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2012 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Porsche is introducing two new cabriolet versions of the recently unveiled seventh-generation 911 Carrera. These new models, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet and 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, will go on sale in the United States in the spring of 2012. (continued below)
2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet Photo Gallery |
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All-New Porsche 911 Cabriolet Features Innovative Roof Design
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Source: Porsche | Published: Tue Nov 22, 2011 |
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Like the coupe, the 2012 911 Carrera Cabriolet features innovative
aluminum-steel construction with the addition of an all-new convertible top
design, which preserves the typically sleek 911 coupe roof line. Intelligent
lightweight design that includes extensive use of aluminum, magnesium and
advanced high strength steel ensures lower vehicle mass and lower fuel
consumption while offering improved driving dynamics and additional comfort. As
with the 911 coupe models, the new Porsche open-top models are significantly
lighter than their predecessors.
The new 911 Carrera Cabriolet can accelerate from 0-60 in as little as 4.4
seconds and achieve a top-track-speed of 177 mph.
Each of the two new cabriolets uses the same engine as their coupe equivalents.
The rear of the 911 Carrera houses a 3.4 liter boxer six-cylinder engine with
direct fuel injection (DFI) generating 350 horsepower (hp), driving the rear
wheels through a standard seven-speed manual transmission or an optional PDK
dual-clutch automated manual transmission. The open-top Carrera S comes with a
3.8- liter boxer six-cylinder DFI engine developing 400 hp. The open-top 911s
are significantly more efficient than their predecessors; both models consume
less than 10 L/100 km on the New European Driving Cycle (NEDC). U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) figures will be available closer to the
on-sale date.
With the longer wheelbase, wider front track and host of new features just
introduced on the 911 Carrera and Carrera S models, the new cabriolet variants
offer sportier driving characteristics, greater precision and agility and
increased efficiency.
On sale in the spring of 2012, the 911 Carrera Cabriolet MSRP is $97,300, while
the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet MSRP begins at $108,000.
Specifications |
Key: AT - automatic transmission, MT - manual transmission, F/R/AWD - front/rear/all wheel drive |
Powertrain |
Type |
H6 |
Displacement |
210 cu in (3436 cc) |
Power |
350 hp @ 7400 rpm |
Torque |
287 lb-ft @ 5600 rpm |
Redline |
7800 rpm |
Driveline |
Rear Wheel Drive |
Transmission |
7 Speed Manual (Std.) |
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7 Speed Double-Clutch Automatic (Opt.) |
Brakes & Tires |
Brakes Front - Rear |
Ventilated Discs - Ventilated Discs |
Tire Size Front - Rear |
235/40 R19 - 285/30 R19 |
Exterior Dimensions & Weight |
Length |
176.8 in |
Width |
71.2 in |
Height |
51.1 in |
Curb Weight |
MT: 3241 lbs |
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AT: 3197 lbs |
Performance |
0-60 mph |
MT: 4.8 s |
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AT: 4.6 s |
1/4 Mile |
n/a |
60-0 Braking |
n/a |
Top Speed |
177 mph |
Fuel Economy |
EPA Fuel Mileage - City/Highway |
n/a |
Origin & Price |
Manufacturer's Origin |
Germany |
Where Built |
Germany |
Base Retail Price (MSRP) |
$97,300 |