The Pleasure of a Midsummer’s Drive
The new 911 has a wider track at the front and a lower roofline, lending it a more dynamic and, sports-wise, more elegant head-on appearance. While the new Bi-Xenon headlights are fitted as standard, the Porsche Dynamic Light System (PDLS), with dynamic cornering lights and speed-sensitive headlight control logic, is available as an option.
The Porsche Carrera S Cabriolet comes equipped with 20-inch wheels as standard, larger than those of its predecessor, affording the convertible heightened sports authority. The tyres’ enhanced rolling surface improves both comfort and performance.
The vehicle’s interior design represents a clean break with the previous generation and features luxurious materials and finishes available in a number of colours. Notable additions include the centre console and its 4.6-inch screen. The seats offer 4-way electric adjustment and provide heightened comfort and an even sportier hold.
The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet’s performance is exceptional. This Porsche comes fitted with a 3.8-litre, 400-hp boxer engine and can go from 0 to 100 km/h in 4.1 seconds, with a top speed
of 301 km/h. When it comes time to purchase the vehicle, customers may choose between a 7-speed manual gearbox and a double-clutch PDK (Doppelkupplung).The latter, together with the Sport Chrono Plus Package, helps reduce fuel consumption and improve acceleration times.
The vehicle’s fuel consumption is remarkably low for its performance, dipping down to 10 L per 100 km with a manual gearbox and 8.9 L/100 km when fitted with the PDK system.
Starting up a 911 is always an exhilarating experience; and even more so with the top down.
This “highway beast” is relatively easy to tame and can be driven quickly and effortlessly while maintaining an extremely high level of safety.
Sportiness, functionality and high-quality equipment go hand in hand in this truly unique vehicle, yours for around 130 thousand Euros. The ideal accomplice for feeling the wind on your face as you revel in the pleasure of a midsummer’s drive
SUMMER 2012
new, fully redesigned generation which, despite the changes, retains the essence of the classic 911 Carrera models. Aesthetically, the new 911 has a much more compact look than its predecessor. Its structure is lighter and features an impressive chassis constructed primarily from aluminium.
One of its strong points is its hood. As opposed to the majority of its rivals, who have consistently opted for retractable hardtops, Porsche continues to place its trust on traditional canvas tops. In this regard, however, the new 911 comes equipped with the latest advances.
Firstly, the hood is manufactured from magnesium and covered with canvas fabric, available in four colours: black, blue, brown and red. Electrically powered, the hood is operated using the key remote or a button on the centre console and opens and closes in just 13 seconds. It remains operable while the vehicle is moving, provided the car does not exceed 50 km/h. The multi-layer fabric top from the 997 model and earlier generations has been replaced by a much simpler and more effective structure.
Porsche continues to make noise in 2012. A few months ago, the German car manufacturer unveiled two versions of its new 911 model. The time has now come to view its convertible brother: the Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet.