What does Cabriolet mean in Porsche?

without top
Cabriolet means, without top. However, a more accurate description is a folding top. A Convertible.

What Porsche was called the Widowmaker?

Here is where the 993 GT2 was born, and from it, was the “widowmaker” nickname. Every GT2 after was more diabolical than the last which led to the widowmaker’s crowning moment, the 997 GT2. Many people see the 997 generation as a return to form for the 911, a.k.a the years after the 996 dark ages.

What is a Porsche 911 convertible called?

911 Carrera GTS Cabriolet – Starting at $133,000. 911 Carrera 4 GTS Cabriolet – Starting at $139,900. 911 Targa 4 GTS – Starting at $139,900. 911 Turbo Cabriolet – Starting at $174,100. 911 Turbo S Cabriolet – Starting at $203,000.

How many horsepower does a Porsche 911 Cabriolet have?

In the 911 Turbo and the 911 Turbo Cabriolet, it delivers 397 kW (540 hp). By deploying larger turbochargers and electronics further optimized for performance, the 911 Turbo S models have 427 kW (580 hp) available.

How did the Porsche 930 Turbo get its name?

Porsche has produced many iconic models throughout its history, but the 930 Turbo ‘flatnose’ or ‘Flachbau’ is one of the more unusual. As the name – and pictures – suggest, the ‘flatnose’ models were named for their tradition-breaking streamlined nose, which swapped the usual upright, round headlamps for pop-up lights and a shovel-like profile.

What kind of suspension does a Porsche 911 Turbo have?

For the first time in the 911 Turbo models, a particularly high-performance PASM Sport Suspension in combination with a body lowered by 10 mm (0.39 in.) is optionally available. With firm springs, adapted anti-roll bars and a new tuning of the PASM dampers, the new PASM Sport Suspension enables a further improvement in dynamic performance.

Where did the Porsche 930 Flatnose get its name?

As the name – and pictures – suggest, the ‘flatnose’ models were named for their tradition-breaking streamlined nose, which swapped the usual upright, round headlamps for pop-up lights and a shovel-like profile. Two such examples will cross the auction block on October 25 at the Silverstone Auctions Porsche Sale.