Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet - Highlights

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Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet - Highlights

The fastest open-air flat-six

Now there is a new top model in the Porsche 911 Cabriolet range - a truly outstanding car with mighty air scoops at the front and on the sides to show the world that an open-air Porsche Turbo is back in the market after 14 years. Maximum output of the flat-six power unit with forced air feed from two turbochargers is 309 kW (420 bhp) at 6000 rpm. And the driver who prefers a more relaxed style of motoring from time to time will certainly not suffer with this high-torque power unit, maximum torque of 560 Newton-metres or 413 lb-ft being delivered consistently all the way from 2700 - 4600 rpm.

Breathtaking performance

The performance this gives the 911 Turbo Cabriolet is truly breathtaking in every sense of the word: Acceleration from 0 - 100 km/h with the six-speed manual gearbox featured as standard comes in 4.3 seconds, the car boosting on to 160 km/h or 99 mph in a metre 9.5 seconds. This overwhelming demonstration of power and performance does not end until the 911 Turbo Cabriolet reaches its top speed of 305 km/h or 189 mph.

Six-speed gearbox or Tiptronic S

The Turbo Cabriolet comes as standard with a six-speed manual gearbox, but may be fitted as an option with Porsche's Tiptronic S automatic transmission. This five-speed automatic also featuring a manual gearshift via paddles on the steering wheel is specifically geared to the superior power and performance of the turbocharged engine, the gearshift points adjusting infinitely to the driver's style of motoring and the route he is taking.

Four-wheel drive for optimum driving characteristics

Like the Coupé, the new 911 Turbo Cabriolet comes as standard with four-wheel drive complete with a viscous multiple-plate coupling conveying 5 per cent of the engine's power to the front wheels on a good road surface with firm grip. Whenever road conditions deteriorate, for example as a result of wet or slippery surfaces, up to 40 per cent of the engine's drive power is conveyed to the front wheels for superior traction at all times.

Guaranteeing a high standard of active safety

It almost goes without saying that the 911 Turbo in open-air trim offers the highest standard of body stiffness and driving comfort, like all the other models in the range. The body shell of the 911 Turbo Cabriolet is based on the body structure of the Coupé, the main differences being special reinforcements wherever appropriate to make up for the stabilising effect of the fixed roof. Like the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet already introduced, the new Turbo Cabriolet, benefiting from a wide range of modifications on the body-in-white, comes with a body shell among the stiffest of all open-air Porsche 911s. Active safety in the 911 Turbo Cabriolet is enhanced significantly by PSM Porsche Stability Management featured as standard. PSM serves to stabilise the car both longitudinally and laterally by intervening in the engine management and the brake system as soon as the 911 Turbo Cabriolet exceeds its maximum limits when driven to the extreme. So in practice PSM does not in any way restrain the sporting character of the 911 Turbo. To ensure supreme stopping power at all times without the slightest fading, the new Turbo Cabriolet comes with four-piston fixed-calliper brakes plus inner-vented, cross-drilled brake discs front and rear measuring 330 millimetres or 13.00" in diameter. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) are available as an option, setting new standards in terms of brake response, fading-free performance, low weight and a long service life.

Power roof also opening while driving

Driving comfort Porsche-style means not only an absolutely stiff and stable body, but also very easy and convenient control of all functions. Precisely this is why the driver is able to open and fold away the roof beneath the roof compartment lid within a mere 20 seconds, naturally with full power operation at the touch of a button. And he can do so while driving, opening or closing the roof at any time up to a speed of 50 km/h or 31 mph.

Fresh Air and Muscle All in One

Enjoying the thrill of open-air motoring in combination with supreme power and performance - this is the unique experience offered by the new top-of-the-range 911 Turbo Cabriolet with Porsche's famous turbocharged power unit at the rear providing outstanding performance wherever you go. Maximum output of this horizontally-opposed six-cylinder boosted by two turbochargers is 309 kW or 420 bhp at 6000 rpm. And maximum torque of 560 Newton-metres or 413 lb-ft is maintained consistently from 2700 - 4600 rpm. Not only the wide wheel arches extended 60 millimetres or 2.36" further out than on the 911 Carrera Cabriolet give this very special Turbo model its characteristic looks and design, but also the intake openings for the intercooling system on the rear side panels. Further features typical of this model are the charge air outlets on the lower side section of the rear body panel. Yet another characteristic feature is the retracting rear wing serving to reduce lift forces on the rear axle. In conjunction with the striking lip on the front spoiler, this ensures the necessary aerodynamic balance required on an outstanding sports car of this calibre with its supreme driving dynamics. From the front the car's "thirst" for fresh air is obvious at first sight: Three large openings guide the flow of cooling air to the three radiators in front of the wheels and in the middle of the car. Two further openings in the front spoiler lip, in turn, ensure an efficient flow of fresh air to the high-performance brakes.