Video: 2014 Porsche 911 Turbo & Turbo S Cabriolet unveiled

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet rear quarter

Porsche has lifted the lid on the new 911 Turbo and Turbo S Cabriolet ahead of their Los Angeles Auto Show debut on 20 November.

The open top versions of the 911 Turbo and Turbo S promise to deliver the same blend of sport dynamism, performance and efficiency offered by the Coupé model which premiered a few months ago.

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet front quarter

The cars’ retractable fabric roof boasts a lightweight magnesium frame which Porsche says allow the cabrio to maintain a coupé-like arch to the roof when the top is up. The roof can be opened or closed in around 13 seconds at speeds of up to 48km/h (30mph). Porsche says the cabrios interiors are offered with a special two-tone red/black option at no extra cost.

The pair is powered by a 3.8-litre six-cylinder engine that delivers 383kW (520HP) in the Turbo, and 412kW (560HP) in the more powerful Turbo S. This enables the cars to accelerate from 0-60mph in 3.3 and 3.1 seconds respectively. Top speed is rated at (314km/h) 195mph.

2014 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet interior dashboard

Compared to the previous models, the new 911 Turbo Cabriolet’s deliver 30 more horsepower and are 0.2 seconds faster in their acceleration. Fuel consumption is rated at 9.8L/100km, a 15 per cent improvement on their predecessors.

In Australia, the Turbo and Turbo S cabriolets are priced at $388,800 and $463,100 respectively. First deliveries will start in April 2014.


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