Porsche will offer a special, market-specific sports car with the “America” moniker.
The new 2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America will reach showrooms in late 2022 as part of the 2023 model year. A very limited number will be created, making this one of the rarest Type-992 models.
Its arrival marks the continuance of a tradition that began in 1952: offering an open-top, enthusiast-focused sports car made specifically for the North American market. The new model – revealed during the 2022 Porsche Parade in Poconos, PA – is based on the 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet, and features the same high-performance chassis and powertrain as that model. Emphasizing its focus on driving pleasure, it is exclusively available with a seven-speed manual transmission and rear-wheel drive.
“The brand celebrates its heritage with this exclusive 911 model that brings us back to roots of the legendary 356 America Roadster from 70 years ago,” said Marc Ouayoun, President and CEO Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. “We are delighted to be able to also extend the offer to our Canadian clientele, even if in very limited numbers.”
A high-performance sports car for open-top driving enthusiasts
The new 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America uses a twin-turbocharged 3.0-liter boxer six-cylinder engine to generate 473 hp and 420 lb.-ft. of torque. Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) Sport is standard equipment, and lowers the ride height by 10 mm while adding helper springs to the rear axle. Sport Exhaust and the Sport Chrono Package are also both standard equipment. Rear axle steering and Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) are available as added cost options. The standard cast iron brake rotors measure 408 mm in front with six-piston aluminium fixed calipers and 380 mm rotors in the rear with four-piston fixed aluminium calipers finished in black.
Styling by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur
Aesthetic changes applied by Porsche Exclusive Manufaktur make this a striking sports car both from a distance and up close. The exterior colour Azure Blue 356 was chosen, inspired by the 1953 356 America Roadster. Through Paint to Sample Plus, the colour is revived and reserved for this special vehicle in the 2023 model year. The windshield frame is finished in Satin Black. Specially finished RS Spyder Design Wheels are finished with the interior portion of the spokes in white, the outermost flat surfaces in silver and a Guards Red pinstripe along the edge of the rim.
Along the doors, decals in white with Guards Red accents read “America”, while the model designation on the rear features “911 Carrera” in white and “GTS” in Guards Red.
Cross-stitching in Guards Red with surrounding stitching in Pebble Grey continue the colour combination through the cabin, including along the upper dashboard and door panels. Two-tone stitching in Guards Red and Pebble Grey continue the contrast on the centre console armrest where “America” is embossed in the leather. Unique illuminated doorsill plates commemorating the 70th anniversary of the 356 America Roadster are also included as standard equipment, along with a leather interior in black, seat belts in Guards Red, the tachometer and instrument cluster in white and a heated GT Sport steering wheel.
An optional extended interior package continues this theme with a 12 o’clock marking on the steering wheel in Guards Red and Guards Red cross-stitching on the inside edge of the wheel. This package also adds two-tone stitching to the shift boot and adds a gear pattern on the manual lever in Guards Red. Sport Seats Plus with double stitching in Guards Red and Pebble Grey with “911” stitching on the headrests in Guards Red and the leather backrest release loops in the same colour. The floor mats also gain the same two-tone stitching in Guards Red and white. Finally, the vehicle key is painted in Azure Blue 356 to match the car, and a leather key pouch with two-tone stitching and “America” embossment completes the package.
Pricing and Availability
The 2023 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America is expected to arrive in late 2022 and will carry a starting MSRP of $206,190. Including the extended interior package, MSRP is $214,750.
About the 356 America Roadster
Max Hoffman, the first importer of Porsche cars to the U.S., found early success among American customers with the 356 when he began selling them in 1950. Hoffman knew that a more affordable model would help him reach more customers, and he convinced Porsche to develop a special lightweight version specifically for the U.S. market: the 1953 356 America Roadster. With all but the bare essentials removed, the car used a 1,480 cc boxer four-cylinder engine generating 70 hp. That figure represented a significant jump from earlier models with a smaller engine making 40 hp. That barebones sports car quickly inspired the 356 Speedster, which used the steel body of the 356 Cabriolet, but with minimal equipment taking after, but not quite to the level of its earlier sibling. Only 16 examples of the 356 America Roadster were built, placing it among the rarest 356 models. It stands as a symbol of the passion for performance among American drivers, and the mark their enthusiasm continues to make on the brand.
About the 964 America Roadster
In 1992, roughly 40 years after the first “America Roadster,” Porsche revived the concept as part of the Type-964 generation 911. Once again, a model specific to the U.S. with an open top and a focus on performance improvements reached American showrooms in limited quantities; in this case 250 units. This special model featured the wide body, brakes, suspension and 17-inch Porsche Cup wheels of the contemporary 911 Turbo. In that sense, the commonality between the Type-992 911 GTS models and Turbo models combined with a version of the engine used in the Carrera models make the new car a true spiritual successor.
Latest News
Purpose-built for performance: the new 2023 Porsche 911 GT3 RS
High-performance sports car with intelligent aerodynamics
Porsche Experience Centre Toronto breaks ground
Construction of the first urban version of the brand’s worldwide concept begins in Pickering
PCL announces John Cappella as new President and CEO
Change in leadership effective September 1, 2022
Launch of Porsche Insurance in Canada
Sports car maker offers car insurance through Aon
Porsche Golf Cup World Final
3rd place for a client of Porsche Centre Quabec at the Porsche Golf Cup World Final
2023 Porsche 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet America Edition Announced
Porsche will offer a special, market-specific sports car with the “America” moniker.
