The new conversion has some differences compared to the coupe (the same 3.4-liter and 3.8 liter six-cylinder, so that the same power and with the PDK seven-speed gearbox is the same), the most obvious like a tent.
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the Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) is limited to S-model, replace the link that connects the stabilizer strut with hydraulic actuator and the boom from the rigid to allow the noodles are soft to move the I-beam, depending on the number of parameters. This system is completely transparent, and is equipped Carrera S remains as close as possible to the ground in parallel as a low-profile 20-inch wheels allow it. Why is it so good, you ask? Are handrails of the tire is reduced as much as possible. When the car is based on a curve, so the tires. Charge transfer causes the tire to roll over their shoulders. Of course, the ultra-high performance tire designed to have a better handle on the outside of the tire, but to limit body roll, PDCC also limits tire roller to maximize stability on
the road at any angle.
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| 2012 Porsche 911 Carrera |
But on this roof, which is something very special. At its outer tissue layer (available in four colors, of course), the stock is a small part of the traditional convertible roof. Hidden under the fabric tougher than soft materials, including three tablets of magnesium in the range from window to window and glass rear window is framed magnesium. In combination with aluminum and magnesium hinge panels in the roof virtually impenetrable to thieves-a common concern with the traditional fabric roof. There are several places near the C-pillar that can cut boned, but access is restricted to the Pixie is very flexible. The top of the power of doing an excellent job for the elimination of wind noise, and it takes only 13 seconds to hide under a hard tonneau. This process can occur at speeds of up to 31 mph.
The top of the newly designed not to gain weight (up to 79 pounds, same as the previous generation 997), or frumpiness, as identical to the coupe boot silhouette.
991 structures need to be tightened a bit as he reached the top cut off, especially in the vicinity of column B, rock, and the windshield frame. The result, torque steer is not there. A fully electric wind deflector with the push of a button to add a little weight stretches, like the top, but the convenience is worth it. (The automatic deflector fit the rear deck when retracted.) In general, the conversion of weight about 132 991 pounds less 997S models based on the model it replaces.
They also barely passable for £ 154 of their 991 Carrera Coupe and convertible models to calculate the performance similar to cars with a fixed roof. With a 400-hp, 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine and automatic gain control of the early PDK, Carrera Cabriolet S should reach 60 mph in 3.8 seconds and cover the quarter mile in low 12s. Add 10ths some manual transmission cars, and slightly more than 3.4 liter, 350 hp Carrera.
EPA fuel economy figures yet, but expects the final figure may be close enough to the city about 20 mpg and 28 mpg highway by the various coupe. According to Porsche, many bits of fuel-saving technologies were introduced in 991 (engine stop / start engine and dissociation of PDK car, for example) may be an increase in mileage in the real world, it did not affect the amount of EPO.
To complete convertibility of the line skills, their ability to cope with specialists around the corner. The suspension consists of front shock absorbers and multilink setup at the rear axle. The trip is a company, as expected, as the coupe, Porsche Dynamic shocks, better known as Active Suspension Management Porsche is standard on S and optional known ($ 2.090) in the race.
Changing the address will be apparent to those skilled for 911 years. In previous generations, the wheel fluttering, trembling, and, well, all reported last stone on the road. But not anymore. According to Porsche engineers, is not, because the 911 hydraulic power steering with power assistance has been changed, which has been done, but the "tone down" sense of direction, the driver can concentrate better and run faster. Basically, the idea of Porsche steering feedback is negligible (small holes, bumps in the road, etc.) to remove and concentrate only on what the driver needs to know to drive fast. Switch to electric steering has some distinct advantages. The exhibition will be from the rear, where a lot of ground already exists, we will remind you to be deleted because there is a hydraulic pump driven by the engine. In addition, support for energy management on an as needed basis, then the juice is not a pump driven constant power generator or a continuous bond.
However, this power system is developed in collaboration with ZF as good coming as they do. Very smooth and precise. Turn the middle of bringing a change of address immediately. Yes, the wheels started to beep when a tire loses adhesion, it is not as easy as 911 addresses in the previous model, but it happens with less warning. The system is still better to keep re-engineering, but what is good, because we obey. Stuttgart Porsche said that all the electric power steering in the future, and the 991 version of the model has focused on the race track, the GT3 and GT2.
All chassis technology, the mountain road in an instant attack. (We give you time to mourn again, without the aid of the widow's decision without dilution, 911 in the past .. In addition to the owner) you can use the border to explore the cabriolet, without fear of many, especially with reduced stability control intervention in the sport-plus mode, the environment , throttle response in the manual and PDK transmission support, but also change the pattern of change for the latter. Besides sporting a boil over a corner or go too fast does not kill all the fun, and killed with an average error distance of the net is not safe, it is also awkward. Like the 991 coupe, the brakes are not disturbed, PDK provides a hyper-fast, the change is almost telepathic and sharp and satisfying manual transmission.
Open-top quality 991 requires a $ 11,600 premium over the comparable coupe, $ 94,650 for the Carrera Cabriolet and Carrera Cabriolet $ 108,950 to S does not. List of options to reduce costs such as luxurious showroom on average by 25 percent, sometimes more than the conversion to sale this spring.
For those waiting for a four-wheel-drive "4" or Turbo Targa or model, chances are you need to do your tax return once more before them. But when you knock on the door of the Grim Reaper is concerned, to jump in the conversion as soon as possible. With it, you might be able to pass on the sickle, and the model chosen for the road.