Magnesium Roof Panel, 911 GT3 RS (992)
The current magnesium roof, contoured a few millimetres deep — and replaced by carbon on the Weissach package for a further 1.1 lb.
Body & GlazingOEM development / not soldconfidence: medium
Manufacturing
| Manufacturer | Porsche AG |
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| Origin | 🇩🇪 Germany Vendor head office — place of manufacture not stated |
| Process | Fabricated / Welded |
| Additively manufactured | No |
| Material | Magnesium Alloy |
| Notes | The Weissach carbon roof saves 1.1 lb over this magnesium panel, and the magnesium panel saves nearly 3 lb over the standard 911's aluminium roof. Magnesium sits between the two, which is a fair summary of where the material stands generally. |
Fitment
| 992 | GT3 RS |
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Sources
- Wide, lightweight body with magnesium roof and carbon-fibre wings — Porsche Presskit, accessed 2026-08-17
- Porsche 911 GT3 RS Sheds Extra Weight With Weissach Package — CarBuzz, accessed 2026-08-17