Goodbye 997.1 TT cabriolet, hello 991.1 TTS cabriolet
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Thanks. I believe that the cabriolet top in the 991 was significantly redesigned compared to the 996 and 997 cars. It's actually a full hard top that is covered in canvas. I think may of the components are made of magnesium. That's why it looks so smooth.
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Now in keeping with your model year upgrade pattern (based on your previous Porsches) you should be due for a 2022 model at some point.
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Thanks. I was worried about the 991 cars being too big and heavy compared to the 997 cars. I agree with you about the 997 TT, and the cabriolet is the heaviest variant. I dug into it a little bit, and the 991 is not as much bigger as I thought. Here's what I found:
997.1 turbo cabriolet: 176.3" length, 72.9" width, 51.2" height, 92.5" wheelbase, 3,649 lbs.
991.1 turbo s cabriolet: 177.4" length, 74.0" width, 51.0" height, 96.5" wheelbase, 3,516 lbs.
If these numbers are correct, then the 991 is only 1.1" longer than the 997, 1.1" wider, 0.2" lower and weighs 133 lbs. less.
It's still essentially a GT car, but I'm okay with that based on how I'll use it. My guess is that the larger dimensions of the 991 are more apparent when comparing the C2 from the earlier generations.
997.1 turbo cabriolet: 176.3" length, 72.9" width, 51.2" height, 92.5" wheelbase, 3,649 lbs.
991.1 turbo s cabriolet: 177.4" length, 74.0" width, 51.0" height, 96.5" wheelbase, 3,516 lbs.
If these numbers are correct, then the 991 is only 1.1" longer than the 997, 1.1" wider, 0.2" lower and weighs 133 lbs. less.
It's still essentially a GT car, but I'm okay with that based on how I'll use it. My guess is that the larger dimensions of the 991 are more apparent when comparing the C2 from the earlier generations.
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Thanks. I was worried about the 991 cars being too big and heavy compared to the 997 cars. I agree with you about the 997 TT, and the cabriolet is the heaviest variant. I dug into it a little bit, and the 991 is not as much bigger as I thought. Here's what I found:
997.1 turbo cabriolet: 176.3" length, 72.9" width, 51.2" height, 92.5" wheelbase, 3,649 lbs.
991.1 turbo s cabriolet: 177.4" length, 74.0" width, 51.0" height, 96.5" wheelbase, 3,516 lbs.
If these numbers are correct, then the 991 is only 1.1" longer than the 997, 1.1" wider, 0.2" lower and weighs 133 lbs. less.
It's still essentially a GT car, but I'm okay with that based on how I'll use it. My guess is that the larger dimensions of the 991 are more apparent when comparing the C2 from the earlier generations.
997.1 turbo cabriolet: 176.3" length, 72.9" width, 51.2" height, 92.5" wheelbase, 3,649 lbs.
991.1 turbo s cabriolet: 177.4" length, 74.0" width, 51.0" height, 96.5" wheelbase, 3,516 lbs.
If these numbers are correct, then the 991 is only 1.1" longer than the 997, 1.1" wider, 0.2" lower and weighs 133 lbs. less.
It's still essentially a GT car, but I'm okay with that based on how I'll use it. My guess is that the larger dimensions of the 991 are more apparent when comparing the C2 from the earlier generations.
You have yourself a very nice ride sir!
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Congrats! She's beautiful, I am sure you will enjoy it.
Did you roll into my neighborhood Saturday afternoon? I saw someone with a brown 997 turbo cabriolet turn into the neighborhood and making a U. I waved and I assume it's you waving back, there isn't that many brown 997's rolling around. I was washing my 997 at the time.
Did you roll into my neighborhood Saturday afternoon? I saw someone with a brown 997 turbo cabriolet turn into the neighborhood and making a U. I waved and I assume it's you waving back, there isn't that many brown 997's rolling around. I was washing my 997 at the time.
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I don't think I was down there any time in the last month.
Interestingly there is another 2008 Turbo Cabriolet in the Denver metro area in Macadamia Metallic with a Cocoa Brown top. I've seen the car and spoken with him at a Porsche Breakfast Club meeting. He has black wheels. They certainly aren't very common.
I wonder if it was that guy?
Interestingly there is another 2008 Turbo Cabriolet in the Denver metro area in Macadamia Metallic with a Cocoa Brown top. I've seen the car and spoken with him at a Porsche Breakfast Club meeting. He has black wheels. They certainly aren't very common.
I wonder if it was that guy?
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I don't think I was down there any time in the last month.
Interestingly there is another 2008 Turbo Cabriolet in the Denver metro area in Macadamia Metallic with a Cocoa Brown top. I've seen the car and spoken with him at a Porsche Breakfast Club meeting. He has black wheels. They certainly aren't very common.
I wonder if it was that guy?
Interestingly there is another 2008 Turbo Cabriolet in the Denver metro area in Macadamia Metallic with a Cocoa Brown top. I've seen the car and spoken with him at a Porsche Breakfast Club meeting. He has black wheels. They certainly aren't very common.
I wonder if it was that guy?