2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet & Carrera S

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Looks pretty cool. But I perfer the Coupe. :D



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Price
$79,100 & $88,900(S)

Production
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Engine
3.6 & 3.8(S) liter flat six

Weight
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Aspiration
natural

Torque
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HP
325 & 355(S) hp

HP/Weight
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HP/Liter
90 & 93.4(S) hp per liter

1/4 mile
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0-62 mph
5.2 & 4.9(S) seconds

Top Speed
177 & 182(S) mph

(from Porsche Press Release) Porsche today announced it will launch the latest versions of the 911 Cabriolet, traditionally the most popular 911 model sold in America, in the first quarter of 2005. Based on the 911 Carrera and Carrera S Coupes released earlier this year, the 2005 911 Carrera Cabriolet and Carrera S Cabriolet feature a wider range of standard equipment and offer higher levels of performance and safety than any previous standard open-top 911 model.
For open-air driving pleasure and convenience, both new 911 Cabriolet models are equipped with an electronic soft top that opens or closes in just 20 seconds and can be deployed or retracted with the car moving at up to 30 mph (50 km/h). To protect its heated glass window, the top retracts in a Z-configuration with its outer side facing up. To protect occupants from the rain, the top’s new sills above the doors guide water into a specially developed door seal duct in the A-pillar.

By incorporating such features as Porsche Stability Management (PSM), Porsche Communication Management (PCM) including the Porsche Sound Package Plus (CD radio with nine speakers), larger wheels, and a wind deflector, as standard equipment which were previously options, the new 911 Carrera Cabriolet represents greater value than its predecessor.

Exclusive to the new 911 Cabriolets is the greater extension of the rear spoiler. To minimize front and rear axle lift at high speeds resulting in greater driving safety, the speed-dependent rear spoiler extends 0.8 of an inch (20mm) further than the spoiler on the new 911 Coupes. At the same time, the drag coefficient on the new Cabriolets has been lowered to 0.29, making them leaders in their class for aerodynamic efficiency.

The 911 Carrera S Cabriolet is powered by the same 3.8-liter, 355 horsepower (SAE), flat-six cylinder engine as the new 911 Carrera S Coupe. It propels the car from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in just 4.9 seconds. For optimum handling, the Carrera S Cabriolet incorporates the same Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM) system fitted on the Carrera S Coupe as standard equipment (the system is an option on the Carrera Cabriolet). PASM allows the driver to select between the comfort of a Grand Touring car and the track-ready precision of a genuine high performance sports car at the touch of a button. The 911 Carrera Cabriolet is equipped with the new Carrera Coupe’s 3.6-liter, 325 horsepower (SAE) flat-six engine that powers the car from 0 to 62 mph (100 km/h) in a quick 5.2 seconds. Both models achieve the same top track speed – 177 mph (285 km/h) for the Carrera Cabriolet and 182 mph (293 km/h) for the Carrera S Cabriolet – as their 911 Carrera Coupe counterparts despite a greater weight of more than 180 lbs. (85 kg.).

For optimum occupant safety, both new Carrera Cabriolets are equipped with the Porsche Side Impact Protection (POSIP) system comprising head and thorax airbags for both driver and front seat passenger. Also standard are two full-size frontal airbags and three-point seat belt latch tensioners and belt force limiters for the front seats. Rollover safety features include two ultra-strong steel tubes in the A pillars and two supplemental safety bars located behind the rear seats that automatically deploy in the event of a rollover.

The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet and Carrera S Cabriolet will be introduced to the United States and Canada in mid March of 2005 at a price of $79,100 US and $115,650 CDN for the Carrera Cabriolet and $88,900 US and $129,900 CDN for the Carrera S Cabriolet. Both models will debut at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit.

Porsche Cars North America, Inc. (PCNA), based in Atlanta, Ga., and its subsidiary, Porsche Cars Canada, Ltd., are the exclusive a further importers of Porsche 911, Boxster and Carrera GT sports cars and Cayenne sport utility vehicles for the United States and Canada. A wholly owned, indirect subsidiary of Dr. Ing. h.c.F. Porsche AG, PCNA employs approximately 250 people who provide Porsche vehicles, parts, service, marketing and training for its 203 U.S. and Canadian dealers. They, in turn, provide Porsche owners with best-in-class service.
Taken from - http://seriouswheels.com/top-2005-Porsche-911-Carrera-S-Cabriolet.htm
Pictures at that link also.
 
