PORSCHE 911 Turbo Cabriolet (997) 2007-2009 Photos, engines & full specs

The 2007 Turbo Cabriolet Grand-Tourer by excellence and offered unrivaled performance for a convertible. While it wasn't a track-focused vehicle, it could offer thrills under the open sky.

In February 2006, Porsche unveiled the Turbo Cabriolet at the Geneva Motor Show. It looked more aggressive than its Carrera siblings. The air-intakes on the rear fenders told the world that the 911 was back and promised to offer exhilarating performance on the street and to be a fierce competitor on a track for a weekend race.

On the front, a new bumper with LEDs incorporated into the outer air inlets was designed. The center grille was as wide as it could, without interfering with the side scoops needed to cool the brakes. A new set of sills was installed and, on the wide rear wheel-arches, the split air-intake made a good impression. At the back, an extendible split-wing was installed. The convertible was developed at the same time with the coupe version, and that led to better integration of the supplementary reinforcements needed for an open-top vehicle. It was able to cover and uncover in 20 seconds, at speeds of up to 50 kph (31 mph).

Inside, the 911 Turbo was a mix between a GT and a super-sport vehicle. Its interior was leather upholstered as standard. The sport-bucket seats were powered and with memory for the driver's side. Like its predecessor, the 2006 Turbo came equipped with the PCM (Porsche Communication Management) system, including the DVD-based navigation system.

The 3.6-liter engine was turbocharged with a Variable Turbine Geometry, which was a first on the market for a gasoline engine. That, along with a bigger intercooler, allowed a faster response from the engine. With its 480 hp and the all-wheel-drive system, the car could sprint from standing still without wheelspin.