Corralled in the engine bay are 125 extra horses for a total of 480 from the 3.6-liter flat six-cylinder. Torque is rated at 460 pound-feet from a low 1,950 to 5,000 rpm. The Sport Chrono Package Turbo, which offers an overboost function, further raises the torque to 505 pound-feet at the touch of a button.
Responsible for the extra firepower are twin turbochargers featuring Variable Turbine Geometry. Acceleration from zero to 60 miles per hour is achieved in just 3.8 seconds for the manual six-speed transmission and 3.5 seconds for the optional Tiptronic S five-speed automatic. The top speed is 193 mph.
When you go fast, you may also need to stop fast, so Porsche equips the 911 Turbo with six-piston brakes up front and four-piston brakes out back, all with aluminum-fixed calipers and ventilated discs. For more stopping power, the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake system is optional.
Porsche Active Suspension Management, with normal and sport settings, is standard.
A spoiler rises out of the rear body work to reduce lift at high speeds.
The convertible's drag coefficient is remarkably low at just 0.31.
Two-tone 19-inch alloy wheels show the world the 911 Turbo means business.
Like other 911 convertibles, the soft-top roof can be lowered in just 20 seconds at the touch of a button. A standard detachable wind deflector reduces turbulence and noise in the passenger compartment at high speeds, while a lightweight aluminum hard-top is an option.
Many interior amenities come standard including automatic climate control, an on-board computer, HomeLink system and 12-speaker Bose surround-sound audio system.
Convertible Turbo
Base Price: $140,700
Drivetrain: All Wheel Drive
Curb Weight (lbs): 3494
City (MPG): 15
Hwy (MPG): 24
Hwy (MPG): 23
Horsepower: 480 @ 6000
Torque (lb-ft): 480 @ 1950-5000
Torque (lb-ft): 505 @ 2100-4000
Wheelbase (in.): 92.5
Length (in.): 176.3
Width (in.): 72.9
Height (in.): 51.2
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