{"id":3808,"date":"2026-01-06T04:00:09","date_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:00:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/max2voyages.com\/?p=3808"},"modified":"2026-01-06T04:00:09","modified_gmt":"2026-01-06T12:00:09","slug":"2025-porsche-911-carrera-gts-cabriolet-first-test-theres-magic-in-the-open-air","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/max2voyages.com\/?p=3808","title":{"rendered":"2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet First Test: There’s Magic in the (Open) Air"},"content":{"rendered":"
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  • Precise steering<\/li>\n
  • Never-ending power<\/li>\n
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    • Suspension is a tad stiff<\/li>\n
    • Serious wheelspin at launch<\/li>\n
    • Lack of interior room<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

      When you’re cruising around town in the 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet,<\/u> it\u2019s easy to feel like a million bucks, maybe even two, as the open air swirls about the cabin and the sun beams down on your face. Mix in the 911\u2019s iconic silhouette and undeniable panache with its low-slung stance and sporty dynamics, and you have a recipe for pure driving joy. And if that\u2019s not enough, when you find an open stretch of road, engage launch control, and unleash all 532 hp and 449 lb-ft of torque, what follows will include giggles and maybe even a few screams.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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      The 911 Carrera GTS may have gone hybrid<\/u>, but its mission hasn\u2019t changed. It continues to deliver a thrilling drive, one that’s traditionally split the difference between entry-level 911s and the super GTs and Turbos. Only now, it\u2019s doing it with an additional electric-powered punch. We spent a week with the Cabriolet version of the new GTS\u2014tackling canyon roads, stretching its legs on the freeway, and cruising through city streets\u2014to find out what it\u2019s really like to live with the new electrified version of Porsche\u2019s iconic sports car.<\/p>\n

      Drop the Top<\/strong><\/h2>\n

      After spending some quality time with the 911 Carrera GTS Coupe<\/u>, we called it \u201cthe most capable, complete, and best Carrera model for real-world and daily-driving duty\u2014and it absolutely rips on racetracks, too.\u201d That\u2019s no exaggeration. The way the Carrera GTS performs is nothing short of remarkable. It’s an experience that’s elevated to near magical levels when the top comes down and the Cabriolet\u2019s cabin opens to the outside world.<\/p>\n

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      Whether you\u2019re blasting down a straight or carving up a twisty road, like the coupe, the Carrera GTS Cabriolet serves up endless thrills. Its 3.6-liter flat-six teams up with a rear-mounted electric motor to deliver<\/u> a surge of power that never gets old. Go wide open, and the sound, the shove, and the lightning-fast eight-speed gearbox working in perfect rhythm will have you grinning from ear to ear, especially so when you have the top down and the flat-six is wailing out back.<\/p>\n

      There\u2019s no drama, just pure adrenaline coursing through your veins. Anyone riding shotgun will feel it, too. Porsche has long been known for dialing in razor-sharp steering, and the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet is no exception. Tiny inputs translate directly to the front wheels with pinpoint accuracy, and the steering\u2019s feedback is spot on\u2014firm without being fatiguing and offering a crystal-clear sense of what\u2019s happening on the road surface.<\/p>\n

      The suspension leans toward the stiff side, which can be exacerbated by Los Angeles freeways that aren\u2019t exactly known for their smooth pavement. While that\u2019s par for the course when it comes to super sports cars like the 911 GTS\u2014and not something we\u2019re really complaining about\u2014during our drives to and from Santa Barbara, there were a few moments when a bit more comfort would\u2019ve been welcome. Customers do have the option of having the standard suspension from the Carrera S, which offers softer springs for more comfort over stiffness.<\/p>\n

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      Hit the canyons, though, and it\u2019s a completely different story. The 911 GTS Cabriolet practically begs you to push it harder into every challenging corner given its immense traction and minimal body roll. It inspires confidence in mere mortals\u2014letting you brake later, carry more speed into turns, and trust that the car is working with you. Instead of wrestling with the wheel, you feel like the car is amplifying your abilities.<\/p>\n

      The only time you might find yourself in a dicey situation is if you try anything wild before you get the car\u2019s rubber up to temperature. At the track, once the tires were properly warmed, we were able to rocket the GTS from 0 to 60 mph in just 2.7 seconds, and it broke into the 10s in the quarter mile with a 10.9-second pass at 127.3 mph. Try something similar on cold tires, though, and you\u2019ll likely be sliding sideways in an instant\u2014forcing you to make some very quick corrections to keep the car\u2019s rear end in check.<\/p>\n

      As you\u2019d expect, the 911 Cabriolet is also pretty good at doing convertible stuff. The top can be opened and closed in just 12 seconds at speeds of up to 31 mph, and while that\u2019s relatively fast, we wish our tester had the option to open or close it remotely. While the soft top makes the cabin relatively quiet, the engine sound still finds its way inside, just like in the Coupe models. But most important, the 911 GTS Cabriolet is 201 pounds heavier than the 911 GTS Coupe we last tested, yet its 0\u201360-mph and quarter-mile times are only 0.1 second and 0.2 second slower, respectively. In other words, the Cabrio doesn\u2019t lose much in terms of straight-line acceleration, despite its added weight.<\/p>\n

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      Wow, How Much? <\/strong><\/h2>\n

      All that performance, agility, and heritage doesn’t come cheap, however. At $206,970 all in for the car we tested, the 2025 Carrera GTS Cabriolet<\/u> is getting way up there in price for a 911 that doesn\u2019t have Turbo or a number after its \u201cGT.\u201d Then again, the GTS is now more than just a middle-ground model. As Porsche\u2019s first ever hybrid 911, it\u2019s become something truly unique, and the cabrio only adds to the experience.<\/p>\n

      With the top down on a canyon road, we’re betting the GTS Cabriolet will make its owners feel like it\u2019s worth every penny, thanks to its hybrid power and precision that delivers ever more of the pure driving joy we\u2019ve come to expect from every 911\u2014not to mention one with that open-air magic at your beck and call.<\/p>\n

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