2008 PORSCHE 911 Turbo CABRIO 3.6L H6 24V Manual AWD Convertible Premium Bose

2008 PORSCHE 911 TURBO CONVERTIBLE/CABRIOLET REPAIRABLE FLOOD DAMAGE BUY NOW $49500
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If you love porsches then you know that this one is the perfect color has the prestige and appeal that distinguishes it from most other vehicles not to mention the speed the convertible and this beautiful color combination. Bid with confidence we stand by the vehicles we offer to the general public these vehicles are difficult to come by with little to no damage. You can pay for the vehicle at the facility not later than 2 business days after you win the auction. If you cannot pick up the vehicle yourself you will need to send a bank transfer within 2 business days otherwise storage and late fees will accrue. Contact us with any specific questions. IntroductionIf you were to analyze the world's finest modern-day sports cars you would find that they all have a front or mid engine design that balances weight distribution and centralizes mass between the wheels. Yet the 2008 Porsche 911 with its engine hanging out behind the rear axle thrusts a middle finger into the air toward conventional automotive engineering wisdom. That it simultaneously achieves truly legendary performance is all the more surprising.Someone once wrote that the Porsche 911 is a "terrible design brilliantly executed." And that pretty much explains why no other automaker is currently offering a rear-engine car. But more than four decades of research and development have morphed the 911 from a mostly entertaining but bedeviling-at-the-limit beast to a very capable and forgiving sports car. It simultaneously provides supercar performance and handling along with daily driver comfort and livability. And with the ever-expanding 911 family picking the perfect Porsche for your needs has never been easier. Provided of course you have the means.For 2008 a Turbo Cabriolet joins the coupe while the ultimate 911 -- the even more potent lighter rear-drive GT2 -- comes back into the fold. Other changes this year include optional carbon-fiber racing-style seats a more effective sunshade for Targa versions and increased oil change intervals for most models (12 000 miles or one year).As always performance is paramount. According to Porsche even the base 911 can run to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds and stretch its legs out to a top speed of 177 mph. Should that be inadequate and you've got pockets so deep that nearly 200K for a car doesn't make you blink consider the 911 GT2. This ultimate 911 will rocket you to 60 mph and hit 205 mph flat out making it the fastest 911 ever made. Between these bookends are other enticing selections -- the tweaked "S"; the foul-weather-friendly all-wheel-drive "4"; the track-ready GT3 and the blindingly fast yet docile and comfortable Turbo.One of the reasons the 911 has become almost larger than life is its combination of ferocious performance and daily-driver livability. The car's basic design with its large glass area slim roof pillars and no-nonsense interior has hardly changed since its debut in 1964. This provides a comfortable and stress-free environment for the driver unlike some other sports cars where one sinks down low and has to contend with a view to the rear quarters that's tantamount to a Brink's truck. With its glass roof the Targa model accentuates this feeling even more. Underway the 911 is just as welcoming with smooth power delivery easily modulated strong brakes and ultra-responsive but never nervous steering.With such a wide range of offerings the 2008 Porsche 911's various guises compete with many different sports cars but it manages to stand up to them all. Savvy consumers will know that a strong argument can be made for choosing a Chevrolet Corvette Z06 over a 911 as it provides a tad more performance for considerably less money. The same goes for the Nissan GT-R which also benefits from being all-new and this year's media darling. But the Corvette doesn't have the 911's build quality nor its high level of driver interaction while the GT-R lacks the 911's prestige and customization aspect. Perhaps the toughest most direct rivals for the 911 are the Aston Martin V8 Vantage and the Audi R8. Both are fantastic sports cars with moves to match their looks. But the Aston and R8 have a long time to go before they can match the history and legendary status of the Porsche 911.Body Styles Trim Levels and OptionsThe 2008 Porsche 911 comes in five basic trim levels: Carrera Carrera S GT3 Turbo and GT2. The Carrera and Carrera S can be had in three body styles. The coupe and convertible ("Cabriolet") body styles are offered in either rear-wheel or all-wheel-drive ("4") versions. Equipped like a regular Carrera coupe the 911 Targa 4 comes with a large power-sliding glass roof a flip-up rear glass hatch and only all-wheel drive. The S version of the Targa 4 adds the same upgrades as the Carrera S.The base 911 Carrera comes with 18-inch wheels full power accessories a trip computer leather seating a nine-speaker audio system with a CD/MP3 player vestigial rear seats and automatic climate control. The S adds a more powerful engine 19-inch wheels active suspension management technology bigger brakes bi-HID xenon headlights a sport steering wheel and unique exterior and interior trim. Most of these items are optional on the Carrera.The track-oriented coupe-only GT3 comes with a 415-hp engine lightweight 19-inch wheels a fixed rear spoiler unique front and rear fascias specialized suspension tuning a reduced curb weight and sport front seats. There is