A new Porsche 911 Cabriolet costs from about €225,000 in Ireland for the entry-level Carrera and rises past €405,000 for the Turbo S, with Irish VRT and VAT already included in those figures (Porsche Cars Ireland, 2026). On the second-hand market, Irish dealers list 911 Cabriolets from roughly €30,000 for older cars to nearly €190,000 for a recent GTS, which is where most drivers actually buy.
The reason an Irish 911 looks dearer than a UK one is almost entirely tax. VRT is a CO2-based registration tax, and a petrol 911 sits in the top band — so a big slice of the price you pay is the State's, not Porsche's. This guide turns the headline figures into a decision tool: a trim-by-trim price list, real used prices, the tax that drives the cost, and what an import truly adds. Porsche Cars Ireland sets the new price; Revenue (the Office of the Revenue Commissioners) is the final authority on VRT.
How much is a new Porsche 911 Cabriolet in Ireland? Price by trim
New Porsche 911 Cabriolet prices in Ireland run from roughly €225,000 for the Carrera to over €405,000 for the Turbo S, and every figure on the Porsche Cars Ireland site already includes VRT and VAT. The showroom ladder is the reference every used price and import is measured against, so it is the right place to start.
Porsche 911 Cabriolet price list by trim (2026)
The Cabriolet shares the coupé's mechanicals: a 3.0-litre twin-turbo flat-six in the Carrera, climbing to the 3.6-litre T-Hybrid in the GTS and Turbo S. The table below lists indicative new prices for the Irish market.
| Variant | Engine | Power | Indicative new price (€) | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 911 Carrera Cabriolet | 3.0 L twin-turbo flat-six | 394 PS | from ~€225,182 | Entry drop-top, 0–100 km/h 4.3 s |
| 911 Carrera T Cabriolet | 3.0 L twin-turbo flat-six | 394 PS | mid-range | Lighter, driver-focused spec |
| 911 Carrera S Cabriolet | 3.0 L twin-turbo flat-six | 473 PS | mid-range | +power over Carrera |
| 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 3.6 L T-Hybrid flat-six | up to 541 PS | upper-range | First hybrid open-top 911 |
| 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet | 3.6 L T-Hybrid flat-six | up to 541 PS | upper-range | All-wheel drive |
| 911 Turbo S Cabriolet | 3.6 L T-Hybrid flat-six | 711 PS | from ~€405,111 | Flagship, 0–100 km/h 2.6 s |
All figures are indicative and exclude options; the binding price comes from configuring the car with Porsche Cars Ireland (2026). For context, the same Carrera lists from about €154,200 in France and the Turbo S from €289,700 (Caradisiac/Porsche France, 2026) — Ireland is higher because of VRT.
What pushes the price from Carrera to Turbo S
The jump from Carrera to Turbo S is engine, power and electrification. The Carrera's 394 PS is plenty, but the Turbo S T-Hybrid delivers 711 PS and a 2.6-second sprint to 100 km/h, and you pay handsomely for it. Between them sit the Carrera S (473 PS) and the hybrid GTS models.
Options matter just as much as trim. Paint to Sample, ceramic brakes (PCCB), rear-axle steering and the Sport Chrono package can each add thousands, and because VRT is tied to the car's market value, a richly specced car also carries slightly more tax. Two identical-looking Cabriolets can therefore show very different out-the-door prices.
Why is the 911 Cabriolet more expensive in Ireland than in the UK?
A Porsche 911 Cabriolet costs more in Ireland than in the UK because the Irish price already includes VRT, a CO2-based registration tax that puts a petrol 911 in the top band at roughly 37–41% of its OMSP. Those euro figures look steep next to UK pound prices, and the gap is mostly tax — so it pays to understand what is baked in.
What is VRT and the OMSP?
Vehicle Registration Tax is charged when a car is first registered in Ireland, and for a passenger car it is set as a percentage of the OMSP based on CO2 emissions. The Open Market Selling Price is the retail value Revenue assigns to the car — including all taxes — not the price you actually paid or the base figure on a configurator (Revenue, 2026).
That distinction is the one most buyers miss. Revenue maintains its own valuations, so a keen private deal abroad does not lower your OMSP, and ticking pricey options pushes it up. On a new 911 bought in Ireland the VRT is already inside the €225,000-plus price; on an import you pay it separately.
A petrol 911 sits in the top VRT band — no EV relief
A 911 Cabriolet runs a petrol flat-six emitting roughly 231–267 g/km of CO2 (Porsche, 2026), which lands it firmly in the highest VRT band — about 37–41% of the OMSP (Revenue, 2026). There is no electric-vehicle relief here: that scheme is for battery cars, and a petrol 911 does not qualify.
On top of the CO2-based VRT comes a NOx levy, charged on nitrogen-oxide emissions. For a petrol car this levy is capped at €600 (Revenue, 2026), so while it adds to the bill, it is a fixed maximum rather than an open-ended charge.
- VRT band: top band, ~37–41% of OMSP (CO2-based)
- EV relief: none — petrol car
- NOx levy: petrol, capped at €600
Used Porsche 911 Cabriolet prices in Ireland
Used Porsche 911 Cabriolets in Ireland are listed from about €30,000 for older Carreras to nearly €190,000 for a recent GTS, which makes the second-hand market the realistic way in for most drivers. If a six-figure new car is out of reach, the used market tells a far broader price story.
What used 911 Cabriolets cost on the Irish market
The table below reflects real listings on DoneDeal, Ireland's largest car marketplace (2026, indicative).
| Year / generation | Variant | Mileage | Asking price (€) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 (997) | 911 Carrera | 138,403 km | ~€30,500 |
| 2006 (997) | 911 Carrera 4S Cabrio | 168,000 km | ~€57,999 |
| 2004 (996) | 911 Turbo S Convertible | 80,065 km | ~€69,999 |
| 2008 (997) | 911 Turbo Tiptronic S Cabrio | 133,958 km | ~€89,950 |
| 2022 (992) | 911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet | 21,309 km | €189,950 |
Crucially, VRT has already been paid on any car already registered in Ireland, so a used Irish 911 carries no further registration tax — that cost only returns on an import.
What moves a used 911 Cabriolet's price
Generation is the biggest lever: a 996 or 997 from the 2000s sits at a fraction of a current 992. Mileage, condition and a full Porsche service history then fine-tune the figure, and a Turbo variant always commands a premium over an equivalent Carrera.
Importing a Porsche 911 Cabriolet to Ireland: the real cost
Importing a 911 Cabriolet from Great Britain adds VRT plus 23% VAT and 10% customs duty on top of the purchase price, whereas a qualifying car from Northern Ireland usually carries no customs duty. Plenty of Irish buyers look abroad for a cheaper 911, so it is worth knowing exactly what the taxman adds once the car lands.
From Great Britain: VRT + 23% VAT + 10% duty
Since Brexit, Great Britain is a third country for customs. Bringing a 911 Cabriolet across adds three layers on top of what you paid:
- VRT at the petrol top band (~37–41% of the OMSP Revenue assigns)
- Customs duty of 10%
- VAT at 23%
- plus the NOx levy (petrol, capped at €600)
Those charges can erase the apparent saving of a cheaper UK car, so always model them before committing (Revenue, 2026).
From Northern Ireland and the NCTS step
A qualifying car from Northern Ireland generally attracts no customs duty, with VAT depending on the vehicle's status — which often makes it the cheaper route into the State. Whichever origin you choose, you must register the car at an NCTS centre, where the VRT is assessed.