The Cabriolet features the same smartly-styled and intuitively laid-out interior as the Coupe, and is likewise loaded to
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| The Cabriolet features the same smartly-styled and intuitively laid-out interior as the Coupe. (Photo: Porsche Cars North America) |
Interestingly, the new 911 Cabrios will go on sale in North America come March 2005, a few weeks ahead of the car's
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| For diehard Porschephiles the high price for a Cabriolet is worth it. (Photo: Porsche Cars North America) |
Prices have been set at $115,650 ($79,100 USD) for the Carrera Cabriolet and $129,900 ($88,900 USD) for the Carrera S Cabriolet - roughly $15,000 more respectively than their hardtop versions.
While asking prices may seem high, to Porschephiles they are justified. The new 911 Cabriolet continues Porsche's tradition of building convertibles that not only meet, but surpass their rivals in style and performance.
Specifications:
- Price Range (MSRP): $115,650 - $129,900 ($79,100 - $88,900 USD (not including all options)
- Body Type: 2-door convertible
- Layout: rear-engine, RWD
- Base Engine: 325 hp, 273 lb-ft torque, 3.6L, 24-valve, DOHC H-6
- Optional Engine (S): 355 hp, 295 lb-ft torque, 3.8L, 24-valve, DOHC H-6
- Transmission: 6-spd manual (optional 5-spd auto with manual mode)
- Performance (0 - 100 km/h): 5.2 seconds (base), 4.9 seconds (S)
- Top Speed: 285 km/h (177 mph, base), 293 km/h (182 mph, S)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight: 1,480 kg (3,263 lb) base, 1,505 kg (3,319 lb) S
- Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy): N/A
- Warranty (mo/km): 48/80,000 comprehensive
- Direct Competitors: BMW M3 Convertible, Cadillac XLR, Chevrolet Corvette, Jaguar XK8 Convertible, Lexus SC 430, Maserati Spyder, Mercedes-Benz SL500, Morgan Aero 8, Panoz Esperante
- Web Site: www.porsche.com
Note: Additional larger photos are available in the photo album.
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