
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet – 10 Fast Facts
The seventh generation Porsche 911 was unveiled in 2004. In addition to the Coupe, the Carrera S was also available as a Cabriolet. Here are 10 fast facts about the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet.
2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet – 10 Fast Facts
Six-Cylinder Boxer Engine
Carrera S is powered by 3.8-litre six-cylinder, water-cooled boxer engine with four overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder. The engine block and cylinder heads are made of aluminium.
355 Horsepower
The 3.8-lire engine delivers maximum output of 216 kW (355 bhp) at 6,600 rpm and 400 Nm of torque at 4,400 rpm.
6-speed Manual Gearbox
Six-speed manual is a standard feature in the Porsche 911 Carrera S. The gear-lever throw was shortened by 15 percent compared to the previous 911 manual transmissions to provide faster gearshifts.
Tiptronic S
The Tiptronic S with five drive modes was optionally available for the 911 Carrera S. In automatic mode, Tiptronic S selects one of the five patterns to match the driving style. In manual mode, driver can change gears by hand using rocker controls on the steering wheel.
Porsche Active Suspension Management
Carrera S comes as standard with the Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM). PASM is an active damping system which automatically adapts to changing road conditions and individual driving styles. The ride height of the Carrera S is 10 mm (0.39 inches) lower compared to the 911 Carrera.
Sporty Soundtrack
911 models are equipped with a lighweight stainless-steel exhaust system. Sport exhaust system with four exhaust pipes was available as an option.
Braking Power
The four-piston aluminum monobloc calipers with perforated and internally ventilated brake discs at all four corners provide braking power.
Optional Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes
Even more powerful Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) were available as an option. PCCD brakes can be identified by the yellow brake calipers.
19-Inch Wheels
Carrera S is equipped with sporty 19-inch wheels with 235/35 ZR 19 front and 295/30 ZR 19 rear tyres.
How Fast is 2006 Porshe 911 Carrera S Cabriolet?
With the manual transmission, the 2006 Porshe 911 Carrera S Cabriolet can accelerate from zero to 100 kmh in 4.9 seconds, and reach 200 kmh in 17.1 seconds. Top speed is 293 kmh (182 mph). So it’s pretty fast!


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