A button next to the audio interface opens or closes the fully automatic power top. It's beautifully finished inside, as
would be expected of a car in the 911s class, and lowers relatively quickly with no clasps to unlock or handles to twist, storing under a hard tonneau when fully open. Very slick. It would be difficult to make a softtop that's easier to drop or raise, full marks for top quality. High quality drop-tops aren't exclusive to Porsche however. What the German brand has to offer more than most automakers, over and above the 911 Turbo Cab's dynamic performance, is a near ideal seating position. Visibility is superb no matter which window I needed to see out of, the driver's seat is beyond comfortable yet as supportive as any in the industry, plus the pedal setup is perfect for heal-toe actuation. After all it should be set up optimally for enthusiast drivers, being that Porsche's 911 has probably won more motorsport events than any car currently in production.
The new Turbo Cabrio is as good as any Porsche has ever been. It's also one of the best performance cars to ever loose its roof, and automatic gearbox or not, a completely engaging sports car that any owner should be proud to drive up to the club in.
Specifications:
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| The new Turbo Cabrio is one of the best performance cars to ever loose its roof. (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
The new Turbo Cabrio is as good as any Porsche has ever been. It's also one of the best performance cars to ever loose its roof, and automatic gearbox or not, a completely engaging sports car that any owner should be proud to drive up to the club in.
Specifications:
- Price (MSRP): $187,800 - $268,255
- Body Type: 2-door convertible
- Layout: rear engine, AWD
- Base Engine: 415 hp, 415 lb-ft of torque, 3.6-liter, 24-valve, DOHC twin-turbo H6
- Optional Engine: 450 hp, 450 lb-ft of torque, 3.6-liter, 24-valve, DOHC twin-turbo H6
- Transmission: 6-speed manual (optional 5-speed auto with manual mode)
- Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 4.2 seconds (manual)
- Top Speed: 305 km/h (189 mph) (manual)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight: 1,593 kg (3,512 lbs)
- Cargo Volume (front trunk/rear seats folded): 100 L (3.5 cu ft) / 201 L (7.1 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 15.9 / 9.7 L/100 km (auto)
- Warranty (mo/km): 48 / 80,000 comprehensive
- Direct Competitors: Chevrolet Corvette Convertible, Dodge Viper SRT-10, Ferrari 360 Modena Spyder, Jaguar XKR Convertible, Maserati 4200GT Spyder, Mercedes-Benz SL55 AMG
- Web Site: www.porsche.com
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