Porsche 911 Turbo User Handbook Manual page 38

Passive safety: the new 911 Turbo Cabriolet.
Even when the hood is open, you're never exposed.
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On the racetrack or road, hood surfaced roads, ensuring better
open or closed, the new 911 Turbo handling and greater active safety.
Cabriolet has the safety to match
its performance. Not only is it one The occupants are protected if
of the world's fastest convertibles, the car overturns by an auto-
it is also one of the most secure. matically deploying roll-over system
(see illustration). Two spring-
Torsional rigidity and flexural loaded roll-over bars are neatly
strength are exemplary for a two- incorporated behind each of
plus-two convertible. Body flexing the rear seats. The roll-over sensor
is minimal even on the most poorly – part of the airbag control unit –
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continuously monitors the car's
pitch and roll, contact with
the road, as well as lateral and
longitudinal forces. If the car
overturns, the top-padded bars
are instantly deployed.
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Safety