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AUTOS: Porsche Reveals 911 Cabriolet
Convertible sports car with its unique fabric/composite roof will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show in January.
Porsche released photos and details of its new 911 Cabriolet that will be unveiled at the Detroit Auto Show. (Photo: Porsche)
This January’s 2012 Detroit Auto Show will see the unveiling of the convertible version of the new 991 series Porsche 911, which will debut an innovative folding roof design offering a sharper look, improved aerodynamics and increased refinement.
The new 911 Cabriolet has been revealed in two trims, the basic Carrera and slightly sportier Carrera S, which will join their coupe counterparts in showrooms as late 2012 models, meaning they’ll arrive just in time for summer.
The biggest difference with the roof compared with previous generations is its combination of composite materials and fabric. For example, when the roof of the new 2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is closed, the car’s iconic profile is retained in its entirety.
The key is the implementation of two fabric-skinned composite plastic panels for the upper and rear part of the structure. This is attached to a lightweight magnesium frame while the rear glass window is glued to this mechanism in a special process unique to Porsche. Note that the same design will be used on the upcoming 2013 Boxster as well.
Only 11 seconds are required for the roof to go up or down, which you can do at speeds of up to 37 mph. Overall, the design ensures less weight, leading to sportier dynamics, lower fuel consumption and greater comfort.
Just like its Coupe equivalent, power in the Carrera Cabriolet comes from a slightly downsized 3.4-liter flat-six engine with 350 horsepower on tap. Opt for the Carrera S Cabriolet and you get a 3.8-liter flat-six engine with 400 horsepower. Either can be equipped with a seven-speed manual transmission or seven-speed PDK dual clutch unit.
The new 911 Cabriolet has been revealed in two trims, the basic Carrera and slightly sportier Carrera S, which will join their coupe counterparts in showrooms as late 2012 models, meaning they’ll arrive just in time for summer.
The biggest difference with the roof compared with previous generations is its combination of composite materials and fabric. For example, when the roof of the new 2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet is closed, the car’s iconic profile is retained in its entirety.
The key is the implementation of two fabric-skinned composite plastic panels for the upper and rear part of the structure. This is attached to a lightweight magnesium frame while the rear glass window is glued to this mechanism in a special process unique to Porsche. Note that the same design will be used on the upcoming 2013 Boxster as well.
Only 11 seconds are required for the roof to go up or down, which you can do at speeds of up to 37 mph. Overall, the design ensures less weight, leading to sportier dynamics, lower fuel consumption and greater comfort.
Just like its Coupe equivalent, power in the Carrera Cabriolet comes from a slightly downsized 3.4-liter flat-six engine with 350 horsepower on tap. Opt for the Carrera S Cabriolet and you get a 3.8-liter flat-six engine with 400 horsepower. Either can be equipped with a seven-speed manual transmission or seven-speed PDK dual clutch unit.
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