Images: Porsche 997.I 911 Cabriolet (2005-08)
Released in April 2005, the Porsche 997 Series I (997.I) 911 Cabriolet was a two-door cabriolet with a soft-top roof. Manufactured in Stuttgart, Germany, the 997 911 Cabriolet range initially consisted of rear-wheel drive Carrera variants, with all-wheel drive Carrera 4 variants following in August 2005. The range was further expanded with Turbo variants in September 2007… Read full Porsche 997 911 Cabriolet review
Images: Porsche 997.II 911 Cabriolet (2008-12)
Reeleased in October 2008, the Porsche 997 Series II (997.II) 911 Cabriolet introduced direct-injection engines for the Carrera, Carrera 4 and Turbo variants, a seven-speed double-clutch transmission (Porsche’s PDK or Porsche-Doppelkupplungsgetriebe) and cosmetic updates. The direct-injection engines were more powerful, lighter, had greater structural rigidity and 40 per cent fewer moving parts due to new timing chain technology and one-piece cylinder heads. The suspension also featured revised spring, damper and anti-roll bar settings, including an additional stop spring on the front and rear axles. The Porsche 997.II 911 Cabriolet could be identified by its new front and rear bumpers, larger front air intakes, new front light units above the air intakes, daytime LED running lights and LED brake lights; the Carrera 4 variants also had a full-length rear reflector between the tail-lights and silver-coloured front air-dam strakes. Inside, there was a third-generation Porsche Communicatio…