also the GT3 RS which is even more hard-core with upgrades that include a wider rear body and track an adjustable suspension and a carbon-fiber rear wing.The Turbo (available in coupe and Cabriolet form) comes with a 480-hp engine 19-inch wheels fully powered front seats with driver memory settings and a Bose surround-sound audio system. The GT2 (coupe only) substitutes rear-wheel drive for the Turbo's all-wheel-drive system -- one of the reasons the GT2 is more than 300 pounds lighter. The GT2 also features a 530-hp engine and heavily revised bodywork. As with the GT3 the GT2 is a racetrack-oriented 911.An active suspension management system is optional on the Carrera and Targa 4 and standard on all the other trims. Dubbed PASM (Porsche Active Suspension Management) this feature provides a smooth ride over the bumps yet tightens up considerably when the car is being driven hard through the curves.Porsche offers a dizzying array of expensive options including custom color schemes different seats upgraded stereos custom leather trims and a choice of wood aluminum and carbon-fiber accents. Other highlights include race-bred ceramic disc brakes a navigation system and a Sport Chrono package. In addition to supplying lap times and records the Sport Chrono option also remaps the electronic throttle for quicker response and on automatics the transmission for quicker downshifts and holding lower gears during aggressive driving to keep the power on tap for powerful corner exits.Powertrains and PerformanceThe standard 911 Carrera is equipped with a 3.6-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine that produces 325 hp and 273 pound-feet of torque. The Carrera S has a 3.8-liter version of the flat-6 rated for 355 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. The 911 Carrera and Carrera S can be had in either rear-wheel- or all-wheel-drive ("4") versions. The Targa 4 can also be had in standard or S trim and as indicated by the "4 " comes only in AWD form. An optional Carrera Power Kit for S models bumps power up to 381 hp.The GT3 and GT3 RS are rear-wheel-drive only and come with a 3.6-liter flat-6 with 415 hp and 300 lb-ft of torque. The Turbo features all-wheel drive as well as a twin-turbocharged 3.6 that makes 480 hp and 460 lb-ft. The GT2 is rear-drive and packs a 530-hp version of the turbocharged 3.6. All 911s come standard with a six-speed manual transmission while all trims except the GT3s and GT2 also offer a five-speed Tiptronic automatic as an option.Every 911 can perform the 0-60-mph sprint in fewer than 5 seconds with the Turbo and GT2 doing it in well under 4. Top speed approaches 200 mph for the GT3 and Turbo and exceeds that in the GT2.SafetySix airbags (including side curtain) antilock disc brakes traction control and stability control are included on all 2008 Porsche 911 models except the GT3 which does without the stability control.Interior Design and Special FeaturesThe driver-centric Porsche 911 interior features a single-pod gauge cluster and supportive bucket seats that feature firm side bolsters that hold you in place during aggressive cornering yet don't make you feel constrained. More aggressively bolstered sport seats are also available. A wide variety of trim accents and color choices allow one to tailor the cockpit's style to their liking. Large footwells and a tilt/telescoping steering column virtually guarantee that most drivers will be comfortable behind the wheel. In back all but the GT3 and GT2 have a pair of deep-set bucket seats. In a pinch they'll work for small children but no more than that. Those seats fold flat providing some stowage space (accessed by a glass hatch in the Targa) but the 911's principal cargo area is located underneath the hood up front.Driving ImpressionsDriven at normal speeds the 2008 Porsche 911 delivers a firm but mostly pleasant ride that's suitable for daily commutes. Thankfully though the omnipresent growl of the flat-6 reminds one that this is a serious performance car. Lay into the power and the 911 comes alive. Acceleration is effortless and the turbocharged models are especially thrilling without being unruly in normal driving.The 911's variable-rate steering feels slightly numb at certain speeds but turns in crisply and with precision and is largely unaffected by broken pavement. The brakes are powerful and respond promptly in a linear fashion. When slicing through a twisty road the 911 remains composed and hunkered down. The stability control provides enough leeway to allow experienced drivers to push the car hard while also offering enough of a safety net to keep them pointed the right way.SpecificationsLENGTH14ft 6.3inWIDTH5ft 11.2inHEIGHT4ft 3.6inGROUND CLEARANCE0ft 4.6inBody style illustration may not reflect the actual shape of this vehicle.Exterior Measurements WIDTH5 ft. 11.2 in. (71.2 in.) HEIGHT4 ft. 3.6 in. (51.6 in.) LENGTH14 ft. 6.3 in. (174.3 in.) GROUND CLEARANCE0 ft. 4.6 in. (4.6 in.) FRONT TRACK4 ft. 10.5 in. (58.5 in.) REAR TRACK5 ft. 0.4 in. (60.4 in.) WHEEL BASE7 ft. 8.5 in. (92.5 in.) Interior Measurements FRONT HEAD ROOM38.4 in. FRONT SHOULDER ROOM51.5 in. Fuel ENGINE TYPEGas FUEL TYPEPremium unleaded (required) FUEL TANK CAPACITY16.9 gal. RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY)304.2/439.4 mi. EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY)18/26 mpg Weights and Capacities GROSS WEIGHT3990 lbs. DRAG COEFFICIENT0.28 Cd CURB WEIGHT3075 lbs. CARGO CAPACITY ALL SEATS IN PLACE4.4 cu.ft. Purists love to hate the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. Save for theCayenne, ew Porsches have drawn as much condescension from the cognoscenti.

