a significant burden due to BEV production falling below the original plan.

Q: Will compensation costs be concentrated in the fourth quarter?
A: It is not a lump-sum payment for a specific quarter, but rather it is incurred throughout the year.

Q: What impact will the sale of MHP have on profits, sales, etc.?
A: The contract is in place, but the transaction is not yet complete. Upon completion, we expect a profit from the sale and an inflow of approximately 300 million euros in cash. Annual sales will be in the high hundreds of millions of euros, and approximately 4,500 employees will be removed from the consolidated financial statements.

Q: Is that sales figure for the year?
A: Annual value. Note that the sale of Bugatti Rimac will not affect revenue and will result in a profit being recorded in financial income/loss for the third quarter.

⑤ Anthony: Special Fee・911・718

Q: What will happen in the fourth quarter to cover the special expenses of €800-900 million for the full year?
A: We plan to account for the remaining expenses. The main factor is the structural reform measures "Zukunftspaket".

Q: How are the orders and delivery waiting lists for the 911?
A: While detailed figures are not being disclosed, sales are strong. The GT3 S/C is sold out. The Turbo, GTS, and individual specification configurations are also performing well.

Q: Will 718's performance in 2027 be positive or negative?
A: No specific impact on performance was indicated. Public relations activities will begin within a few weeks to explain the positioning and other details. The change in battery cell supplier due to Northvolt's management problems affected development, but the company expressed confidence in the final product. It also explained that the 718 is not a model that will significantly impact the company's overall performance.

Source:Pre-close call Oct 13, 2026

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