CAR Magazine - Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

Merc1 · 06-20-2007, 07:40 AM

So the Turbo Coupe gets the predictable cabrio chop then…

Spot on. And at £106,180, this turbocharged, open-top, tech-fest is the flagship of today’s range. The only 911 topping £100k comes with a turbocharged flat six engine producing 480bhp, all-wheel drive, active suspension and every conceivable goodie: DVD navigation, leather comfort seats, Bose sound system.

But there’s one crucial thing Porsche has forgotten to make standard – an eye-test before the keys are handed over. Believe you me, the way this thing piles on speed, you need perfect long-range vision to pick out upcoming obstacles. Blink and by the time your eyes readjust, you’ll be bearing down on hairpins or Smart cars or oblivious wildlife. It makes for an exhilarating drive…

How come it’s so quick?

The 3.6-litre flat six is breathed on by two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry, to optimise boost pressure. It’s only now, with the third generation 911 Turbo cabrio, that Porsche could implement variable vanes that can resist operating temperatures up to 1000-degrees in the exhaust flow. The benefit is a consant rush of torque, with a 457lb ft punch delivered consistently from 1950 to 5000 revs.

Tick the one obligatory option box for the £1015 Sports Chrono Pack and there’s a turbocharger overboost function, which serves up an additional 0.2 bar and 44lb ft, and shaves a few extra tenths of the already eye-boggling in-gear acceleration. Zero to 62mph takes 4.0sec flat; don’t lift for another 8.0sec and you’ll hit 124mph or 200kmh. Top speed is 192mph.

What does all this acceleration feel like?

A bit ludicrous, to be honest. Engage gear, prod throttle, feel like you’ve been launched by a mediaeval catapault. Engage next gear, charge ballistically forward again. This is a fantastic engine, which serves up a relentless surge of torque. Its effortless nature resembles a diesel’s, though with a howling, metallic turbocharged six soundtrack.

The digital speedo keeps throwing up increasingly preposterous (and illegal) numbers, as the scenery blurs and you focus on keeping the Turbo cabrio on that tongue of tarmac snaking ahead of you. It’s reminiscent of a brutal and simplistic arcade game, rather than the nimble, engaging drive of more humble 911s.

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Bruce · 06-20-2007, 10:47 AM

Oh..delicious colour.

ateekt · 06-20-2007, 01:21 PM

This thing is mad sexy & this color makes it even sexier

...!

atuv · 06-20-2007, 02:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bruce

Oh..delicious colour.

Yeah!! wasn't a big fan of the cabrio but with this color i diggg..

06-20-2007, 07:40 AM	#1
Merc1 Contributor Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Aurora IL USA Posts: 7,272 Thanks: 1,561 Thanked 2,270 Times in 1,044 Posts	CAR Magazine - Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet So the Turbo Coupe gets the predictable cabrio chop then… Spot on. And at £106,180, this turbocharged, open-top, tech-fest is the flagship of today’s range. The only 911 topping £100k comes with a turbocharged flat six engine producing 480bhp, all-wheel drive, active suspension and every conceivable goodie: DVD navigation, leather comfort seats, Bose sound system. But there’s one crucial thing Porsche has forgotten to make standard – an eye-test before the keys are handed over. Believe you me, the way this thing piles on speed, you need perfect long-range vision to pick out upcoming obstacles. Blink and by the time your eyes readjust, you’ll be bearing down on hairpins or Smart cars or oblivious wildlife. It makes for an exhilarating drive… How come it’s so quick? The 3.6-litre flat six is breathed on by two turbochargers with variable turbine geometry, to optimise boost pressure. It’s only now, with the third generation 911 Turbo cabrio, that Porsche could implement variable vanes that can resist operating temperatures up to 1000-degrees in the exhaust flow. The benefit is a consant rush of torque, with a 457lb ft punch delivered consistently from 1950 to 5000 revs. Tick the one obligatory option box for the £1015 Sports Chrono Pack and there’s a turbocharger overboost function, which serves up an additional 0.2 bar and 44lb ft, and shaves a few extra tenths of the already eye-boggling in-gear acceleration. Zero to 62mph takes 4.0sec flat; don’t lift for another 8.0sec and you’ll hit 124mph or 200kmh. Top speed is 192mph. What does all this acceleration feel like? A bit ludicrous, to be honest. Engage gear, prod throttle, feel like you’ve been launched by a mediaeval catapault. Engage next gear, charge ballistically forward again. This is a fantastic engine, which serves up a relentless surge of torque. Its effortless nature resembles a diesel’s, though with a howling, metallic turbocharged six soundtrack. The digital speedo keeps throwing up increasingly preposterous (and illegal) numbers, as the scenery blurs and you focus on keeping the Turbo cabrio on that tongue of tarmac snaking ahead of you. It’s reminiscent of a brutal and simplistic arcade game, rather than the nimble, engaging drive of more humble 911s. Full Article: - ONLY REGISTERED AND ACTIVATED USERS CAN SEE ALL LINKS - CLICK HERE TO REGISTER M

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