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Porsche Exclusive Releases 911 Carrera S Cabriolet with Wooden Trim Interior

Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet by Porsche Exclusive Exterior Porsche Exclusive has introduced a very special edition of the facelift version of the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet. The car that you see features characteristic styling and interior design that hasn’t been used in other Porsches before. And it perfectly exemplifies the personalization options that the company is offering for the 911.

The Design

The Carrera S Cabriolet is dressed in Jet Black Metallic exterior color, which is contrasted by red brake calipers behind the 20-inch light gray multi-spoke alloys. But the real magic happens inside the car and it actually gives hints to some of the styling features that Porsche will include in its new model year vehicles.

The interior is adorned by elegant leather in Espresso color. Giving a luxurious feel is the wood trim, that has been used for the steering wheel, dashboard, door panels, center console and gearshift lever. This isn’t the typical trim that one uses for a sporty car such as the 911, however it gives a perfect example of how versatile a 911 Carrera Cabrio might look.

In addition, the interior of this particular example comes with Porsche crest embossed on the central armrest. Other contrasts are provided by the metallic accents all around the cabin.

Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet by Porsche Exclusive Interior

Carrera 911 Capabilities

There is nothing changed regarding the engine, so this means that this 911 Carrera S Cabriolet’s 3.0 litre six-cylinder engine generates 420 hp (309 kW) and 499 Nm (368 lb-ft) of maximum torque. This force is transferred to the rear wheels and managed with the help of the standard seven-speed manual transmission.

As an option, Porsche offers seven-speed PDK, which has the advantage of better acceleration time (especially when equipped with the Sport Chrono pack). Precisely, the vehicle runs from 0 to 100 km/h in just 4.0 seconds on its way to a top speed of 187 mph (301 kph). Without the pack and with the standard transmission the time rises to 4.4 seconds.

Source: Porsche via Facebook

February 8, 2016

Porsche 997 Carrera S Cabriolet by Cam Shaft & PP-Performance

Cam Shaft & PP-Performance has teamed up to create their latest project based on Porsche 911 997 Carrera Cabriolet. The sports car has received both styling and performance upgrades.

The exterior boasts a set of Ultraleggera OZ rims – 8.5J x 20” with 235/25 ZR20 tires at the front and 12J x 20” with 305/20 ZR20 on the rear axle. The wheels are finished in nice gold paint. The chassis is improved thanks to B16 Bilstein coilovers.

Other interesting features include an original Porsche GT3 front apron and TechArt side skirts. The exterior is completely foiled, which will cost the customer €2,100 and additional €780 for the multicolor deco-stripes on sides and bonnet. Last, but not least the visible door edges can also be foiled for only €720.

PP-Performance has given additional power to the engine – a 3.6 liter flat-six with 345HP (254 kW) and 370Nm (274 lb-ft) of torque. 0-100 km/h in 4.9 seconds and a top speed of 287 km/h (179 mph). The Stage 2 includes header and valve commanded exhaust system, which results in additional 35HP or a total of 380HP (279 kW).

Both tuning companies has done pretty good job and the tuned 997 Carrera Cabriolet looks very impressive.

Source: Cam Shaft & PP-Performance

May 15, 2014

2012 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

Great news for Porsche lovers: The new 911 Carrera Cabriolet with innovative folding roof makes a debut.

The latest convertible edition of 911 Carrera is on sale in March 2012. What’s new about this edition is that the new Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet offers sporting drivers the option to enjoy the renowned dynamic qualities and iconic design of the 911 Coupe combined with the added versatility and driving pleasure offered by its folding convertible roof.

The 911 Cabriolet has a high tech aluminium steel body with the Coupe, and the convertible extends this innovation to its all new, unique hood. This new Porsche offers an intelligent lightweight design, including the use of magnesium in the hood frame. It also ensures reduced weight for increased responsiveness, lower fuel consumption and greater comfort. The innovation here, and I am sure you’ll love it, is that the brand new Coupe model, is significantly lighter overall than it’s the former one.

And that is not all. The newbie 911 Cabriolet models have a longer wheelbase, wider front track and the new electro mechanical power. This of course is made to ensure the open-roofed models. The compact footprint on the other hand is accomplished by the shortening of the front and rear overhangs. Furthermore, there are additional standard or optional active control systems, for the overall improvement of the driving dynamics.

And for those who still like the classic look of the Porsche, I have to assure you that the new 911 Cabriolet models offer the same charismatic line-up of rear-mounted, flat-six engines as the Coupé equivalents of the benchmark sportscar. What is impressive is that the 911 Carrera Cabriolet features a 3.4-litre engine generating 350 hp (257 kW). With it the driving of the rear wheels are taken through a 7-speed manual transmission. More to come: you cannot underestimate the fact The Carrera S Cabriolet offers a 3.8-litre engine developing 400 hp (294 kW). It is also coupled to a 7-speed manual transmission as standard. Therefore the open-top 911 models share the characteristic efficiency for which the 911 is very well known!

And if you want to experience even lower fuel consumption and shorter acceleration time, the choice is only the new 911 Carrera Cabriolet (which for that sake offers the 7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplungsgetriebe (PDK) double-clutch transmission as an option).

The starting sale-date for the new 911 Carrera Cabriolet models is March 3 2012. But this goes only for the lucky people in the United Kingdom. There the 911 Carrera Cabriolet is priced from £79 947, and the 911 Carrera S Cabriolet – from £89 740.

All customers will have the opportunity to explore the potential of their new car by participating in a complimentary course at the Porsche Experience Centre, Silverstone. And to make it even better Porsche has given a thought about the security of the automobile: fitted to every 911 Carrera Cabriolet is a Porsche Vehicle Tracking System (VTS), which is a sophisticated vehicle security package approved to Thatcham Category 5 standard.