The Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabrio is here: 650 CV with the roof down

The Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabrio has arrived, so the most fortunate can now enjoy its 650 CV with the roof down.

Only a few days ago we showed you the new generation of the Porsche 911 Turbo S, a model whose star debut had been scheduled for the Geneva Motor Show, which was ultimately cancelled due to the coronavirus.

However, the devoted fans of the Stuttgart sports car did not have to wait to see the most performance-oriented version. But one thing was still missing: the convertible version of the sports car, that is, the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabrio.

The Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabrio is here

Well, here it is, so the most fortunate can now enjoy its brutal performance with the roof down. Of course, the brand has wanted to respect the DNA of this version, so it still features one of its most distinctive traits: the fabric soft top. Opening and closing it is as quick as the car itself, and it manages the whole process in just 12 seconds at speeds of up to 50 km/h.

Removing the roof has not diminished its appeal; quite the opposite, in fact, and it still offers the same aggressiveness as the model we showed you a few days ago. Therefore, we still have the widened wheel arches and the retractable rear spoiler – another unmistakable hallmark of the Turbo versions.

Its powerful air intakes positioned just in front of the rear wheel arches are also unmistakable. Another element that sets this version apart is the wheels, which come in a dual-size setup: 20 inches on the front axle and 21 inches on the rear. In addition, its bodywork sits 10 mm lower than on the Porsche 911 we tested, thanks to the PASM adaptive suspension.

The most powerful to date

Another signature feature of the model is its distinctive engine placement, since the engine sits behind the rear axle. This challenge to the laws of physics is also present in the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabrio.

Therefore, under its bonnet we find the same 3.8-litre six-cylinder boxer engine, fed by two turbochargers as in the more “modest” variants. However, the engineers have oversized the turbos and fitted a new intake system so that the engine now delivers 650 CV and 800 Nm of torque.

To put this power down to the road, the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabrio uses the PDK dual-clutch automatic gearbox and, to lose not a single shred of traction, retains all-wheel drive. With this whole package, it manages to hit 0 to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds and reach a top speed of 330 km/h.

All that remains is to learn the price of the Porsche 911 Turbo S, since the convertible version of the most radical nine-eleven will start at 265,439 euros, that is, just over 15,000 euros more than its Coupé sibling.

Technical specifications of this car

CoupePorsche 91119 versions · from 157,835 €