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Reveal: 911 Classic Club Coupe for Porsche Club of America

“No. 001/001” – the badge on the dashboard sums up the rarity of this Porsche model. Guided by the principles of the newly launched Porsche Sonderwunsch program, the experts at Porsche Classic created a car that is absolutely unique. In just two and a half years, a used 1998 911 Carrera (Type 996) was transformed into the Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe, spelled the American way without an accent, because the car was made for the Porsche Club of America (PCA), the sport car brand’s oldest and largest club.

The vehicle’s special features include its Sport Grey Metallic paintwork, double-dome roof, Fuchs rims and fixed rear spoiler in the ducktail style of the 911 Carrera RS 2.7 from 1972. Many of the exterior and interior details are customized with PCA’s signature Club Blue. The center sections of the sports seats, like the door panels, are made of intricate woven leather in a Pepita houndstooth pattern. Technically – and to some extent visually – the vehicle has also been converted to a second-generation 911 GT3 including the 3.6-litre engine from that model generating 280 kW / 381 PS. The chassis and brakes also come from the GT3 of that generation.

The idea for this unique factory car arose during a meeting between representatives of the Porsche Club of America and Alexander Fabig, now Head of Individualization and Classic at Porsche, and designer Grant Larson of Style Porsche. To keep it secret, the vehicle was known internally as “Project Grey,” a nickname reminiscent of “Project Gold,” the 911 Turbo (Type 993) with an air-cooled engine that Porsche Classic built in 2018 from original parts. However, the main source of inspiration for the 911 Classic Club Coupe was the 911 Sport Classic (Type 997) presented in 2009. With Sport Classic Grey paintwork, a double-dome roof, ducktail and exclusive interior details, this limited series quickly gained cult status and has long been a sought-after collector’s item.

“The Type 996 is unjustly overshadowed by the other 911 ranges. That’s why we were happy to choose it as the basis for demonstrating all the things we can do with Porsche Classic and the recently expanded Sonderwunsch program of Porsche AG,” says Alexander Fabig, Head of Individualization and Classic. “In 2009, the 911 Sport Classic, a limited series of 250, had already generated worldwide interest. However, this special model was not sold in the US. With this one-off, we’ve now managed to bring a similarly exciting vehicle concept to the U.S. as well.”

“We wanted to work together to create something unique that would generate enthusiasm,” adds Tom Gorsuch, President of the Porsche Club of America (PCA). “The fact that the finished Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe looks so sleek and natural is what’s really incredible about this challenging project.”

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The Porsche Club of America has been tasked with designing its own vehicle, named the @porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe. Based on the disputed 996-generation 911, which divided opinion due to its water-cooled engine and egg-shaped headlights, this one-of-a-kind custom features numerous allusions to famous 911s of the past. A ducktail spoiler, for example, is reminiscent of the 1972 911 Carrera RS 2.7, while design elements such as a double-bubble top, 18" "Fuchs" wheels, and a distinct "Sport Gray" coloring all work together to pay homage to the Type 997 911 Sport Classic. #porsche #porschenews #newporsche #newporsche911 #porsche911 #porscheclub #porscheclubofamerica #porsche911classic #porscheclassic #porscheclassicclub #porscheclassics #porschephoto #porschephotography #porschestyle #porschefan #porsche911s #porsche996 #porschelife #porschelove #porschelovers #porschelover #porschelifestyle #porschegram #porscheoftheday #porscheofinstagram #porschefans #porschefanatics #porscheaddict #porschedesign #porschedesigntower https://www.instagram.com/p/CbdNZX2qnC5/?utm_medium=tumblr

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luisdemen · 2 years

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Un auto único: el 911 Classic Club Coupe para el Porsche Club of America

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1999 Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe

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Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe: заводской рестомод на базе купе непопулярного поколения

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Porsche 911 Classic Club Coupe: заводской рестомод на базе купе непопулярного поколения

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Porsche’s One-Off GT3-Powered 911 Classic Club Coupe Is The Ultimate 996 Factory Restomod

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London Concours announces cars on display in 2021

Once again, the prestigious event assembles the finest collection of cars ever, in the heart of the City of London