Over its lifetime, he911 Turbohas morphed from a hairy-chested badass to a refined GT car. And when the Stuttgart automaker last lopped off the top of the 911 Turbo in 2003, he spirit of the first Turbo Cabriolet was resurrected, symbol of wretched 1980s excess. Porschephiles everywhere groaned.

Now the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is with us, car based on the new 997 platform of the 911. Personally, e can think of worse things than an all-wheel-drive 911 Turbo with a top that disappears. Are the purists wrong, r are we lost in some kind of time warp whereMiami Viceis a logical lifestyle choice?

The Consequences of Going Without Your Top
Once you cut the roof from any car, ou can bank on a few side effects: vastly diminished structural stiffness, ore weight in the process of compensating for same, educed aerodynamic slipperiness and more wind noise. In creating the $136,500 Turbo Cabriolet, he most expensive variant of the 911, orsche has nevertheless done an admirable job of managing most of these adverse effects, s we learned when we drove the car in the countryside near Frankfurt, ermany.

The Turbo Cabriolet is largely similar to the Turbo coupe, nly additional metal has been bonded and welded to the rocker sills and floor pan to help restore some of the structural rigidity lost with the removal of the roof. This work to the body shell adds weight, f course, et once you factor in the additional structure plus 93 pounds more for the electrical folding top and rollover-protection hoop, he 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet comes to the curb at 3,649 pounds, nly 154 pounds more than the Turbo coupe.

The Cabriolet also has a surprising amount of structural rigidity. At 6,638 pound-feet/degree, he Cabriolet is 738 lb-ft/degree (13 percent) stiffer in torsion than the previous 996-based Turbo Cabrio. Nevertheless, he Cabriolet has just one-third the torsional stiffness of the 911 Turbo coupe; a measure of the importance of a roof to an automobile's structural integrity. In the Cabriolet, his loss of rigidity manifests itself as tiny quivers you can sometimes feel in your backside while driving over uneven pavement.

New Lid, amiliar Silhouette
Cabriolet-specific revisions to the springs, ampers and antiroll bars of the 911 Turbo's suspension were necessary to maintain ride quality, hich proves compliant enough for daily driving. If you choose the optional Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes, he ride quality might further improve from the reduction in unsprung mass. These brakes also help reduce the sprung mass of your wallet by relieving it of an eye-watering $8,840.

