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A Gentle Beast - Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

For the ultimate combination of power and luxury in a sleek roadster, there is no better candidate. We take you on a wild ride in the new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

Published in: September 2007

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Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet


Engine


Type

Boxer-type Six Cylinder, four valves per cylinder, twin turbochargers

Max Power

353Kw (470bhp) @ 6000rpm

Max Torque

620Nm (413lb ft) @ 2700rpm


Transmission and Electronic Control Systems


Layout

6-speed manual, optional 5-speed Tiptronic automatic with manual changes, intelligent four-wheel drive

Electronic Driver Aids

PASM (Porsche Active S uspension Management), PSM (Porsche Stability Management), PTM (Porsche Traction Management), ABS Anti-lock Braking Systems, PTPC (Porsche Tire Pressure Control)


Suspension


Front

Independent McPherson struts with track control arms, anti-dive and anti-squat geometry, conical stump coil over springs, gas charged, continuously variable shock absorbers

Rear

Independent multi-link rear suspension with coil springs and gas charged, continuously variable shock absorbers. Anti-roll bar


Dimensions


Seating Capacity

4

Wheels and Tires

Wheels:

19'' forged Turbo five-spoke wheels
- Front: 8.5x19
- Rear: 11x19

Tires:
Michelin Pilot Sport
- Front: 235/35 ZR19
- Rear: 205/30 ZR19

Weight

1655kg (3648lb)

Length

4450mm (175.2in)

Width

1851mm (72.9in)

Height

1300 (51.2in)

Wheelbase

2350mm (92.5in)


Performance


Acceleration

0-100kph 3.8s

Top Speed

310kph (192mph)

 

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Text NICK HALL

Nick Hall

Nick Hall is an avid motorsport journalist, who has worked closely with some of the greatest racecar drivers. Although he became Editor at the tender age of 24, he wasn't content with holding a "proper" job. So he packed a bag in 2001 and set out for the world. He now lives out of a suitcase and spends his time test driving the most amazing cars around.