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Basic Specs
| Base Price | $108,000 |
| Drivetrain | All Wheel Drive |
| Curb Weight (lbs) | 3230 |
| City (MPG) | TBD |
| Hwy (MPG) | TBD |
| Horsepower | 400@7400 |
| Torque (lb-ft) | 325@TBD |
| Wheelbase | 96.5 |
| Length (in.) | 176.8 |
| Width (in.) | 71.2 |
| Height (in.) | 50.9 |
The 911 Carrera S Convertible is a higher-performance variant of the standard convertible that packs a larger, more powerful boxer engine where the trunk would be in most cars. As with the latest fixed-roof 911 models, this drop-top is the beneficiary of a new design inside and out and also boasts revised mechanicals that boost handling and acceleration.
Like its coupe counterpart, the 911 for sun worshipers features aluminum, magnesium and high-strength steel construction as well as a new convertible top design to keep weight at a minimum. Porsche also points out that the new roof design “preserves the typically sleek 911 coupe roof line.”
Stepping up from the 911 Carrera Convertible to the S model nets a 3.8-liter boxer flat-six that produces 400 horsepower and 325 lb-ft of torque, up from 350 ponies and 287 lb-ft. Sending that power to the rear wheels is a standard (and world-first) seven-speed manual transmission with an extra-tall top gear for quieter and more economical highway cruising, while a mechanically similar seven-speed PDK (Porsche-speak for a dual-clutch paddle-shifted gearbox) is available as an extra-cost option.
The car is capable of rocketing from zero-to-60 mph in just 4.4 seconds, according to Porsche’s (usually conservative) factory estimate, while top speed is 187 mph.
The 911 Carrera S Convertible isn’t just focused on efficiency and straight-line acceleration, of course. Porsche Dynamic Chassis Control (PDCC) active roll stabilization system, available for the first time on the 911 Carrera S Convertible, reduces lateral inclination when cornering by allowing the tires to always be in the optimal position relative to the road surface, allowing the car to sustain higher lateral forces.
Sharp-eyed enthusiasts will notice that the latest 911 Carrera S Convertible looks slightly longer than the outgoing model – indeed, the wheelbase was lengthened by 3.9 inches. Stylistic changes, while subtle, include a redesigned front-fascia with offset secondary LED lights, nearly circular trademark headlights pushed further to the corners and sleek new taillights out back that enhance the visual width of the car.
Inside, the car boasts more space in which to soak up the sun (although the vestigial rear seats are still best suited to carrying luggage) along with a new dashboard design that features a sloping center console reminiscent of that on the Panamera sedan that places the gear shifter and secondary controls closer to the steering wheel. In a nod to Porsche tradition, the five-gauge instrument cluster with a centrally mounted tachometer is retained.
Optional Features
As with other Porsches, the 911 Carrera S Convertible can be had with a nearly infinite variety of optional features and packages – for a price. Inside, four different types of seats can be had, while buyers can also spec aluminum, wood, carbon fiber or alcantara trim. Audiophiles can choose between Bose or Burmester sound systems, the latter with 821 watts of crisp-sounding output.
Highlights from the performance options include Ceramic Composite Brakes that provide reduced stopping distances with little fade and the Sport Chrono Package, which includes features like analog and digital stopwatches and Dynamic Engine Mounts that improve cornering stability.
Occupant Safety
The 911 Carrera S Convertible is fitted as standard with front, side, thorax, knee and head airbags in addition to traction and stability control systems and ABS.
Key Competitors
Those looking for a high-speed tanning booth might also want to consider the Mercedes-Benz SL63 AMG, the Audi R8 GT Spyder, BMW 6-Series Convertible, the Aston Martin V8 Vantage Roadster, the Maserati Gran Turismo Convertible and Jaguar XK and XKR convertibles.
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- General
- Body Style: Convertible
- Size: Midsize
- Market Segment: Sports
- Weight: 3230 lbs
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- Exterior
- Length: 176.8 in.
- Width: 71.2 in.
- Height: 50.9 in.
- Wheelbase: 96.5 in.
- Ground Clearance: TBD
- Front Track: 58.5 in.
- Rear Track: 59.7 in.
- Weight Distribution: TBD
- Drag Coefficient: 0.30
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- Interior - General
- Seats: 4
- Passenger Volume: TBD
- Cargo Volume: 5.47 cu. ft.
- Cargo Volume (Seats Folded): TBD
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- Interior - Front Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: TBD
- Head Room: TBD
- Shoulder Room: TBD
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Interior - Second Row
- Volume: TBD
- Leg Room: TBD
- Head Room: TBD
- Shoulder Room: TBD
- Hip Room: TBD
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- Propulsion
- Fuel Type: Gas
- Engine Type: 3.8L Flat 6
- Power: 400 hp @ 7400 rpm
- Torque: 325 lb-ft @ TBD rpm
- Transmission: 7-Speed Manual
- Highway Fuel Economy: TBD
- City Fuel Economy: TBD
- Forced Induction: None
- Direct Injection: Yes
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- Chassis
- Layout: All Wheel Drive
- Front Suspension: Strut-Type
- Rear Suspension: Multi-Link
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- Wheels
- Front: 20" Aluminum
- Front Tires: 245/35 ZR 20
- Rear: 20" Aluminum
- Rear Tires: 295/30 ZR 20
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- Trailer Weight: N/A
- Payload: N/A
- Tongue Weight: N/A
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