TwinTurboJay
I need a 2005 carrera 4S so bad .....
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Not that I'm going to turn down a Porsche of any kind, but I would take a new 997 "S" over the old 996 "4S" any day. I've driven a few 996, on the street and on the track, and like the car. But, I finally got to see a new 997 a week ago or so, and its a totally better car. Didn't drive, but got a very nice long ride in it with a friend who just got it. Hands down, the best Carrera that Porsche has ever produced. You really need to see them side by side to realize it, but man its awesome. If you just saw a 997 sitting there, you'd think "Yea, its nice, looks cool". But, when you see the 2 next to each other, you can see all the little things they changed and made better. The interior is awesome on the 997, where it was just Ok on the 996. The ride is actually better, yet more sporting on the 997. And the looks, to me personally, are much better on the 997. I like the 996, but getting back to the round headlights is a great move. Much like how the Wrangler went back to its roots in '97 with the round lights, its a great move for Porsche to do the same. I can't wait to see what the 997 4S, Turbo, and GT models will look like, as well as the Cup versions.

Hilg
 
There is nothing on the road for 05 that gives me such chills as the 997 ....man, the round headlights that are brought back, the curvacious-ness...cannot get better !
 
TwinTurboJay
Yup, thats why i said 05..isn't that based on the 997 platform ?
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For 2005, the only 997 models you can get are the "Carrera" and "Carrera S" models. They are still making some 996 models though.......

2005 997 Models
911 Carrera
911 Carrera S

2005 996 Models
911 Carrera Cabriolet
911 Carrera Targa
911 Carrera 4S
911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
911 Turbo
911 Turbo S
911 Turbo Cabriolet
911 Turbo S Cabriolet
911 GT3
911 GT2

Thats how the model breakdown is going for 2005. Basically, if you want a normal 911, so to speak, you'll be getting a 997 model. But, if you want a special version, like a 4S, Cabriolet, Turbo, or GT model, you'll be getting a 996 model. The new 997 Carrera Cabriolet and Carrera S Cabriolet have just been announced and shown, but they aren't coming until mid-late '05, so thats a ways away. Its a little tricky with the model change going on.

Hilg
 
Want more info? ok here we go-




2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Technical Specifications:
Engine
Type: Flat-6
Displacement cu in (cc): 233 (3824)
Power bhp (kW) at RPM: 355(265) / 6600
Torque lb-ft (Nm) at RPM: 295(400) / 4600
Redline at RPM: n.a.
Brakes & Tires
Brakes F/R: ABS, vented disc/vented disc
Tires F-R: 235/35 - 295/30 ZR19
Exterior Dimensions & Weight
Length × Width × Height in: 175.6 × 71.2 × 51.2
Weight lb (kg): 3131 (1422)
Performance
Acceleration 0-62 mph s: 4.6
Top Speed mph (km/h): 182 (293)
Fuel Economy EPA city/highway mpg (l/100 km): n.a.

Base Price: 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S - $79,100 / 73,300 € (last update: 7/12/2004)
Porsche Launches the All-New 911 With Carrera and Carrera S Models

The all-new Porsche 911 launches with a pair of coupes that package innovative technology, more powerful engines, enhanced aerodynamics and new interiors beneath a familiar and legendary silhouette.

The introduction of the 2005 Carrera also marks the first time since 1977 that Porsche powers the 911 with a pair of engines. The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera is propelled by a 3.6-liter flat six-cylinder engine with 325 (SAE) horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque while the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S draws on a 3.8-liter flat six that provides 355 (SAE) horsepower and 295 pound-feet of torque.

S Designates Special Porsche Models

An “S” designation has a very special meaning at Porsche, signifying a unique model, not a mere trim upgrade or option package.

