PORSCHE 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet (997) 2005-2008 Photos, engines & full specs

With an all-wheel-drive system, many would think that it was designed for driving on loose surfaces, while with a soft-top, the direction should be opposite. But what if they were combined?

Soon after the Carrera 4 coupe was launched, its convertible version was on the market as well. It offered the same performances as its closed-version sibling, but with the addition of more fun for driving under the open sky.

The convertible version for Carrera 4 was developed at the same time with the coupe. Thus, the engineers installed on the coupe some reinforcements needed for the cabriolet. As usual, most of the body parts from the open-top version were carried-over from the coupe. The platform was strengthened to act as a chassis. The convertible was only 85 kilograms (180 lbs) heavier than the coupe, which made it as fast as the closed-version.

Inside, the Carrera 4 Cabrio featured the same options as the coupe, plus the wind deflector. That allowed a normal conversation even with the top down at highway speed. To cover or uncover the car, the electric system needed only 20 seconds at speeds up to 50 kph (31 mph). To protect the occupants, the 997 cabriolet offered reinforced bars and six airbags.

For the engine compartment, the 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 997 was fitted with a 3.6-liter flat-six that offered 325 hp. It was paired as standard to a 6-speed manual, while a 5-speed automatic with manual override (Tiptronic) was offered as an option.