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What's New for 2025?
Every 911 Cabriolet except the Turbo/Turbo S duo migrates to the 992.2 platform this year, which is Porsche code for "gets a midcycle refresh." The entry-level Carrera Cabriolet now starts $6,200 higher, while the new and much-discussed T-Hybrid powertrain debuts exclusively in the GTS Cabriolet line. The T-Hybrid pairs a revamped 3.6-liter flat-6 engine with a single electric turbocharger and a 400-volt traction battery that can recoup exhaust energy and provide an acceleration boost. Combined output is a heady 532 horsepower, and the GTS is also the only 2025 911 Cabriolet that's easy to tell apart from last year's range, thanks to five articulating vertical slats on either end of the front fascia that facilitate cooling and efficiency. Additionally, there's a new Carrera T Cabriolet for 2025 that comes only with a six-speed manual transmission, while all 992.2 Cabs get a new 12.7-inch curved digital instrument cluster and an ignition button in place of the 992.1’s twisty knob.
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"The sheer variety of 911 Cabriolet models sets this German icon apart, from the three-pedal-only Carrera T Cabriolet to the preposterously fast Turbo Cabriolet. Now there's a Hybrid Cabriolet, too, although that's not what it's officially called — the GTS Cabriolet utilizes Porsche's new T-Hybrid powertrain to nip at the Turbo's heels with 532 electrically assisted horses. You can't go wrong here, and there's a case to be made that the 911 Cab is the most sensible car in this class from an investment standpoint, which means its superb driving dynamics and thrilling acceleration are relatively guilt-free pleasures."—Ranked #1 out of 6 Premium Luxury Convertibles
MotorDonkey's proprietary vehicle data identifies every significant version of each model so that you can compare and decide. Ordered by price from low to high, here are the versions of the 2025 Porsche 911 Cabriolet that you need to be aware of, along with our expert analysis and recommendations.
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The convertible body style adds about 175 pounds compared to the coupe, but that's a distinction without a difference for most drivers. The 911 Cabriolet is fast and fun in any form, even the base model described here.
Like the 911 Carrera T Coupe, the Cabriolet version isn't exactly the lightweight that Porsche makes it out to be — it's only 20 pounds lighter than the regular Carrera Cabriolet. In fact, if it were equipped with the PDK automatic transmission rather than a six-speed manual, we wager it'd be heavier than that standard model. But the T does have some notable new standard features that explain its lack of lightness, namely rear-axle steering and PASM adaptive dampers. On the other hand, you'll have to accept less sound insulation and thinner glass, although that's less of an issue in a soft-top convertible. Notably, the Carrera T Convertible comes standard with a four-seat layout, whereas the coupe version is strictly a two-seater.
Although the Carrera S Cabriolet turns up the wick significantly from the base Carrera Cabriolet, we're still talking about the same basic twin-turbo 3.0-liter flat-6 engine. It was a lot easier to make the case for upgrading to the S back when most 911s weren't using the same turbocharged engine.
Weighing in at almost exactly 200 more pounds than the standard 911 Carrera Cabriolet, the Carrera GTS Cabriolet can chalk up nearly all of its extra poundage to the T-Hybrid powertrain, a GTS exclusive this year. Given that the drop-top GTS gets to 60 mph in 3 seconds flat — more than a second quicker than the base Carrera — we'd say its mass is well-managed.
All-wheel drive adds weight to the GTS Cabriolet, but there's no discernible performance impact, so it's just a question of whether you think your hybrid sports-car convertible needs four driven wheels. We'd vote no on that — unless you have visions of taking your Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet out for a spirited top-down drive on icy roads, the extra hardware is unlikely to prove beneficial. Keep the AWD surcharge in your pocket, and put your faith in Porsche's all-world stability control system in case the streets get slippery.
Ah, the Turbo Cabriolet. Want to go 0-60 in less than 3 seconds with the wind in your hair? There aren't many cars that can deliver, but thanks in part to standard all-wheel drive and launch control (572 horsepower helps, too), this Porsche is one of them. Note that the Turbo Cabriolet gets a 3.8-liter flat-6, a clear point of differentiation from the lower-level 911s with their shared 3.0-liter displacement. Also, with the 911 Turbo stuck in 992.1 mode for 2025, we should point out that the new 2025 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet — a 992.2 model — packs a 3.6-liter, 532-hp hybrid flat-6 that nips at the 911 Turbo Cab's heels performance-wise.
Porsche lists the Turbo S Cabriolet at the exact same curb weight as the Turbo Cabriolet, so this 911 variant ends up looking like a $33,200 software upgrade — turn up the turbo boost and collect the profits. But who could blame any self-respecting 911 Turbo Cabriolet shopper for wanting the very best? You're not going to have your local tuner shop fiddle with the regular Turbo's software, so you might as well pay Porsche's fiddling fee. Or should you wait for the 911 Turbo to catch up with the rest of the lineup next year with its 992.2 refresh? There's not a wrong answer here, but we're curious to see what the 2026 Turbo has in store.
What are the different versions of the 2025 911 Cabriolet, and how much do they cost? Select a version below or just hit the button to see our full 2025 911 Cabriolet specs and model data.
| Version | Price | Fuel | MPG | Power | Torque |
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| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet (3.0T RWD) | $133,400 | Gas | 21 | 388 hp | 331 lb-ft |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera T Cabriolet (3.0T RWD Manual) | $147,300 | Gas | N/A | 388 hp | 331 lb-ft |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet (3.0T RWD Automatic) | $159,600 | Gas | 20 | 473 hp | 390 lb-ft |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet (3.6T Hybrid RWD) | $178,200 | Hybrid | 19 | 532 hp | 449 lb-ft |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet (3.6T Hybrid AWD) | $186,000 | Hybrid | 19 | 532 hp | 449 lb-ft |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet (3.8 AWD) | $210,000 | Gas | 16 | 572 hp | 553 lb-ft |
| 2025 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet (3.8 AWD) | $243,200 | Gas | 16 | 640 hp | 590 lb-ft |
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Josh has been reviewing cars professionally since joining Edmunds.com fresh out of grad school in 2008. Prior to founding MotorDonkey, he spent 15 years shaping Edmunds' expert automotive content in various capacities, starting as an associate editor and ultimately serving as a senior editor before wrapping up with a five-year term as the company's first-ever director of content strategy. Josh is a card-carrying member of the Motor Press Guild and a lifelong car nut who has driven, compared and critiqued thousands of cars in his career. Helping people find their perfect car never gets old—seriously!
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