The Porsche 911 Carrera T is available for the first time in Cabriolet.
The lightweight and ultra-dynamic Porsche 911 Carrera T Cabriolet model focuses on the essentials. Its agility, lightweight design, sound and manual gearbox make it the 911 Carrera Cabriolet for purists. The Carrera T Cabriolet’s equipment packs accentuate its personalization.
Thanks to targeted weight reduction, performance-oriented settings and a six-speed manual gearbox, the Carrera T Cabriolet is designed for purists.
Equipped with lightweight windows, reduced insulation and optional full bucket seats, the lightest configuration of the 911 Carrera T Cabriolet is more than 40 kg lighter than the 911 Carrera Cabriolet.
The “T” stands for Touring. At Porsche, this refers to the approval of the 911 T as a passenger car in 1968. Produced until 1973, the first Porsche 911 T embodied the spirit of simplicity and driving pleasure. Since 2017, the Porsche 911 Carrera T has made its return in Coupé version, positioning itself between the Carrera and the Carrera S. With its rear-wheel drive, it stands out for its pure driving pleasure, its maneuverability, a characteristic sound and a design focused on the essentials. The Cabriolet version of the Porsche 911 Carrera T is a first.
6-cylinder twin-turbo Boxer engine mated to manual transmission
The 911 Carrera T Cabriolet is equipped with a 3.0-liter 6-cylinder biturbo Boxer engine. The engine develops 394 hp (290 kW) and a maximum torque of 450 Nm. It also powers the 911 Carrera Cabriolet. Power is sent to the rear wheels via a six-speed manual gearbox. When downshifting, the auto-blip function, when activated, automatically and specifically compensates for differences in speed between the engine and the gearbox. The Sport Chrono Pack (standard) allows the Carrera T Cabriolet to reach 100 km/h in 4.7 seconds and a maximum speed of 293 km/h. Equipped with a reinforced braking system with 350 mm discs and six-piston fixed calipers at the front, the Carrera T Cabriolet offers braking power adapted to its performance. Reduced sound insulation and the sports exhaust system (standard) intensify the driving experience with a rich sound.
Chassis and settings
The Sport Chrono Pack, including the Track Precision application, is standard on the 911 Carrera T Cabriolet. Rear-wheel steering (standard) is combined with a more direct steering ratio on the front axle. This combination optimizes vehicle behavior. The rear-wheel steering configuration was developed specifically for the 911 Carrera T.
The PASM adaptive sports suspension (standard), lowered by 10 mm, has been specially adjusted to provide the Carrera T Cabriolet with increased agility and driving pleasure. With standard rear-wheel steering and optimized aerodynamic balance, the front and rear axle anti-roll bars have been tuned to ensure predictable handling.
The 911 Carrera T Cabriolet is equipped with 20-inch front and 21-inch rear Carrera S light alloy wheels, fitted with 245/35 ZR20 front and 305/30 ZR21 rear tires. .
Outside
Distinctive elements differentiate the Carrera T from other models in the 911 range. A sticker with the gear lever logo indicates on each rear window that it is a manual transmission version. The model designation on the rear is in contrasting color, Vanadium Gray Metallic. The rear bonnet grille inserts, the exterior mirror caps and the polished light alloy wheels are painted in Vanadium Gray Metallic. The Carrera T is also distinguished by its spoiler inherited from the 911 Carrera GTS.
The soft top of the 911 T Cabriolet is optionally available in black, red, blue and brown.
Interior
The sporty interior of the Carrera T Cabriolet is black, with decorative stitching in a contrasting color (optional). The stopwatch of the Sport Chrono Pack (standard) stands out on the dashboard. Several specific details highlight the exclusivity of the 911 Carrera T Cabriolet as a convertible sports car with manual transmission, such as the short gear lever dressed in laminated walnut wood. A badge bearing the “MT” (Manual Transmission) logo is placed in front of the lever, while the gearbox logo is printed on the passenger side of the dashboard. The list of standard equipment includes a leather GT sports steering wheel, heated and equipped with a driving mode selector. As an option, a Race-Tex steering wheel is available.
The Carrera T Cabriolet is equipped with four-position electrically adjustable Sport Plus seats covered in Sport-Tex Black on the central section. The pattern that adorns the interior is exclusive to the 911 Carrera T Cabriolet, while the 911 logo is embroidered on the headrests. Adaptive Sports Seats Plus, adjustable to 18 positions, or bucket seats are available as options.
Carrera T packs for exterior and interior
The exclusivity of the 911 Carrera T Cabriolet is accentuated by the Carrera T design packages, available for the exterior and interior. These packs feature the Gentian Blue color. On the outside, this color is found on the inserts of the rear hood grille, the “MT” stickers and the “911 Carrera T” stickers on the bottom of the doors and the rims with highly polished surfaces. The upper part of the mirrors is painted black. Contrasting Gentian Blue stitching enhances the interior and the seats feature contrasting stripes in Gentian Blue. The seat belts, center console and door panel trim, inserts and 911 logos on the headrests are Gentian Blue.
The Porsche 911 Carrera T Cabriolet starts from 159,300 euros in France.
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