Body style: Convertible (spider/spyder, cabrio/cabriolet, drop/open/soft top)
Segment: Roadster & Convertible
Production years: 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
Designed as a grand tourer, the Porsche Carrera 4 Cabriolet was the base all-wheel-drive version for the open-top 911 range in 2001. It offered enough comfort to be used as a daily driver, on all weather.
The 996 Porsche was facelifted in 2002. Along with the coupe versions, the convertibles were reshaped. There was not a big difference on the outside. It was the same sports-car and open-top grand tourer.
From the outside, it was hard to notice the difference between the 1998 version and the facelifted model. The main difference was on the headlights. The 2002 model featured a clear lens for the entire lamp, while its predecessor featured a yellow lens for the turn-signals. The retractable roof was able to be stowed away in 20 seconds at speeds of up to 50 kph (31 mph) under a lid, like the rest of the 911 convertible range. With the roof up, the car was tested in the wind tunnel at speeds of up to 338 kph (210 mph).
Inside, the main difference was the stereo, which received a digital AM/FM stereo and a CD-player. Other than that, it was the same four-seat sports car built for two adults for long journeys. In the 911 coupes, the rear seatbacks could have been folded down to create a flat cargo floor. It was a good daily driver vehicle and even more relaxing on long journeys.
The drivetrain received a new 3.6-liter engine and it offered 20 hp more than the non-facelifted version. It was fitted with a standard 6-speed manual. The 5-speed automatic (Tiptronic) gearbox with manual override to change gears was on the options list. Due to its all-wheel-drive system, it could cope better with the bad weather than most of the sports-cars from that era.
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L 5AT (320 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3596 cm3 |
Power: | 235 KW @ 6800 RPM 320 HP @ 6800 RPM 315 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 370 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 174 mph (280 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.7 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-speed automatic |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/40Z R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.4 in (4430 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 51.4 in (1306 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/59.1 in (1,466/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.6 cuFT (130 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3395 lbs (1540 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4343 lbs (1970 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 13 mpg US (18.1 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 19.8 mpg US (11.9 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 289 g/km |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.6L 6MT (320 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | H6 |
Displacement: | 3596 cm3 |
Power: | 235 KW @ 6800 RPM 320 HP @ 6800 RPM 315 BHP @ 6800 RPM |
Torque: | 273 lb-ft @ 4250 RPM 370 Nm @ 4250 RPM |
Fuel System: | Multipoint Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 177 mph (285 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 5.2 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | All Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 6-speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 255/40Z R17 |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 174.4 in (4430 mm) |
Width: | 69.7 in (1770 mm) |
Height: | 51.4 in (1306 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 57.7/59.1 in (1,466/1,501 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 92.5 in (2350 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 3.9 in (99 mm) |
Cargo Volume: | 4.6 cuFT (130 L) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.3 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 3274 lbs (1485 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 4222 lbs (1915 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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City: | 14.4 mpg US (16.3 L/100Km) |
Highway: | 27 mpg US (8.7 L/100Km) |
Combined: | 20.8 mpg US (11.3 L/100Km) |
CO2 Emissions: | 274 g/km |