Porsche has unveiled the 992-generation 911 Cabriolet ahead of its impending Australian arrival. 302,600 (plus on-road costs) respectively. 21,000 over the equivalent coupe models first unveiled six weeks ago. While changes to its largely aluminium-infused body appear minimal, the 992-generation Cabriolet is in fact wider than before, with all models sharing the same rear track irrespective of whether they鈥檙e rear-driven or all-wheel driven. Physically, Porsche says the changes bring a 10mm lower ride height and handling traits which endow the all-new model with a more neutral feel on the road and greater weight distribution. Other niceties include an electronically-controlled wind deflector, and magnesium bows in the roof structure. The company鈥檚 increasingly ubiquitous LED light bar now adorns the 911 Cabriolet鈥檚 rear, flanked by a wider retractable spoiler. Power comes courtesy of 3.0-litre turbocharged flat-six engine, tied to manual or new eight-speed automatic transmissions. The rear-driver will clock 100km/h from rest in a claimed 3.9 Seconds, while the all-wheel drive version does so in 3.8 seconds. Opting for Porsche鈥檚 Sports Chrono Package whittles the 0-100km/h time down by 0.2 seconds.
Beverly Hills Porsche recently opened up the order bank for the all new 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Now is the time to configure your very own convertible and have it delivered in time for the spring driving season. With over 330 days of sunshine annually, the new Porsche cabrios are tailor made for Los Angeles! Today at the North American International Auto Show, Porsche started off the show with the introduction of the 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet and Carrera S Cabriolet. Development of the new, seventh-generation 911 Carrera and Carrera S Coupes began with a new aluminum-steel body; the Cabriolets continue the evolution with the addition of an all-new, unique top that retains the characteristic 911 coupe roof line. The intelligent lightweight design makes use of magnesium for weight reduction, improved performance and lower fuel consumption. As with the new 911 coupe, Porsche has managed to make the new Cabriolet models up to 132 pounds lighter than their predecessors. By completely redesigning the convertible top for the new 911 Carrera models, Porsche engineers created a flexible roof comprised of a heated glass rear window with three integrated top elements.
Comprised of magnesium bows covered in fabric, they make the convertible top very stable and particularly light. A water channel on the convertible top helps keep rainwater from dropping into the entry when opening the doors. Actuated by a button on the center console or by the vehicle key the top and opens or closes in approximately 13 seconds, at speeds over 30 mph. 鈥淭he USA is and remains an important market for Porsche with good growth prospects,鈥?said Bernhard Maier, Porsche AG Board of Management Member for Sales and Marketing. The two new Cabriolets feature the same engine as its Carrera Coupe counterpart. The rear of the 911 Carrera Cabriolet houses a 3.4-liter flat six-cylinder engine generating 350 horsepower (hp) (257 kW) driving the rear wheels through a seven-gear manual transmission. The open-top Carrera S comes with a 3.8-liter flat six-cylinder engine developing 400 hp (294 kW) and also has a standard seven-gear manual transmission.
The Cabriolets have the Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) available as an option, helping to deliver even lower fuel consumption and shorter acceleration times. The new, 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet will sprint to 60 mph in as little as 4.4 seconds with the optional PDK, accelerating on to its top-track-speed of 176 mph. The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet with PDK will perform the same deeds in as little as 4.1 seconds and reaches a top-track-speed of 185 mph. With a 3.9-inch longer wheelbase over the outgoing model, a wider front track and the new electro-mechanical power steering, the new Cabriolets offer even sportier driving characteristics, greater precision and agility. Depending on model, there are other standard and optional active control systems available to further enhance the driving dynamics. No one in the USA sells more new Porsche cars ans SUVs than Beverly Hills Porsche. Beverly Hills Porsche is an authorized factory dealership of Porsche cars, SUVs, accessories, parts and merchandise. Centrally located to all of Los Angeles, we aim to be a complete lifestyle destination for all Porsche owners and fans!
No, not the quarter mile (which the S model makes in 11.9 seconds), but the time it takes the convertible to shed its fabric top. The new 911 is beginning its long rollout of model variants. In January we drove the 911 Carrera S and 4S coupes. So as sure as the sun rises in the east, the 911 Cabriolet follows the coupe. The recipe for the 992 cab is essentially the same except for that removable roof and a retuned chassis. The S Cabriolet is noticeably wider 鈥?1.8 inches up front and 1.5 inches at the rear. It also gets staggered 20- and 21-inch wheels, shod in Pirelli P Zeros. With the roof down, those generous proportions are even more exaggerated, especially with the new, longer nose. The Cabriolet has presence, especially in Guards Red or Racing Yellow. We drove both the convertible S and 4S outside of Athens, Greece, on a sunny day in the high 60s. Greece, whose economy has struggled in the last decade, is not famous for the smoothness or upkeep of its roads. Our route was a mixture of iffy coastal byways and pebble-strewn tracks.