- London Concours 2021 reveals the full list of nearly 100 spectacular historic and performance cars at London’s HAC from the 8-10 June - Carefully curated classes include ‘Great marques’, ‘Italian Berlinettas, ‘Lost Marques’ and ‘Iconic British Designs’ – filled with exotic cars from the Ferrari 250 GT SWB to the Bugatti Chiron and beyond - E-Type celebration feature gathers eleven Jaguar E-Types, including the stunning low drag and lightweight cars as well as a Group 44 race car - The 200mph Club brings together the most eclectic mix of cars that have broken the 200mph barrier from the Ferrari F40 to the McLaren Senna - Pop-up boutiques from watchmaker Breguet, and automotive partners Argent, Bell Sport & Classic, Everrati, Thornley Kelham Nicholas Mee & Co, Rodin and JIA among many more - Tickets are still available from www.londonconcours.co.uk The London Concours 2021 once again gathers together the most incredible collection of vehicles ever witnessed in the City of London, across three days, when proceedings begin at the Honourable Artillery Company from 8-10 June. Nearly 100 performance icons, past and present, will park up on the five-acre oasis of manicured lawn, hidden just off City Road – a mere stone’s throw from iconic London landmarks such as the Barbican and the Gherkin – from 8-10 June 2021. The main concours line-up of judged vehicles is split into classes which have been carefully curated to provide one of the most eclectic London Concours events so far – visitors can expect classes such as ‘Italian Berlinettas’, ‘Great Marques’, the ‘Lost Marques’ and ‘Iconic British Designs’ among many more. The Italian Berlinettas class is a celebration of the golden era of sports car design from the country that was simply untouchable for creating masterpieces, this class is a collection of the finest Italian coupé designs of the ‘60s. The class will feature everything from a Ferrari 250 GTE, through the Ferrari 275 GTB 6/C to the De Tomaso Mangusta and the Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale – this class features 11 of the most beautiful and iconic Italian cars ever made. The Great Marques class this year celebrates Porsche and Lotus. From 356 to 911, there’s no shortage of automotive legends in the Porsche line-up. The challenge was whittling them down to just 10 of the rarest and most spectacular for this ode to Stuttgart’s finest. And for Lotus, with a long lineage of motorsport heroics and a model line-up of some of the most thrilling cars ever created, Lotus rightly takes its place in the spotlight at the London Concours this year – as the pursuit of lightness, visualised. In an industry that is fast-moving, heavily regulated and often financially ruinous, manufacturers that may have deserved to stay, are often forced to disappear. The Lost Marques class is a celebration of some of the best marques that are no longer in business. This class will feature ten cars, from some of the finest manufacturers that no longer grace modern showrooms. The cars on display encompass everything from the Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite to the Iso Rivolta, and from the Sunbeam Tiger all the way through to the unusual Unipower GT. The Iconic British Designs class features some of the finest British automotive designs of all time celebrated alongside their designers. Think Spen King and the Range Rover, Peter Stevens and the XJR15 or Frank Stephenson and the McLaren 12C. 10 of the most celebrated of British designs will feature in what is possibly the most eclectic classes in the show with designs ranging from the ultra-compact original Mini to the elegant lines of the Aston Martin One-77. When it comes to British designs, however, there is one that people cite more than any other. At this years’ London Concours there is a display dedicated to the Jaguar E-Type. This year marks the 60th anniversary of the unveiling of the E-Type, the start of a transformation from automotive icon to cultural phenomenon. Its popularity has never faltered, and the car is celebrated at London Concours this year with 11 of the