992 911 Carrera vs Cabriolet: 7 Things That Make Them Different
Though they may look the same and carry the same drivetrain and suspension components, the 992 Porsche 911 Coupe and Cabriolet have more differences than you might think.
Same, But Different
In the old days, convertibles were little more than coupes with their tops chopped off. These days, converting a solid roof vehicle to a drop top is a little more complicated than that. Thus, the new 992 Porsche 911 Coupe and Cabriolet are quite a bit more different than you might think, even though they share the same engine, transmission, and many other components.
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Price
The first, and perhaps most striking difference between these two cars is their price. The Coupe starts out at $98,750, while the Cabriolet will set you back a whopping $111,550. For those counting, that's a significant $12,800 difference. This is a stark contrast to the small price gap between the Boxster and Cayman - $60,250 versus $58,150.
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Styling
The 911 Cabriolet has always featured unique styling compared to the Coupe, and the 992 version is no exception. In the rear, it sits higher than the base of the windshield, has wider hips, and additional bulk underneath its new elongated rear tailight. For some, this is a bit much, but others prefer this look. Truthfully, it's more a matter of personal taste than anything else.
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Weight
In the old days, convertibles were universally hated for adding a considerable amount of weight to their coupe counterparts. But Porsche has managed to keep things reasonable with the new Cabriolet, which weighs in at 3,472 pounds, just 152 more than the Coupe. Not bad considering all the chassis enforcement and power-folding top mechanicals needed to make it all work.
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Fuel Efficiency
Of course, even the smallest bit of added weight will penalize you at the pump. And though the EPA hasn't published its official mpg figures for the 992 just yet, we can compare the Cab to the Coupe based on their New European Driving Cycle (NEDC) specs. And the difference here is very slight, with the Coupe barely edging out the Cab by returning 26.14 mpgs compared to 25.57.
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Sounds
Of course, most Porsche 911 buyers don't care much about fuel economy. They're more concerned with listening to that flat-six powerplant sing. And if that's your fancy, you'll enjoy dropping the top in the Cab, especially if it's equipped with the optional sport exhaust.
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Performance
As you might imagine, the Cabriolet's extra bit of weight also means that it's slightly slower than the Coupe. But not much. Porsche claims 0-60 times of 4.0-seconds for the Coupe versus 4.2 for the Cab (or 0.2-seconds quicker for those equipped with the Sport Chrono option). Top speed is 182 mph for the Coupe and 180 mph for the Cab.
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Interior Considerations
Both versions of the 992 911 feature plenty of headroom, which is typical for a vehicle most people call the best "supercar" for daily driving. But naturally, extra tall folks might prefer dropping the top and cruising in the Cab over being stuck with the fixed-roof Coupe. But at this point, we're just nitpicking.
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Final Decision
No matter which version of the 992 911 you ultimately choose, you can't really go wrong. Porsche has once again managed to improve many aspects of their long-running model without sacrificing its core DNA. So the real deciding factor is - do you covet that wind-in-your-hair feeling, or not?
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