GT3 Cabriolet or Speedster?
The other day I heard from a Porsche expert that there was a rumor that a Porsche 911 GT3 Cabriolet might be released, and when I was browsing the internet today, I did see several people overseas writing that they had "heard that story (that a GT3 Cabriolet will be released)."
Some people say they heard that a GT3 Cabriolet will be released, while others say that this must mean a Speedster. Personally, I'm thinking, "Well, I guess one of them will be released" (carelessly (lol)).
So, let's consider the difference between the 992.2 model, which will be released as a Speedster like the last time, and the new GT3 Cabriolet:
- The Speedster could be a two-seater, while the GT3 Cub could possibly be a four-seater.
- The Speedster's soft top can be opened and closed manually, while the GT3 Cub's is electrically operated.
- The Speedster is a double bubble shape, while the GT3 Cub is a regular cabriolet shape.
- The Speedster's windshield shape is steeper than that of the GT3.
- The Speedster will retain a slightly classic (heritage) image, while the GT3 Cub will have an image of a cool, cutting-edge race car.
Would that be an easy-to-understand difference?
I think the engine will be the same no matter what it is.
The only other option would be a manual transmission for the Speedster, but now there's a chance that even the GT3 Cub might come with a manual transmission.
The photos posted on this blog this time are of test cars that are believed to be the GT3 Cabriolet of the 991.2 type, of which spy shots were taken in 2018.
In other words, Porsche was already developing (testing) the GT3 Cabriolet around this time.
But, however.
At that time, there were rumors that a GT3 Cabriolet would be released, but the Speedster was released shortly afterwards, which meant that it was also said that the GT3 Cabriolet was being tested for the development of the Speedster, so perhaps it will be a Speedster again this time.
I'm sorry that this post doesn't lead to any conclusions (lol).
Still, I remember how badly I wanted a Speedster back in the 991.2 model year ^^ I have such fond memories.
Now that several years have passed since then, I wonder which one I would rather have, the 992.2 Speedster or the GT3 Cabriolet? It's difficult.
The reason is that, due to my personality, I have now gotten used to the extremely lazy habit of choosing Porsches, preferring electric tops (lol), and also because, among the GT3s, I feel that the coupe is better.
Having said that, as you can probably imagine, no matter which one is released, people will start clamoring again, saying, "I really want it!" (laughs).
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I'm Rika, the author of this article. Since I got my hands on a Porsche 911, I've been completely hooked on Porsches and I can't stop loving them, so I started this blog. My favorite cars are the 911 Carrera (2/991), 911 Carrera Cabriolet & 911 Carrera T (1/992), GT3 (1/997) and 718 Cayman GT4 RS.
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