2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet – A no-turbid performance
A speed machine is what I always had a soft corner up on, and the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is just the perfect one to fit in the right slot. This two-seater Cabriolet is meant for speed; its smart compact structure of length 175.2 inches, width 72.9 inches and a height of 51.2 inches renders the car more stability as well as maintain control at very high speeds. The merging of the curves at the joint of the roofline and the rear wheel arch gives a much more refined sports look. Though the added wing in the rear part is a bit large, it merges well with the overall appearance of the cabriolet. The 19’ alloy wheels completes the overall sports appearance of this speed machine.
The interiors don’t need a mention, as Porsche cars are always loaded with the proper interiors and accessories. The speedometer highlighting a top speed of 310 km/hr was the first thing that had caught my eyes. The gear is positioned perfectly, easy to shift at high speeds. The comfortable bucket seats is sure to excite you in pressing the accelerator and reach the highest speed possible. The standard version is equipped with six airbags, a 12 Speaker System from Bose, wind deflector and satellite navigation.
The 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is equipped with a 3.6 Liter horizontally opposite 6-cylinder turbocharged petrol engine, with 4 valves per cylinder. This twin turbocharged petrol engine produces 6,000 rpm and a torque of 457lb ft at 1,850 rpm. I was simply spell bound to reach a speed of 60mph in only 4 seconds. Reaching a speed of 190 mph, I wished I could cross the red line on the speedometer. The six-speed manual transmission is simply smooth as cream. The option of Chrono package Plus is also offered by Porsche, featuring a dashboard mounted stopwatch and an over-boost function, allowing peak torque of 501 lb ft. for short periods.
I’ve found this new Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet to deliver just the perfect performance without any disdain. The three spoke smart steering wheel makes the car easy to control with the 18’ alloy wheels, delivering good stability. The six-piston 13.78-inch cross-drilled internal vented mono-block caliper ceramic disc brakes render much more security to the overall performance of this car. The independent Mac Pherson-type coil spring suspension adds good comfort. Priced around $1,36,000 this speed machine is worth buying.