While the coupe model debuted at the 2006 Geneva Motor Show, it's remarkable that Porsche also offers an open-top version with the same powertrain. Indeed, the 911 Turbo Cabriolet, launched in 2007, features the same 3.6-liter turbo engine, matching the coupe's top speed and trailing it by only 0.1 seconds in the 0-100 km/h sprint at 3.8 seconds. Few drivers would find this performance lacking.

To counteract the reduction in body rigidity typically associated with open-top designs, the 911 Turbo Cabriolet features reinforcements throughout the body, including the A-pillars. For protection in case of a rollover, pop-up roll bars are integrated behind the rear seats. The roof is a lightweight soft-top with rapid opening and closing capabilities, and it can be operated even while driving at speeds up to 50 km/h.

Combining the exhilarating experience of open-air motoring with performance that rivals its coupe counterpart, the 911 Turbo Cabriolet truly stands as the pinnacle of four-seater open-top sports cars.

Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
Body | Length 4450 x Width 1850 x Height 1300mm
Engine | 3.6-liter flat-six twin-turbo
Maximum Output | 353kW (480ps) / 6000rpm
Maximum Torque | 620Nm (63.3kgm) / 1950-5000rpm
Drivetrain | 4WD
Transmission | 5-speed automatic
Price | ¥20,930,000
(As of May 26, 2008)

BRAND HISTORY
PORSCHE is a sports car brand representing Germany, earning overwhelming support from skilled drivers worldwide. Its origins trace back to 1931. Ferdinand Porsche, a prodigy who distinguished himself as an automotive engineer from his twenties, established "Porsche Design Studio" in Stuttgart, Germany, after a tenure as technical director at Daimler, to pursue independent ventures. From then on, he was entrusted with the development of various vehicles by automobile manufacturers. Among these, the "Volkswagen Beetle," which significantly contributed to motorization as Germany's "people's car," is particularly famous.

The first car to bear his name as an automobile manufacturer was the "356," introduced in 1948. Since then, Porsche has released sports cars such as the "911," "924," and "928," while also focusing on motorsport. For instance, they have achieved 16 victories in the 24 Hours of Le Mans, arguably the world's most grueling race, and contributed to three F1 series championships as an engine supplier, marking a brilliant racing legacy. It goes without saying that their technological prowess and dedication to driving performance continue to live on in their products today.

Currently, Porsche boasts a lineup where every model enjoys high popularity. This includes the "911," which, even 45 years after its debut, remains highly acclaimed as a top-tier sports car; the open-top sports car "Boxster"; its coupe counterpart, the "Cayman"; and the premium sports SUV, the "Cayenne."