Porsche has just announced a brand-new 911 Cabriolet based on the new 991. Here are some first details
- New convertible edition of 911 Carrera on sale in March 3 2012
- Roof mechanism features innovative, intelligent lightweight design to reduce weight
- Choice of rear-mounted, flat-six engines offering efficient power and outstanding dynamic performance; 350 hp 3.4-litre and 400 hp 3.8-litre
- 911 Carrera Cabriolet priced from £79,947, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet priced from £89,740
The new Porsche 911 cabriolet features an innovative fabric and composite plastic folding hood to provide the soft-top with a cleaner appearance, improved aerodynamic efficiency and more refinement.
Pictured officially for the first time, ahead of its world premiere at the Detroit motor show in January, the new open-top 911 will go on sale in the UK in March 2012 priced at £79,947 for the Carrera cabriolet and £89,740 for the Carrera S cabriolet
Eschewing the traditional multi-layered fabric structure of the 997 series 911 cabriolet, the new model adopts a specially developed lightweight hood that uses a fabric-skinned composite panel for the upper and rear part of the structure, providing it with a more uniform shape together with a tauter fit, that is claimed to make it more resistant to buffeting at high speeds.
The new hood, which is supported on a magnesium frame, also receives a glass rear window glued directly to the outer fabric skin. The cabrio's development boss, Michael Schaetzle, says this process involves a newly patented process, developed by Porsche, and will also feature on the upcoming third-generation Boxster, due in 2012.
While the upper and rear parts of the hood receive composite panelling, the sides retain a similar multi-layered fabric design as used previously, which allows it to fold and stow behind the cabin underneath a larger tonneau cover than employed on the outgoing 997 cabrio. All up, the new structure takes just 11sec to raise or stow, and can be operated at speeds up to 37mph. Along with the new roof, Porsche has also provided the new cabrio with an automatic wind deflector.
The soft-top will initially come with the same horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine choices as the 911 coupé. Buyers will be able to choose between a standard seven-speed manual or an optional seven-speed double-clutch gearbox.
Microsite !
http://www.porsche.com/microsite/911/international.aspx
- New convertible edition of 911 Carrera on sale in March 3 2012
- Roof mechanism features innovative, intelligent lightweight design to reduce weight
- Choice of rear-mounted, flat-six engines offering efficient power and outstanding dynamic performance; 350 hp 3.4-litre and 400 hp 3.8-litre
- 911 Carrera Cabriolet priced from £79,947, 911 Carrera S Cabriolet priced from £89,740
The new Porsche 911 cabriolet features an innovative fabric and composite plastic folding hood to provide the soft-top with a cleaner appearance, improved aerodynamic efficiency and more refinement.
Pictured officially for the first time, ahead of its world premiere at the Detroit motor show in January, the new open-top 911 will go on sale in the UK in March 2012 priced at £79,947 for the Carrera cabriolet and £89,740 for the Carrera S cabriolet
Eschewing the traditional multi-layered fabric structure of the 997 series 911 cabriolet, the new model adopts a specially developed lightweight hood that uses a fabric-skinned composite panel for the upper and rear part of the structure, providing it with a more uniform shape together with a tauter fit, that is claimed to make it more resistant to buffeting at high speeds.
The new hood, which is supported on a magnesium frame, also receives a glass rear window glued directly to the outer fabric skin. The cabrio's development boss, Michael Schaetzle, says this process involves a newly patented process, developed by Porsche, and will also feature on the upcoming third-generation Boxster, due in 2012.
While the upper and rear parts of the hood receive composite panelling, the sides retain a similar multi-layered fabric design as used previously, which allows it to fold and stow behind the cabin underneath a larger tonneau cover than employed on the outgoing 997 cabrio. All up, the new structure takes just 11sec to raise or stow, and can be operated at speeds up to 37mph. Along with the new roof, Porsche has also provided the new cabrio with an automatic wind deflector.
The soft-top will initially come with the same horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine choices as the 911 coupé. Buyers will be able to choose between a standard seven-speed manual or an optional seven-speed double-clutch gearbox.
Microsite !
http://www.porsche.com/microsite/911/international.aspx