finest examples. Ranging all the way from the early series one cars, through to series three and not forgetting the stunning low drag and lightweight coupes as well as the inimitable Group 44 race car. Bringing the London Concours a touch more speed, the 200mph Club will celebrate the early pioneers and recent contenders from the world’s most famous manufacturers – that have broken the 200mph barrier. Once the holy grail of performance, the 200mph-mark still remains out of reach to all but the most exotic of vehicles. In this class we celebrate 10 legendary vehicles that have achieved the feat, from the Ferrari F40, F50, F60 and LaFerrari, through Lamborghinis and Bugattis old and new, as well as more modern metal such as the McLaren Senna. The event this year is spilt over three days, extended from two in 2020. The first day will be a VIP preview day for car owners, VIP guests and media. The second day is style day, where the event shines a spotlight on the worlds of design, fashion and luxury. While the third day is supercar day where the event will welcome a collection of the latest performance innovators into the HAC. These will include the latest offerings from Bugatti, Ferrari, Lamborghini and many more, with these cars joining the collection of 70 vehicles already on display. Supercar day sees the London Concours turn its attention to the very latest marvels of high-performance automotive endeavour: the Supercars. On Supercar Thursday, selected owners of up to 60 of the finest road cars will drive them into the private, hallowed grounds of the Honourable Artillery Company, and form a world-class display of supercars for London Concours visitors to marvel over. Outside of the car displays, London Concours will also feature a number of pop-up luxury boutiques, including most notably that of Breguet as the Presenting Partner of the event. The company will bring to London Concours, a collection of its most rare vintage timepieces, freshly serviced and restored. Argent, Bell Sport & Classic, Everrati, Thornley Kelham, Nicholas Mee & Co, Rodin and JIA will also be showcasing their latest offerings at the event. Billed as the ultimate luxury automotive garden party in the heart of the City, London Concours features a number of premium food and drink options, including cocktails and champagne by Veuve Cliquot. There are also a number of lunch and evening food options with cocktails for entertaining, from catering partner Searcys – for more information click here. Tickets to the London Concours are available from londonconcours.co.uk, with a full day adult admission ticket costing £40, and concessions from £20. Highlight cars include: Ferrari F50 Featuring in the ‘200mph class’, the F50 is part of an illustrious list of Ferrari’s flagship cars, including the F40, the Enzo and – most recently – the LaFerrari. The 4.7-litre V12 engine was developed from Ferrari’s Formula One engine of the time, helping the car to reach a top speed of 202mph – and thoroughly earning its place in this elite club. Ferrari 250 GT SWB A true example of 1960s elegance, the 250 GT SWB is a stunning mix of gorgeous form and racing function. Powered by the much-revered small-capacity ‘Colombo’ V12 engine, the SWB is as captivating to drive as it is to look at. You’ll find it this year in the ‘Italian Berlinettas’ class along with 10 of the most beautiful Italian exotics ever created. Aston Martin One-77 The One-77 is one of the rarest Aston Martins ever produced, with just 77 built. Priced when new from just over £1m, the One-77 is powered by a 7.3-litre V12 engine and can hit 220mph. The car is celebrated in 2021 alongside designer Marek Reichman in the Iconic British Designs class. Jaguar XJR-15 Mechanically based on the Le Mans-winning Jaguar XJR-9, the XJR-15 was produced by JaguarSport a subsidiary of Jaguar and Tom Walkinshaw Racing. Powered by a 450bhp, 5.9-litre mid-rear mounted all-alloy Group C-spec V12 engine, inside a carbon-fibre tub, this XJR-15 is One of only 27 road going examples produced – and will be celebrated alongside its designer Peter Stevens in