For Superb performance, with great steering, huge grip and an awesome soundtrack. A supercar in every sense, but one you can use every day.
Against Not as sharp to drive as the coupé, because of its softer suspension, and it costs twice as much as the Boxster.
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A great option for those who must have a convertible, but the brilliance of the Boxster poses a tricky question as to whether the 911 is worth the money.
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The 911 epitomises classic car design and the current 911 (Type 997) stays true to the DNA of the original 1963 model with raw power, phenomenal grip, sharp handling and first-class styling. A new generation of the legendary rear-mounted flat six engine – available as a 3.6- or 3.8-litre with direct fuel injection – links to a manual or new double-clutch automatic gearbox (PDK).
The entry-level Carrera (our favourite cabriolet) dashes to 62mph in 5.1 seconds, while the Turbo cuts more than a second off that time. That's quick in anyone's book, but if there is a disappointment, it's that the 911 cabriolet is not as sharp or precise to drive as the coupe, yet costs much more than Porsche's other soft-top, the Boxster, which is a five-star car in its own right. In other words, if you want a Porsche convertible, try the Boxster first. And, if you want a 911, think about the coupe, which is several thousand pounds cheaper.
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