With the top up, he Cabriolet convincingly retains the smooth, umpbacked roof line of the 911. Elegant it isn't, owever. The additional cut lines in the Cabriolet's bodywork add to the visual clutter of the Turbo coupe, hich includes vents, lots and zoomy 19-inch wheels. The overall look is slabby rather than svelte.

The wind doesn't notice. The rear wing extends 1.2 inches further than the coupe's movable element to help the Cabriolet maintain the same aerodynamic lift characteristics (and 0.31 drag coefficient) as its tin-topped counterpart.

20 Seconds to Freedom
Pressing a single button tucks the Z-fold soft roof cleanly into the rear deck in about 20 seconds, n action that can be done at speeds up to 31 mph. It's worth the short wait — when the top is down, ind noise is minimal and buffeting within the cabin is largely nonexistent even at autobahn speeds.

Much of the credit goes to a windblocker panel that mounts above the cargo — er, eating — area behind the front seats. When not in use the panel folds up and is stored in the trunk. A 73-pound aluminum hardtop is available as an option for those seeking security.

Sit down. Look around. If the Cabrio's interior looks familiar, hat's because it is another carryover from the coupe. Except for the fabulously extravagant three-layer folding headliner, f course.

Shared Motivation
You already know all about the Cabrio's twin-turbocharged 480-hp, .6-liter power plant, ince it's unchanged from the coupe. Headlines include variable-geometry turbo whiz-bangery, hich generates quicker boost response by varying the velocity of the exhaust gas reaching the turbines.

The result? Torque production responds to the position of your right foot with commendable linearity. Mat the throttle and there's only the tiniest pause before the Turbo's formidable reservoir of torque is channeled forth through all four wheels, urling the car forward effortlessly. The Turbo engine might not have the urgent yowl of the911 GT3'snormally aspirated engine, ut there's still the unmistakable flat-6 wail and an intakewhooshthat the alfresco Cabrio makes even more noticeable.

As expected, his thing is deceptively rapid. There's 457 lb-ft of torque delivered between 1,950 and 5,000 rpm in a curve that's as flat as week-old hefeweizen. It might have put on a few pounds, ut the Cabriolet nips at the heels of the Turbo coupe when it comes to speed.

Porsche claims the Cabrio will cross the line at 100 kph (62 mph) in 4.0 seconds and reach 124 mph in 12.8 seconds with the row-it-yourself six-speed manual transmission. The optional $3,420 five-speed Tiptronic S autobox betters these numbers by two-tenths since it allows you to brake-torque the car at the starting line to build turbo boost for a quicker launch.

It's hard to imagine any Cabriolet owner doing such a thing, owever. Between the folding roof and more willowy chassis, he Cabriolet works best as a relaxed high-speed cruiser. There are other Porsche 911 models in which to play racer.

As in the 911 Turbo coupe, he Turbo Cabriolet offers more urge if you want it. The optional $1,920 Sport Chrono Package provides a 10-second overboost function to lift torque to 501 lb-ft between 2,100 and 4,000 rpm. Normal boost pressure of 14.5 psi is raised to 17.4 psi during this overboost period, nd we're told that the transmission's ability to shed heat dictates the limit of 10 seconds.

A Different Kind of Speed
There's no question that the 997-based 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is fast and utterly capable, nd the corporate strategy of broadening the marque's appeal with such models has indisputably been good to Porsche's balance sheet.

Just the same, his is not a simple, lyweight 911 with more motor and less roof. It's a GT car, ore like aJaguar XKR convertiblethan aFerrari F430 Spider. That's why we strongly believe the leaner, eaner 911 GT3 embodies Porsche's core values better than any other model in its lineup, ncluding the almighty 911 Turbo.

Well, he purists might be right. This is a car that's more about style and speed, nd not so much about Porsche-ness. Still, s crushingly fast cruisers go, here are few better than the 2008 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet. Maybe it's all right to give in to your inner Sonny Crockett once in awhile.

Edmunds attended a manufacturer-sponsored event, o which selected members of the press were invited, o facilitate this report.