Porsche flipped its usual process for the 997 Cabriolet: engineers designed the open-top car first and let the coupe follow, not the other way around.
Median 321 hp across 31 similar cars
Lead trim: Base · 5-spd auto · up to 345 hp
Porsche Carrera 2 Cabriolet2003–2009
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FactPorsche flipped its usual process for the 997 Cabriolet: engineers designed the open-top car first and let the coupe follow, not the other way around.
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Trims & Figures
3 published trims in the catalogue. A blank is a figure not recorded, not zero.
| Trim | Years | Engine | Power | Torque | 0–60 | Drive | Gearbox | MSRP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base · 5-spd auto | 2003–2008 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | 321 hp | 273 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 5-spd | — |
| Base · 6-spd manual | 2003–2009 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | 321 hp | 273 lb-ft | — | RWD | Manual 6-spd | — |
| Base · 7-spd auto | 2009–2009 | 3.6 L 6-cyl | 345 hp | 288 lb-ft | — | RWD | Automatic 7-spd | — |
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Rivals
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