Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
The 2012 Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet was that daily-driver supercar that could take its top off in 13 seconds and run away with its 350 hp delivered to its all-wheel-drive system. And that only a part of the fun.
Porsche always had open-top vehicles. Looking back, it had a glorious roadster over the years. Some of them were meant for racing and performance. But there was a switch toward the luxurious convertibles, with high-performance and able to be used as a daily driver car.
The 2012 Carrera 4 Cabriolet kept the same unmistakably shape of the timeless Porsche 911 design convertible since 1982. On the front, the same rounded headlights shape, but with LED lights, were like a trademark for the vehicle. Over time, the windshield became more angled to improve the aerodynamic and, in the rear, the sloped back with the engine compartment.
Inside the Carrera 4 Cabriolet, there were some luxury features. The leather-covered sport-bucket seats were covered in leather. The canvas top was hidden behind a large, rigid cover, behind the rear very small seats. The center console was higher to give the driver a sense of a single-seat racing roadster. For the sound system, the German car-manufacturer offered few options, including a premium sound system from Burmeister sound specialist. For the transmission, Porsche offered a 7-speed manual as standard or a 7-speed dual-clutch PDK system. The 7-speed manual had an interesting feature that prevents the driver to accidentally downshift from 7th to 4th, which could damage the engine.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.4L 7AT AWD (350 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3436 cm3 |
Power: | 257 KW @ 7400 RPM 350 HP @ 7400 RPM 345 BHP @ 7400 RPM |
Torque: | 288 lb-ft @ 5600 RPM 390 Nm @ 5600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 174 mph (280 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 4.9 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed double clutch transmission (Porsche Doppelkupplung - PDK) |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 R19 || 295/35 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.8 in (4491 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/61.4 in (1,532/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.4 cuFT (125 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3351 lbs (1520 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4233 lbs (1920 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 20 mpg US (11.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 34 mpg US (6.9 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 205 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.4L 7MT AWD (350 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3436 cm3 |
Power: | 257 KW @ 7400 RPM 350 HP @ 7400 RPM 345 BHP @ 7400 RPM |
Torque: | 288 lb-ft @ 5600 RPM 390 Nm @ 5600 RPM |
Fuel System: | Direct Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 175 mph (282 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 7-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 R19 || 295/35 R19 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 176.8 in (4491 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 51.2 in (1300 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 60.3/61.4 in (1,532/1,560 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 96.5 in (2451 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.6 in (117 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.4 cuFT (125 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.31 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3307 lbs (1500 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4189 lbs (1900 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 17 mpg US (13.8 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 33 mpg US (7.1 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 25 mpg US (9.4 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 224 g/km |