Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
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Who would have thought that what started out as a chopped-roof Volkswagen would have the kind of staying power that the Porsche 911 has? The sports car has been a benchmark for performance driving for decades, and it’s not likely to change. That’s because over the years the 911’s formula has evolved slowly, allowing Porsche’sengineers to create something truly timeless. The 2024 Porsche 911 has a turbocharged flat-six engine that hangs off the back, aft of the rear axle, just as it did in the 1964 original. Except now, it can be had with an output as high as 473 horsepower. Want more? Porsche will happily sell you an even more expensive Turboor GT3 model, but we review those monsters separately. This, the standard 911, is equal parts sports car and grand tourer, with just the right amount of performance and luxury blended to create something that will give you chills on your weekend joy rides but also be pleasant enough so you wouldn’t mind driving it every day. The hardtop coupe has classic styling reminiscent of the vintage cars that came before, while Cabriolet and Targa models serve up some fresh air with their tops retracted. Rivals such as the Aston Martin Vantage and the Maserati MC20 might offer a more exotic flavor, but the 911’s well-rounded nature and precise handling keeps it at the pinnacle of the sports-car class and earned it a 2024 Editors’ Choice award.Whats new for 2024? Wireless Android Auto finally makes its way to the 911’s infotainment system for 2024. For a couple of years now, Apple users have been the only ones able to connect their phones wirelessly to Porsche’s system, but now Android folks can officially cut the cord. The only other change this year also involves infotainment, and it’s the addition of Spotify as a native app, meaning you won’t need to connect your smartphone to stream music. -Car and Driver

– Car and Driver

Engine :

Twin-turbocharged boxer 6

HP :

379

MPG :

18/24

Transmission :

eight-speed automatic

Tank :

16.9 g

Drivetrain :

RWD

Passengers :

4

Cargo :

4.6 cu ft

Luggage :

2