the Iconic British Designs class. Porsche 911 2.7 RS Built as a homologation special, only 500 of the early ‘thin-gauge’ lightweight 2.7 RS models were ever built. The first model to wear the ‘RS’ moniker, the 2.7 represented, for many, the pinnacle of the 911’s career. Sporting wide wheel arches and the iconic duck-tail spoiler, the car’s distinctive profile is immediately recognisable. It will be part of the ‘Great Marques – Porsche’ display. Porsche 959 Another road-going homologation car, the legendary Porsche 959 was originally designed to compete in the infamous ‘Group B’ rally class. Only 292 cars were ever produced. When it was launched, the 959 was ‘the fastest road-legal car in the world’ serving as a testbed for Porsche for both turbocharged power and all-wheel drive – technologies which have made their way into many modern Porsches. Again, this car will feature in the ‘Great Marques – Porsche’ display. Lotus Elite ‘Type 14’ Another example of 1960s elegance, an ultra-lightweight two-seater coupé, the Elite or ‘Type 14’ was produced from 1958 to 1963. The car’s most distinctive feature was its fibreglass monocoque construction, which was used for the entire load-bearing structure of the car save a steel sub-frame which supports the engine and front suspension. Only 1,030 Elites were built. There will be one in the ‘Great Marques – Lotus’ display. Main London Concours Display 200MPH CLUB - Bugatti Chiron - Bugatti EB110 SS - Bugatti Veyron - Ferrari Enzo - Ferrari F40 - Ferrari F50 - Ferrari LaFerrari - Lamborghini Aventador SVJ - Lamborghini Diablo GT - McLaren Senna ITALIAN BERLINETTAS - Alfa Romeo Sprint Speciale - Alfa Romeo Giulia - De Tomaso Mangusta - Ferrari 250 GTE - Ferrari 250GT SWB Berlinetta 'Comp '61 Sefac Hot Rod' - Ferrari 275 GTB 6/C - Iso Grifo GL 365 - Lamborghini Islero - Lancia Flaminia - Maserati 3500 GTi - Maserati Ghibli SS GREAT MARQUES – PORSCHE - Porsche 356 Pre-A Speedster - Porsche 356 T1A GS Carrera Coupe - Porsche 911 2.7 RS - Porsche 911 930 Turbo - Porsche 914/6 - Porsche 924 Carrera GT - Porsche 928 - Porsche 959 - Porsche 997 GT3 RS 4 Litre - Porsche Carrera GT - Porsche Targa No. 1 GREAT MARQUES – LOTUS - Lotus Seven - Lotus Eleven - Lotus Type 14 Elite S2 - Lotus Elan Drophead Elan Sprint - Lotus Europa - Lotus Turbo Esprit S3 - Lotus Elite Riviera - Lotus Elan M100 - Lotus Elise - Lotus Exige - Lotus Evora LOST MARQUES - AC Ace Ruddspeed, ex Adrian Hamilton - Austin Healey Frogeye Sprite - Bristol Fighter - Iso Rivolta - Jensen C-V8 MKIII - Packard 426 Boat Tail - Sunbeam Tiger - Tornado Talisman - Triumph TR3A - Unipower GT KUSTOM CLASS - 1941 Ford Coupe - 1948 Pontiac Fastback - 1950 Ford Coupe - 1950 Mercury ‘Planet Voodoo’ Kustom - 1951 Mercury Coupe - 1959 Chevrolet El Camino - 1962 Ford Thunderbird YOUNG TIMERS - Alpina B10 V8 S Touring - Audi RS2 Avant - Audi Sport Quattro - BMW E30 M3 Roberto Ravaglia Edition - E38 Alpina B12 5.7 - Hartge H5 - Mercedes 190E 2.5-16 Evo II - Mercedes 300CE widebody by Brabus - Mercedes 560SEC widebody by Koenig E-TYPE CELEBRATION - Jaguar E-Type Series 1 FHC - Jaguar E-Type Series 1 DHC - Jaguar E-Type Series 2 FHC - Jaguar E-Type Series 2 DHC - Jaguar E-Type Series 3 FHC - Jaguar E-Type Series 3 DHC - Jaguar E-Type Series 3 2+2 - Jaguar E-Type Lightweight - Jaguar E-Type Low Drag - Jaguar Lindner-Nocker Low-Drag Lightweight E-Type - Jaguar E-type Group 44 race car ICONIC BRITISH DESIGNS - Aston Martin One-77 (Marek Reichman) - Aston Martin Vanquish (Ian Callum) - Austin Mini (Alec Issigonis) - Jaguar E-Type Series 1 FHC (Malcolm Sayer) - Jaguar XJR15 (Peter Stevens) - LCC Rocket (Gordon Murray) - McLaren 12C (Frank Stephenson) - Morgan Aeromax (Matthew Humphries) - Range Rover (Charles Spencer-King) - Rolls Royce Phantom Coupe (Ian Cameron) THE COLLECTOR - Ferrari Testarossa 'Monodado' - Fiat 500 - Jaguar Project 7 - Jaguar Project 8 - Jaguar XJC V12 - Lamborghini Countach QV - Lamborghini Espada - Lotus Elan Sprint - 1979-1998 Dakar Winning Bike Collection - Honda CBX - Kawasaki H2 750 Triple BEST IN SHOW 2020 - Ferrari 330 GTS Read the full article

