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2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet Video Review: King Of The Road

A bright yellow GTS convertible is automotive bliss on SoCal tarmac.

Clint Simone

By: Clint Simone

Jun 10, 2022 at 12:00pm ET

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The Porsche 911 model range is an anomaly in the sports car world. At last check, there are 24 different models to pick from, with over $100,000 separating the least expensive Carrera from the priciest Turbo S. Shoehorned somewhere in the upper-middle section of that gamut is the 2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet.

In simplest terms, this is the best 911 for the road. Or maybe I should say, the best 911 for roads in Southern California because there’s more than enough sunshine to go around. Porsche offers the GTS with a fixed roof and lightweight package if racetracks are your desired playground, but this droptop is the poster child for canyon carving.

2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet Rear Quarter

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This argument of “best 911 for the road” can quickly devolve into a matter of semantics and personal ability, but my time with the GTS taught me one thing above all else: 473 horsepower is at the limit of what’s usable on a public road. And that’s only because it’s in a car with such superb dynamics that pushing hard feels effortless.

Porsche turned up the boost on the twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter flat-six from 16 to 18.6 PSI, increasing output by 30 hp over the 443-hp Carrera S. The accessibility of power throughout the rev range is a worthy trade-off for a lower redline. There’s no arguing against the merits of a GT3 screaming at 9,000 RPM, but in situations with speed limits, you’re seldom able to keep a foot planted for that long. Contrary to that, the GTS pulls hard even south of 5,000 RPM, making it a breeze to add quick throttle inputs mid-corner.

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Using the steering wheel-mounted paddles, rifling through the PDK’s eight speeds was joyous. The seven-speed manual would be my preferred equipment, but at least Porsche gives customers the choice. In either case, dropping a gear to taunt the sport exhaust is a hilarious indulgence that I took for myself perhaps too many times.

All-wheel drive is optional, however, my tester only had power at the rear wheels. Adding to its handling prowess were two important options: Porsche Dynamic Chasis Control (PDCC) and rear-wheel steering. The former mitigates body roll with active stabilization and the latter provides more agile cornering ability. They cost $3,170 and $2,090, respectively, but both proved themselves to be laudable additions during my week of driving.

The best thing a sports car can do is build a driver’s confidence as they spend more time with it, and that is exactly what happened to me with the GTS. This car was more capable than me by a long shot, but it made me feel at the top of my game.

2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet Interior

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The Price You Pay For Greatness

We’ve seen this movie before, but the Porsche 911 GTS Cab is not a cheap date. It starts at $149,500 and my review vehicle cleared $175,000 with options. For context, a Corvette Convertible is quicker to 60 miles per hour and it costs roughly $80,000 less.

But when a car’s biggest drawback is its price tag, you know that it's something special to drive – and the GTS is exactly that. Higher horsepower and more track-focused models be damned, this is the best Porsche 911 for the road.

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2022 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet

Engine Twin-Turbocharged 3.0-Liter H6

Output 473 Horsepower / 420 Pound-Feet

Transmission Eight-Speed Dual-Clutch

Drive Type Rear-Wheel Drive

Speed 0-60 MPH 3.4 Seconds

Maximum speed 192 Miles Per Hour

Efficiency 17 City / 23 Highway / 19 Combined

Weight 3,587 Pounds

Seating Capacity 4

Cargo Volume 4.6 Cubic Feet

Base Price $114,000 + $1,350 Destination

Trim Base Price $150,850

As-Tested Price $175,820

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