Return of the ducktail
2023 Porsche 911 Sport Classic revealed
Porsche presents the Porsche Canada x Art Battle 2022 Championship
Sports car brand to support the dreams of local community artists
Sporty Design, Greater Agility: The new 2023 Macan T
The first SUV to feature the “T” badge - sporty styling, greater agility
Porsche Design celebrates its 50th anniversary
To celebrate a special anniversary, an exclusive edition meets a 911 S 2.4 Targa from 1972
Riding in style: the Cayenne Platinum Edition
This special-edition of the SUV is characterized by exclusive coordinated design elements in a satin Platinum paint finish as well as by additional standard equipment.
2022 Taycan GTS and Taycan GTS Sport Turismo models premiere at the LA Auto Show
New electric motor, new body variant, new panoramic roof with Sunshine Control
Discover the new Porsche 718 Cayman GT4 RS
Mid-engine sports car with racing DNA offers maximum driving pleasure
Porsche launches special Panamera sedan series for 2022
Porsche is offering a particularly elegant and exclusive version of the Panamera: the Platinum Edition
Canada welcomes its fourth Certified Porsche Classic Partner
Vancouver is the second PCP on the west coast, 17th PCP in North America and 78th globally.
Announcing the future Porsche Experience Centre Toronto
The 10th concept of its kind worldwide will be located in Canada
Sports car manufacturer makes children’s wishes come true around the globe
Porsche workforce raises 200,000 euros for the Make-A-Wish Foundation
Porsche Destination Charging expands network in Canada
Chargers for Porsche Taycan featured at growing list of premium travel sites in British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec
Construction begins
World’s first integrated commercial plant for producing nearly CO2-neutral fuel in Chile.
Porsche Cars Canada teams up with Canadian cyclist, Emily Batty
Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd. (PCL) is excited to announce a continued connection with Canadian multiple time National Mountain Bike Champion, Emily Batty, in 2021.
More robust, sleeker, more sporty: the Macan 2022
Porsche lance le nouveau Macan plus performant, plus racé et adoptant un nouveau concept de fonctionnement pour l’intérieur.
New sporting hero from Porsche: the Cayenne Turbo GT
Porsche rounds off the Cayenne model range with a sporting hero: consistently set up for maximum performance and handling, the new Cayenne Turbo GT combines outstanding driving dynamics with a high degree of everyday usability.
More distinctive and dynamic than ever: the new Porsche 911 GTS models
Approximately a year and a half after the market launch of the 992, the 911 range is welcoming sporty GTS models to the family.
New Porsche infotainment: knows more, does more and is a better listener
The “Touring package” name goes back to an equipment variant of the 911 Carrera RS from model year 1973. Already then, the focus was on purist 911 design and elements of a classic interior.
Performance meets understatement: The new 2022 911 GT3
The “Touring package” name goes back to an equipment variant of the 911 Carrera RS from model year 1973. Already then, the focus was on purist 911 design and elements of a classic interior.
Prototype of the all-electric Macan
The all-electric Porsche Macan is ready to be tested on the road: the well-camouflaged next-generation prototypes of the compact SUV are now heading outside Porsche premises for the first time.
Destination Porsche new corporate architecture rolled out in Canada
Destination Porsche – a striking new corporate design concept inaugurated in Palm Springs, California, in 2019 – had its Canadian premiere with the opening of the relocated Porsche Centre Quebec last month.
2022 Porsche 911 Announced: 911 GT3 Pricing
Price unveiled for the new 911 GT3
Porsche Quebec now moved
A successful move for the Porsche Quebec center, which now welcomes its customers in a dealership three times the size and at the cutting edge.
2021 Canadian Black Book
2021 Canadian Black Book Overall Brand (Luxury) award and three model accolades to Porsche.
Free software update for the first Porsche Taycan models
Porsche extensively updated its all-electric Taycan last September for the new model year. Now, Taycan customers whose electric sports car was delivered in the 2020 model year can benefit from key new features, too.
World premiere of the Cross Turismo: the all-rounder among electric sports cars
Porsche is expanding the product portfolio of its first all-electric sports car range with the addition of this versatile off-road version, thereby continuing the systematic pursuit of its path towards sustainable mobility.
Motorsports technology meets the road: The 2022 Porsche 911 GT3
Porsche continues the tradition of transferring what it learns on the race track directly to cars designed for the road in its latest model, the new 2022 911 GT3.
Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge
Announcing the return of the Porsche Esports Sprint Challenge Canada in 2021.
Boxster 25 years
New limited-edition anniversary model.
Parker Thompson
Porsche Canada Supports Young Canadian Talent in new Carrera Cup North America.
Request a Quote
You are searching for some particular options, color or configuration. Contact us for a quote, our specialists will be more than happy to help you find the car of your dreams. Wether if it's a vehicle in stock or an order, just complete the Request a Quote Form and we will get in touch with you in the day.
Quote Request Form
Request a Test Drive
Take a test drive with one of our specialists. Browse the options available on our different models in compliance with current health standards.
Test Drive Request Form
