2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T Cabriolet First Test: A Convertible That Gives Up Less Than It Gives Back
Key takeaways
- The roof may be gone, but Porsche’s clever engineering ensures the 911 T Cabriolet remains every bit the driver’s car enthusiasts expect.
- In fact, the perennial internet feud over these top-shelf 911s has become so white-hot that many often forget how good the more basic variants are.
- And that got us thinking: The 911 Carrera T Cabriolet and GT3 S/C are currently the only two drop-top Porsche 911s available with manual transmissions.
Why this matters: an automotive development that could shape industry direction or buying decisions.
The roof may be gone, but Porsche’s clever engineering ensures the 911 T Cabriolet remains every bit the driver’s car enthusiasts expect.
Pros No roof = more fun Manual gearbox is excellent Minimal performance penalty Cons Some head-scratching ergonomics Poor rear visibility Slightly rough low-speed ride You may have heard the internet has had its undergarments in a tangle over Porsche’s latest droptop, the 911 GT3 S/C. In fact, the perennial internet feud over these top-shelf 911s has become so white-hot that many often forget how good the more basic variants are.
And that got us thinking: The 911 Carrera T Cabriolet and GT3 S/C are currently the only two drop-top Porsche 911s available with manual transmissions. Seeing as we’re still waiting our turn to drive the S/C, we thought it’d be advantageous to find out how (or even if) the extra weight from the convertible top and reinforcements makes the 911 T Cabriolet less capable or engaging than the hard-top car—and if you’re able to feel the extra “floppiness” of the chassis.