The first Porsche to wear an “S” badge was the 1952 356 equipped with the 1.5-liter “Super” engine. Perhaps the most famous “S” model in the company’s history was the 911 S launched in 1967, though modern Porsche enthusiasts might tell you their favorite is the 911 Carrera 4S. In recent years, Porsche has offered higher-performance models of the Boxster roadster and Cayenne sport utility vehicle designated as the Boxster S and Cayenne S.

The larger and more powerful new 3.8-liter engine is only one of several features that distinguish the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S, which also comes with, as standard equipment, the new Porsche Active Suspension Management technology, larger brakes with red-painted calipers, larger wheels, standard Bi-Xenon headlights, a sports steering wheel, aluminum-look interior trim and a silver-colored rear deck lid logo.

Extensive List of New Features

The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera and 2005 911 Carrera S launch a new generation of the Porsche 911. While retaining the 911 badge and the same basic silhouette, the new model succeeds the previous 911, a car launched as a 1999 model and the first 911 powered by a liquid-cooled version of Porsche’s highly acclaimed flat-six engine.

The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera and 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S may look similar to the 911s that came before, but they are clearly new models inside and out.

Among the features unique to the new 911 are a new six-speed manual transmission, variable-ratio rack-and-pinion steering, Porsche Active Suspension Management, a Sport Chrono Package Plus that records and displays lap times, new seating options in a redesigned passenger compartment and airbags that emerge from the side window sills offering improved head protection.

Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes

For the first time, Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes are available on the 911 Carrera and 911 Carrera S. Previously, they were available only on special models, such as the Porsche 911 Turbo.

Instead of metal, the 13.78-inch (350 mm) brake discs are a ceramic composite material that provides high and consistent levels of friction during application. They also weigh approximately 50 percent less than metal discs and thus reduce unsprung masses by 34.4 pounds (15.6 kg) per vehicle.

Ceramic brakes help reduce brake pad abrasion compared to metal brakes disc because of the extremely hard surface of the ceramic discs and because ceramic discs cannot corrode and are not affected by elements such as road salts used in winter months.

For 2005, the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes are more rigid, yet include more interior cooling ducts. Fiber reinforcement on the friction surface is increased, significantly enhancing resistance to abrasion under high loads.

Rear Spoiler

The rear spoiler deploys (moves up and into position) at 75 mph (120 km/h) to enhance vehicle stability at higher speeds. Because aerodynamic forces are less significant at low speeds, the spoiler moves down again when speed drops to less than 50 mph (80 km/h).

The new 911 models will go on sale in the second half of 2004.
Taken from - http://www.rsportscars.com/eng/cars/911_carreras.asp
Better pictures at that site.

Oh and try this out also its got the MPG incase you were wondering.
http://autos.yahoo.com/newcars/porsche_911turbos_2005/4287/model_overview.html
 
M5Power
Finally, a 3.8-liter engine that incorporates technology not developed in the early 1970s!
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I think thats what I've always loved about Porsche. They don't ever make huge leaps, just little small refinements. Evolution not Revolution. From year to year, it never seems that drastic. But, when you look at a final-year 996 compared to a first-year 996, its much more notable. Same with the jump from 996 to 997. Doesn't seem that big of a change aside from the engine. But, deep down, its a fairly large move. And, remember, it was a big jump for them to go from air to water. No need to try and pack too much stuff into one redesign.

Hilg
 
JNasty4G63
I think thats what I've always loved about Porsche. They don't ever make huge leaps, just little small refinements. Evolution not Revolution. From year to year, it never seems that drastic. But, when you look at a final-year 996 compared to a first-year 996, its much more notable. Same with the jump from 996 to 997. Doesn't seem that big of a change aside from the engine. But, deep down, its a fairly large move. And, remember, it was a big jump for them to go from air to water. No need to try and pack too much stuff into one redesign.

Hilg
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I was actually referring to the difference between Porsche's state-of-the-art flat-six and the only other 3.8 on the market, GM's "3800 V6", a pushrod unit that they've been using since the Truman era.
 
For some reason I really like porsche now, they some how have changed the cars just enough to be back toward classics yet look really nice. :D:tup:
 

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