Porsche 911 Cabriolet (05 on) - Review

Review by Ben Wall on
Last Updated: 18 February 2011
Like the Coupe, the 911 Cabriolet has benefitted from constant evolution making it quicker and more useable than ever. While it may not seem an obvious choice in the UK, it does add that extra bit of posing ability and looks just as good as the rest of the 911 range. Lowering the fabric roof is quick and simple - and doing so allows you to enjoy the incredible noise of the engine even more, while the sense of speed and acceleration is further heightened. And although it doesn't have a fixed roof, it's as good to drive as the Coupe and handles equally as well thanks to a rigid body shell. In mid-2008 it was facelifted, along with the rest of the 911 range, with subtle exterior tweaks plus new engines. A double-clutch PDK automatic gearbox was also introduced.
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Safety

In the event of an accident, occupants are protected by six airbags including head airbags in the window sill - a world first for a convertible. If an incident is bad enough for the vehicle to start to roll, twin roll-over hoops behind the rear seats are triggered, springing into place to augment the reinforced windscreen pillars. Electronic stability control is standard and can help correct the car's line during a skid by braking one or more wheels individually and cutting power if necessary.

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Reliability

One of the biggest factors that keeps owners coming back to Porsche is the largely hand-built construction process for the 911 which creates a product that is exceptionally well engineered and reliable.

Car check problem points

Body

No problems reported.

Engine/Gearbox

A recall in 2009 where engine spacers may detach.

Other

No problems reported.