A makeover of the Porsche 911 was 30 years ago, as a convertible extended its model range. Series production of the 911 SC Cabriolet changed the world of the dream sports car engagement. Moreover, the success of the first series convertible prevented the final time already planned from the traditional rear-engined Porsche. This should be replaced with new front-engine types.
The German-American Peter W. Schutz conceived as CEO of the company on the basis of the primitive stone 911 the study of a convertible. A project development board Helmuth Bott using an already prepared by him, but unfinished Speedster prototype realized. At the IAA 1981 was followed by the world premiere. Spotlight on the otherwise factual presentation designed Porsche 911 Cabriolet was a white shiny four-wheel drive and turbocharged engine. Media and visitors were delighted. Due to the positive response, the convertible Porsche developed for series production.
Suitable for spring of 1982, the 911 SC debuted at the Geneva Motor Show. A soft top convertible, which was uncharacteristic for that time of Blähdächer such as the VW Golf and closed at its best. Porsche was used for the top embossed sheet steel profiles that even remained dimensionally stable at speed 235 and simultaneously ensured a rollover protection.
A rejuvenation of the 911 learned in 1989 with introduction of the type 964, in which first came helpers like four-wheel drive used. The main change was a newly developed 3.6-liter boxer engine with power ratings from 184 kW/250 hp. The customers, however, wanted more and demanded a speedster in the dress of the Turbo wide body, then hung from the Porsche 930 copies. When the last of this Speedster was rolled off, there had already been the next model change. The first of the new series 993 coupes were in autumn 1993 at the dealer. Showy fender flares, flat headlights and a new five-link rear suspension were features that were from the spring of 1994, of course, also installed in a convertible.
Also makes the Convertible with all technological revolutions
The ultimate revolution began but in 1997 and reached the following spring and the 2 +2- seater Convertible: With the 996 series were the twin engines converted to water cooling. The fans accepted. Meanwhile, the fabric roof folded together for the first time z-shaped, and hid under a metal cap behind the auxiliary seats. Those in a hurry to find a place in the sun can be, since the new millennium, the hood of the 911 open while driving to pace the 50th For more safety worry contrast automatically deploying roll-over bar.
From 2008, when all 911 held a generation of engines with direct debit. Around ten basic types, the convertible model range now included, which stretched from the Carrera on special models to Turbo S. The entry level cost for the first time more than 100,000 euros, but asked the customer to the Convertible very often. Thus, the Zuffenhausen rejoiced over 80,000 sold 911 Cabriolet, in March last year the time being last model change decency.
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