The car features many more functional features, such as dual cupholders that will be sure to impress your friends while actually holding drinks in place, and some, like the 4S logo on the wheel cabs, that are just for
show. My wife, plagued with allergies, truly appreciated the automatic climate control with its carbon filter, while I particularly enjoyed the 10-speaker audio system - how do they get 10 speakers into a cabin as small as a 911 anyway? But despite being small, every 911 has enough room for two adults and two small kids, making it one of the only high-end sports cars that can be considered by a family man - or woman, with the convertible model much easier to get the child safety seat into.
To me, the only way to get better than a C4S Cab is to add twin-turbochargers under the rear decklid and an X50 performance package to the mix. Hmmm, I might just have to try that one out and report back later. Porsche, do you have something like that available, say mid-August?
Specifications:
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| Fast, fun, and room for two adults and two small children? Sounds like the perfect family car to me. (Photo: Shawn Pisio, Canadian Auto Press) |
To me, the only way to get better than a C4S Cab is to add twin-turbochargers under the rear decklid and an X50 performance package to the mix. Hmmm, I might just have to try that one out and report back later. Porsche, do you have something like that available, say mid-August?
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP):$136,700 - $219,735
- Body Type: 2-door convertible
- Layout: rear-engine, AWD
- Engine: 320 hp, 273 lb-ft, 3.6-L, 24-valve, DOHC H-6
- Transmission: 6-spd man (opt 5-spd auto with manual mode)
- Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 5.1 seconds
- Top Speed: 280 km/h (174 mph)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Cargo Cap (front trunk/rear seats folded): 130 L (4.6 cu ft) / 100 L (3.5 cu ft)
- Curb Weight: 1,553 kg (3,424 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 13.8 / 9.0 L/100 km (17 / 26 mpg)
- Warranty (mo/km): 48 / 80,000 comprehensive
- Direct Competitors: BMW M3 Convertible, Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, Dodge Viper SRT-10, Ferrari 360 Spyder, Jaguar XKR Convertible, Maserati 4200GT Spyder, Mercedes-Benz SL
- Web Site: www.porsche.com
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