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Driven: Why the 2020 Porsche Carrera S Cabriolet Is the Ideal Weekend Weapon

Consider yourself a Porsche enthusiast? Good, because I am, too. And if you’re like me, you dedicate a sizeable chunk of bandwidth—5.0 GHz and/or mental—to the specification of an imaginary fleet of Porsches of differing shapes, sizes, and financial weight. If I were to stroll among this lineup of gleaming candy-colored machinery, I expect to find a window sticker on each car wearing an option list replete with manual transmissions, carbon-ceramic brakes, carbon-fiber trim, sport seats, sport suspension, sport radio, sport a/c, sport carpets, and sport gloveboxes. Not on my imaginary list of models is the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, because most convertibles just aren’t for the hardcore.

Sound about right? Hey, welcome to the Club for Helpless Porsche Dorks! Come grab a mug of doppelbock and let’s talk about the benefits of picking the Touring package on the 991.2 GT3 or the wheel choices we prefer for the new Cayman GTS 4.0. Eyes forward; don’t peek into that Porsche showroom where a traditional, common-breed Porsche customer just picked up his or her 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet without consulting the online configurator, calling the factory, or getting Paint-to-Sample. No, they’re about to drive a 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet just like the one I drove around recently for a week.

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet: The “Normal” 911

As difficult as it may be to realize, us spec-sheet analyzing, manual-transmission hunting, sport-seat sitting, graphics-deleting, low-option special-order dreamers make up only a fraction of Porsche’s customer base. I don’t need to remind you how sales of the Macan, Cayenne, and Panamera vastly outnumber the combined amount of Porsche coupes sold each year, likely more than twice over. Distilled further, of those who did buy a 911, you have to wonder how many of them simply walked into a dealership and requested a well-equipped coupe or Cabriolet within a certain price range. Color, wheels, brakes, and exhaust likely were of no consequence, as long as the car didn’t clash with the Cayenne Coupe already parked in the driveway.

All of this—sorry for the long lead-in, but it matters—brings us to the aforementioned 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet I romped around in for a week. As far as I can tell, this PDK-equipped silver-over-red drop-top 911 is exactly the type of car typically snapped off your local dealer’s lot by someone looking for a fun-ish weekend convertible to putt up and down the California or Florida coastline, or midwestern country roads. It’s one of the “other” 911s—a configuration that appeals far more to the casual cruiser than to pedants concerned with the finish on the wheels’ Porsche crest.

If you’re again nodding in agreement, you’re actually missing out, as I came to discover. After a few high-speed jaunts in the California canyons, it’s clear that even in a Ft. Lauderdale-friendly configuration, the newest drop-top 911 is an impeccable open-air sports car, regardless of banality or lack of enthusiast expression.

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet: Option It Right

This well-spec’d press loaner arrived with the requisite $5,460 Sport Package, which includes the Sport Chrono package, shouty exhaust system, and a sport tune to the now-standard Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). Perhaps, then, my praise would not extend to Carrera S Cabs sans goodies. Other options included the exceptional Carrera Classic wheels, plus Porsche’s rear-wheel-steering system that sets the Carrera S a sizeable distance from the base Carrera on the subject of fancy footwork.

Elsewhere, it’s the same Carrera S we unanimously crowned a 2020 Automobile All-Star. This means power comes from the 3.0-liter twin-turbo flat-six, chugging out a meaty 443 horsepower and 390 lb-ft of torque through the eight-speed dual-clutch PDK transmission. A seven-speed manual, is available, but since we’ve yet to drive the 992 with a stick, we can only speak for the efficacy of the bonkers-quick PDK.

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet: Slower? Yeah, Right

Decollating the coupe hardly effects the Carrera S’ excellent performance. With the Sport Chrono package, zero-to-60 mph in the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet takes a scant 3.5 seconds, and the manufacturer says the car tops-out at 190 mph if you find a long enough straight. Blame the extra 0.2-second to 60 mph on the extra 110 pounds of additional body and chassis bracing the Cab lugs around compared to the coupe, though neither is particularly a featherweight to begin with; the Carrera S Cab cracks the scales at 3,537 pounds.

Still, regarding the straight-line scamper, it sure doesn’t feel like 3.5 seconds—more like somewhere in the low-threes, as per Porsche’s longstanding practice of underrating power, acceleration, and top speed. As best I figure, the quote of 3.5 seconds refers to what an average driver could hope to achieve on less-than-great pavement during a heatwave. Sure, sure—all I know is the pressure exerted on my x-axis during a full-throttle blast smudged the chalk line between just right and oh-my-God.

