Porsche 911 Turbo User Handbook Manual page 10

The power of nature raised
to the power of Porsche.
The new 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
Its unrelenting power and laser- wheel, this translates into more
sharp reflexes are identical to responsiveness and better agility
those of the 911 Turbo Coupe. at higher speeds, in tight turns and
But its power to stir your senses on uneven roads.
and connect you with the allures of
wide-open, high-performance
driving is in a class all its own. Open it up like never before.
The new 911 Turbo Cabriolet is When raised, the classic fabric
the most advanced convertible top shares the same trademark
we've ever built. It shares the same silhouette—and aerodynamic
technical specs and engine output efficiencies—that defines the
as its Coupe cousin, combining 911 Turbo Coupe. Fundamentally,
the full privileges of piloting a the convertible top's design is
turbocharged Porsche with the based on that of its predecessor,
immediacy of six-speed manual with a few meticulous improvements
shifting or the versatility of our so typical of a new Porsche model.
optional Tiptronic S transmission.
Optimizing seams on the hand-
Naturally, the car's active and stitched canvas top has reduced
passive safety features reflect the wind noise, while the addition
heightened abilities of a 911 Turbo. of integrated rain channels
The body structure is light yet helps eliminate dripping when the
robust, with a 10% increase in
torsional and flexural resistance
compared to that of its predecessor.
Improvements in body rigidity allow
for more precise, Cabriolet-specific
tuning of the chassis. Behind the
doors are opened during
inclement weather.
At the press of a button on the
center console, the side windows
automatically lower and the
electrically powered top glides
beneath the rear deck lid in a
scant 20 seconds. For added
convenience, the top can be
opened or closed while the
vehicle is traveling at speeds
of up to 30 mph.
An efficient zig-zag folding action
provides a compact, space-saving
design that also ensures maximum
protection for the top's interior
lining. Made from a robust heat-
and sound-insulating fabric, this
lining helps reduce noise levels to
approximate those of a 911 Coupe
at speed.
• 18 •
Other luxurious appointments ensure that excessive buffeting
include a heated, scratch-resistant does not interrupt conversations
glass rear window that offers inside the cockpit.
clear visibility, even in sub-zero
temperatures, and an optional
aluminum hardtop that provides
Sensational sound.
an additional layer of security and
insulation in unsettled weather. A To match its high performance with
detachable wind deflector helps high fidelity, the new 911 Turbo
The 911 Turbo I An Overview
Cabriolet is enhanced with a
new generation of the Bose ®
Surround Sound system. Twelve
expertly placed speakers and
a "sound adaptation to hood
position" function create a
superior audio experience that
is second only to the Porsche
driving experience itself.