Are the 997 GT3's available w/sunroof?

 

997.1 yes, 997.2 not sure

 

MY07-08 GT3 sunroof was mandatory

MY10 NO Sunroof available

 

you couldn't get a US 997.1 GT3 without one...the 2010 997.2 GT3 is available in the US without a sunroof

beat me to it Trundle

 

Thanks. I'm definitely leaning toward the GT3 over the 997TT.

 

Any pictures?

 

Why in the world do they offer that car with a sunroof, much less make it mandatory?? I hate having a sunroof on my TT, but it's not as 'hardcore'/purpose built as a GT3, so I can understand why it's even an option.
My question is of course rhetorical since the typical GT3 owner just gets one to cruise, few highway pulls, and to look gooooood. Can't do the last without a stupid sunroof.....

 

would you say it was a "bonehead" move? They sold them anyway and they worked well on the track too...but the backlash they had from the GT3 purists must have been heard

 

If it were a true 'bonehead' move, it would have been the greatest car innovation known to man.

 

Your username is a good one for you, you sound like a bonehead.
I've tracked my GT3 & TT numerous times and have tracked previous Porsches that I've owned.
I like the sunroof and stereo in my GT3 and wouldn't want a car i use on the street to be without either.
Just out of curiosity what's the difference in your lap times with and without a sunroof.
Short of a professional driver you would be hard pressed to notice the difference other than the loss of some headroom which might be a problem for some drivers.

 

No one ever seems to see the levity in my screenname Always has to devolve into a personal attack. Ah well. Such are the perils of dealing with humorless e-thugs.

Bruce, you're absolutely correct. I probably wouldn't see any difference. But then again, I didn't get a GT3 or a P-car for that matter to be a track rat. The 3 is a car of compromise. More track oriented than a regular Carrera or a
turbo. But for those that want that extra edge, why make it 'mandatory'? Enjoy your sunroof and stereo, Bruce.

 

I see the humor in your screename...but then I'm a bit of a bonehead myself

 

+1
I have never driven my GT3 with the sunroof closed; I live in a warm, sunny place and cant imagine not enjoying the weather and the sound of the GT3 engine. Funny how many people "hate" the sunroof but load their cars with Nav TV screens, stereos, power heated seats, etc

I actually think Porsche had it right with the RS America strategy: delete the sunroof, A/C, radio and include real lightweight door panels...you could then add them back, if you wished ,as options.

Bill

 

If you're tall then you will appreciate the extra couple inches of headroom you get from not having a sunroof.

 

Decreased headroom aside, does a sunroof affect the structural rigidity or body stiffness in a GT3?

I like my sunroof and always open it whenever possible. I really enjoy the car this way. Hopefully it's not a crime!