With the top down—achieved in just 12 seconds—your ears can’t escape the mechanical gnash and zing happening over the rear axle. The death of natural aspiration in the 991.2-generation Carrera through Carrera GTS jerked many tears from the insufferable and the anorak among the Porsche faithful, but one ramp blast in a roofless 911 proves these 3.0-liters possess a different strain of aural excellence.

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet: Roof Off? Time to Sound Off

If you’re after pure volume, full throttle is borderline cacophonous. The baseline baritone rip sounds kind of like plunging a chainsaw into a bucket of ball bearings, accented well by a noticeably audible turbo whistle and tremendous intake rush. Framed against a retaining wall or cliff face, the intake pressure was so distinctive, I can only imagine this is what it feels like to drive on the very edge of a tornado.

Get out of the straight and narrow, and Porsche proves you don’t have to have a rigid coupe for dynamic excellence. As we’ve experienced in essentially every permutation of the 911 since the 996, Porsche’s flagship sports car is an exercise in effortless, unshakable confidence. Differences between coupe and Cabriolet are subtle enough to necessitate back-to-back drives, but the drop-top undoubtedly loses a smidge of sharpness over the whip-crack Carrera S coupe we drove last year.

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet: Input Perfection, Output Pure Fun

When I say “loses a smidge,” it really is measured in almoast imperceptible differences. Steering, braking, and throttle inputs are preternaturally well-balanced to the point where it’s almost—but not quite—frustratingly perfect. As excellent as hotshot BMWs, Mercedes-AMGs, and Corvettes can be, there’s just something intangibly exacting about Porsche input tactility; it makes me want to dump a crate of 911 parts on each automaker’s doorstep with “FIGURE IT OUT” scrawled across the box in sharpie.

Nothing new to report on the world-class chassis either, though the new PASM setup for the 992-generation allows the engineers to start with softer damping that ramps up significantly in Sport mode without being unduly harsh during the day-to-day slog. With no roof to channel jolts from the suspension, convertibles usually suffer from disruptive rattles and body shakes more than their coupe counterparts, but the 992 Carrera S Cab rides beautifully over broken pavement and expansion joints without so much as a judder.

When you’re done hoovering up squirrels and grapefruit-sized rocks with that intake suction, the Carrera S Cabriolet settles down to a distant whistle in Normal mode, playing every bit the top-down riviera cruiser Porsche designed to be. With the top up, extra wind noise is unavoidable, but thanks to extensive sound deadening and magnesium paneling in the soft roof itself, any extra noise is muffled enough that you don’t even think twice about it after a few seconds on the highway.

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet: Sunny Superstar

It admittedly took me a bit to figure out what type of enthusiast would gravitate toward the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet, outside of the aforementioned pay-in-cash, pick-it-off-the-lot today superstar, but after some mixed use, I figured it out.

If you’re getting a 992 coupe, stick with a well-optioned base Carrera unless you’re made of money. I stand by my prior assessment that the Carrera is genuinely all you need for 911 magic, but if you’re after some toupee-tousling wind, make the jump to the Carrera S Cabriolet and skip the base Carrera Cab. Now, I haven’t driven the base Cab, but I can put the pieces together: With nothing to block you from that 443-hp stunner out back and the chassis upgrades levied on the “S” trim, I reckon the Carrera S Cab packs more thrills than the base coupe, especially for a weekend ride.

So, the next time you spend an afternoon building your fantasy Porsche fleet, maybe let your trackpad finger wander over to the Cabriolet variants. The crop-top profile might not inspire daydreams of an IROC RSR or a 964 Turbo, but the 2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet—when equipped correctly—is as evocative as you’d ever want a modern non-GT-series 911 to be.

2020 Porsche 911 Carrera S and 4S Cabriolet Specifications ON SALE September PRICE $129,250/$147,280 (base/as tested) ENGINE 3.0L twin-turbo DOHC 24-valve flat-6/443 hp @ 6,500 rpm, 390 lb-ft @ 2,300 rpm TRANSMISSION 8-speed dual-clutch automatic LAYOUT 2-door, 2+2-passenger, rear-engine, RWD/AWD (4S) convertible EPA MILEAGE 18/23 mpg (city/hwy) L x W x H 177.9-178.4 x 79.7 x 50.7-51.2 in WHEELBASE 96.5 in WEIGHT 3,537 lb 0-60 MPH 3.5 sec TOP SPEED 190 mph

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