Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008
With an all-wheel-drive system, many would think that it was designed for driving on loose surfaces, while with a soft-top, the direction should be opposite. But what if they were combined?
Soon after the Carrera 4 coupe was launched, its convertible version was on the market as well. It offered the same performances as its closed-version sibling, but with the addition of more fun for driving under the open sky.
The convertible version for Carrera 4 was developed at the same time with the coupe. Thus, the engineers installed on the coupe some reinforcements needed for the cabriolet. As usual, most of the body parts from the open-top version were carried-over from the coupe. The platform was strengthened to act as a chassis. The convertible was only 85 kilograms (180 lbs) heavier than the coupe, which made it as fast as the closed-version.
Inside, the Carrera 4 Cabrio featured the same options as the coupe, plus the wind deflector. That allowed a normal conversation even with the top down at highway speed. To cover or uncover the car, the electric system needed only 20 seconds at speeds up to 50 kph (31 mph). To protect the occupants, the 997 cabriolet offered reinforced bars and six airbags.
For the engine compartment, the 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 997 was fitted with a 3.6-liter flat-six that offered 325 hp. It was paired as standard to a 6-speed manual, while a 5-speed automatic with manual override (Tiptronic) was offered as an option.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L 5AT (325 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3596 cm3 |
Power: | 239 KW @ 6800 RPM 325 HP @ 6800 RPM 321 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 370 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 171 mph (275 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.8 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 ZR18 || 295/30 ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.3 in (4427 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/60.9 in (1,486/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.8 cuFT (136 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3329 lbs (1510 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4211 lbs (1910 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13.5 mpg US (17.4 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27.4 mpg US (8.6 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.3 mpg US (11.6 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 280 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L 6MT (325 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3596 cm3 |
Power: | 239 KW @ 6800 RPM 325 HP @ 6800 RPM 321 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 370 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 174 mph (280 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 235/40 ZR18 || 295/30 ZR18 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.3 in (4427 mm) |
Width: | 72.9 in (1852 mm) |
Height: | 51.6 in (1311 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 58.5/60.9 in (1,486/1,547 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.8 cuFT (136 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3241 lbs (1470 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4112 lbs (1865 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.2 mpg US (16.6 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 28 mpg US (8.4 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 272 g/km |