2004 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet
In 2001, Porsche unveiled the all-new 911 Turbo. Based on the then-current 996 platform, this new machine was a complete departure from the previous iterations of the 911 Turbo. The new car sported a liquid-cooled engine, as all 996 Porsches did. Unlike the GT cars, the Turbo did not trade its modern comforts for all-out track performance. The cabin feels like a proper luxury sports car and is rather unassuming until you push the accelerator into the floor. The leather seats are comfortable and heated, the stereo is high-end for its period, and the HVAC includes all of the modern comforts one would expect from a luxury sports car. Yet, the 420-horsepower flat-6 engine launches the Turbo forward at supercar levels of performance and Porsche's all-wheel-drive system provides levels of lateral grip typically reserved for purpose-built racecars. It was not until 2004, however, that Porsche unveiled the Turbo Cabriolet. It marked the first production Turbo Cabriolet since 1989 and was a warmly welcomed addition to the 911 lineup. It comes as no surprise that Robb Report voted the Turbo S Cabriolet as the runner-up to the "Car of the Year, 2004."
This 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is an excellent example of the 996 chassis. It is finished in triple-black with factory-ordered silver GT3 wheels to complete an aggressive yet classic look. The original 3.6L twin-turbocharged flat-6 engine sends 420 horsepower through a 6-speed manual transaxle and propels the Cabriolet to 60 miles per hour in 4.1 seconds. With just 45,600 miles on the odometer, this 996 Turbo is a spectacular example of the platform. This Turbo Cabriolet is currently wearing a period-correct Gemballa GTR front bumper and hood. For the sports car enthusiast seeking peak performance in an open-air format, few vehicles provide the same driving experience as the 996 Turbo Cabriolet. This car comes with a clean CarFax as well.
