On April 14, Porsche Will Unveil a “Particularly Fun Sports Car”

Porsche is getting ready to reveal something special.

At 4:00 p.m. CEST on April 14, 2026 (11:00 p.m. Japan time), Porsche will host a digital world premiere. The official press release from Porsche Newsroom doesn’t name the car, describing it only as a “particularly fun sports car from Zuffenhausen.”

The reveal will be streamed on Porsche Newsroom and YouTube. But with outlets including Autoblog reporting leaks, the car’s identity seems all but confirmed: an open-top model based on the 911 GT3. Here’s a roundup of what we know ahead of the April 14 reveal.

What the Teaser Reveals

The covered 911 silhouette and various spy shots offer several clues. Multiple outlets, including Carscoops and CarBuzz, have analyzed the footage. Here are the details they’ve picked out:

• LED headlight design
• Aggressive front bumper
• Clean rear end with no fixed wing

That last point may be the biggest clue. The lack of a fixed rear wing suggests a model in the spirit of the GT3 Touring.

Engine and Transmission: Two Conflicting Theories

Reports differ on the engine specifications.

So far, two main theories have emerged:

• Theory 1 (S/T engine): 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six, 518 hp / 465 Nm — reported by The Supercar Blog and AutoNext
• Theory 2 (standard GT3 engine): 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six, 502 hp at 8,400 rpm / 469 Nm at 6,100 rpm — reported by outlets including CarBuzz

Both theories point to a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six. My guess is that the car will be closer to Theory 2, sharing the 992.2 GT3’s specifications. Rather than specially tuning the S/T engine for this model, it would make more sense for Porsche to use the current GT3’s powertrain. Either way, the chance to enjoy a high-revving 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six in an open-top car is reason enough for this model to exist.

Most sources say the transmission will be a six-speed manual only. However, The Supercar Blog’s initial report also mentioned a choice of a six-speed manual or seven-speed PDK. We’ll have to wait for the official reveal to find out. But if it is manual-only, that would make the car’s character even more distinctive: rear-wheel drive, naturally aspirated power, a manual gearbox, and an open top. Few sports cars today offer a combination this pure.

Aerodynamics, Roof, and Weight

There will be no fixed rear wing.

Instead of the GT3’s large swan-neck wing, the car is expected to get a retractable rear spoiler like the GT3 Touring. Taken together, reports from various outlets point to the following aerodynamic details:

• GT3 RS-inspired air vents behind the front fenders
• Front fenders believed to be borrowed from the 911 S/T
• Center-mounted dual exhaust outlets

The roof is said to be an electrically operated fabric soft top that can be opened or closed at the touch of a button. Porsche hasn’t announced the weight, but adding the roof mechanism to the GT3 coupe’s approximate 1,420 kg suggests a figure in the region of 1,480–1,500 kg. My 718 Spyder RS weighs about 1,410 kg, so the new car would be a little heavier. With more than 500 hp from a 4.0-liter naturally aspirated flat-six moving that weight, there’s no way it won’t be exciting to drive.

Price, Production Numbers, and My Prediction

Let’s turn to the price and production numbers.

CarBuzz reports a starting price of around $230,500 (approximately ¥35 million). The car is also said to be effectively a low-volume model, rather than a limited edition.

The car is widely seen as a successor to the 991-generation Speedster. Interestingly, evo has argued that “this isn’t a GT3 Cabriolet—it’s a Speedster.” Whatever Porsche calls it, the recipe of rear-wheel drive, naturally aspirated power, a manual transmission, and an open top remains the same.

Now for my own prediction. As I’ve written in an earlier blog post, I think the car will be called the Sport Cabriolet (S/C)—not the “GT3 Cabriolet,” but the “GT3 Sport Cabriolet.” Perhaps Porsche is keeping the name under wraps to make this new naming a surprise. I also expect its specifications to match the 992.2 GT3, and given emissions regulations, I’m more inclined to believe it will use the standard GT3 engine than the S/T engine.

I enjoy the combination of open-top motoring and a high-revving naturally aspirated engine every day in my 718 Spyder RS. There’s nothing quite like opening up a 4.0-liter flat-six that revs to 9,000 rpm and taking in the sound with the wind in your hair. That’s exactly the kind of experience the GT3 Sport Cabriolet should deliver.

I’ll be ready and waiting for the livestream at 11:00 p.m. Japan time on April 14.