I would suggest you grab a repair manual, you should own one. The 2008 porsche 911 turbo cabriolet is an absolutely fantastic car. There is a manual method of raising or lowering the clamshell. User manuals, porsche automobile operating guides and service manuals. Porsche automobile user manuals download manualslib.
Get msrp, fair purchase price, resale value, and available inventory for the 2008 porsche 911 turbo cabriolet 2d. Does anyone know what parts would be required, model years, etc. Porsche 911 transmission problems and repair descriptions. Its popularity ensured that the prestigious porsche 911 convertible top option has been available ever since. Nevertheless, there are drivers who can afford it and want to be seen on the road in the new convertible version of the porsche 911 turbo, which was introduced last fall as a 2008 model. The fully automatic convertible roof on the new cab is so solid that when its.
This is the case with the porsche brand, a sports car that is ranked up there among the best, along with ferrari and lamborghini in terms of dream cars that the consumer would give anything to drive. Used car pricing for the 2008 porsche 911 turbo cabriolet 2d. The 911 lineup is otherwise carried over to 2008 without significant changes. The frequency of repairs is average, but when issues do arise, they are more likely to be severe than with other models. Lapis blue metallic wgraphite grey full leather interior and metropol blue convertible top. Convert 911 power top to manual top rather than fix it i was wondering if it is possible to convert it to manual by swapping the front locking motors, etc. If we get a chance to perform the procedure, we will be sure to document it. In the 911 turbo cabriolet, porsche has wrapped luxurycar aesthetics. Porsche 911 turbo cabriolet 2008 pictures, information. If the potentiometer values are plausible, the values are stored. Convert 911 power top to manual top pelican parts forums.
The 2003 911 turbo was mostly unchanged, but porsche added a cabriolet body style for 2004. Shop millions of cars from over 21,000 dealers and find the perfect car. The convertible top on the porsche carrera is hydraulically actuated. Find the best used 2008 porsche 911 turbo near you. Porsche 911 carrera common convertible top problem repair 996. Nobody needs 480 horsepower or a top speed just south of 200 miles an. Research, compare and save listings, or contact sellers directly from 3588 911 models nationwide. And unlike other makers automatic transmissions, the porsche 911 turbo cabriolets tiptronic s starts from a stop in first, not second, gear for a. Beyond the simple examples of allwheel drive versus rearwheel drive or convertible versus coupe, porsche also built various performancedriven 911 models. Used porsche 911 with manual transmission for sale cargurus. Hi 2008 turbo cab was lowering roof when battery was not. Famous in no small part for the carrera 911, this is a marque which confers instant status on the driver, and has very high technical specifications. Calibration of the cabriolet convertible top and the convertible top compartment lid is carried out with the porsche system tester 2 diagnosis.
Used 2008 porsche 911 turbo awd convertible for sale with. The problem is not on the drivers side, and that is as it should be. The fully automatic fabric roof of the 911 turbo s cabriolet has a fixed rear windshield made of glass and three integral supporting magnesium elements, making it extremely robust and yet. Nevertheless, there are drivers who can afford it and want to be seen on the road in the new convertible version of the porsche 911 turbo, which was introduced last fall as a 2008. To see how frequently 2007 porsche 911 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats.
Seemed to be stuck in lock position on left drivers side. Page 226 if there is leakage in the convertible top cover convertible top cleaning f never remove snow and ice using a sharp or at its seams or folds, the special porsche convertible top care product can be used. Factory electrical manual 911 turbo cabriolet awd 997. Repairing common problems on a porsche 911 carrera convertible top. Porsche 911 carrera common convertible top problem repair.
In track testing with factory drivers, the open top 911 turbo with tiptronic s accelerated to 60 mph 96 kph 0. The second generation, the porsche 987 boxster, debuted in 2005. In 1996 porsche rolled out a new model, the porsche 986 boxster. Now use the manual over ride on the front latch mechanism to lock the top down. Additional maintenance 48,000 miles 80,000 km or every 6 years replace drive belt replace fuel filter turbo only change allwheel drive controller oil 911 turbo 997 model only, not 911. We have 24 2008 porsche 911 turbo vehicles for sale that are reported accident free, 2 1owner cars, and 19 personal use cars. The manual transmission version can accelerate from 0 to 100 kmh in just four seconds. Also new for this year is the very limitededition, trackoriented gt2 model. I managed to manually and carefully close the soft top.
If you are having problems with your top, there is a chance you could just be low on. Porsche 996 carrera 19982005, porsche 997 carrera 20052008. Trouble with cabriolet top openclose pelican parts forums. At every gtr event weve attended, a porsche 911 turbo was always lurking in the background, presumably used by nissan engineers as a target vehicle. Does anyone have instructions for replacing convertible top on 2000 porsche 911 i cant find anything. To see how frequently porsche 911 problems occur, check out our car reliability stats. User manuals 911 vehicle information porsche service. Whats going on with porsche, mine has same problem, sounds like comon. Top 5 reason why you should buy a porsche 911 996 today project porsche ep. Porsche 911 carrera convertible top mechanism repair 996. Every used car for sale comes with a free carfax report. Model year 2005 saw the introduction of the 911 turbo s coupe and cabriolet as the new 997generation 911 carrera was launched.
Both the 2008 porsche 911 turbo and the 911 porsche gt2 use a 3. The first convertible porsche 911 convertible debuted in 1984 as the 911 cabriolet. But there is only one 2008 porsche 911 turbo cabriolet. The gt2 is based on the 911 turbo, and porsche says it goes from zero to 60 mph in 3. Detailed features and specs for the used 2008 porsche 911 convertible including fuel economy, transmission, warranty, engine type, cylinders, drivetrain.
Additional maintenance for convertible top maintain and care for convertible top at 12,000 miles 20,000 km or every 12 months. Hi, i had trouble opening my top on my 1987 911 carrera cabriolet. The 2009 model year saw the launch of the second generation 997, which featured a new engine with direct fuel injection and more power 340bhp in the 3. At new york international auto show, porsche will unveil the 997 generation of its 911 turbo convertible model. Convertible top stuck when i was opening the top yesterday, the latch opened for 2 seconds. With the release of the new 991 model just around the. In this case its the 911 turbo cabriolet, the ragtop version of porsche s superhot, 997based coupe. Today, kyle goes top gear, getting his hands on the keys to a 997 911 turbo cabriolet. It combines the traditional silhouette of a 911 turbo with the ability to listen to the unmistakable, unfiltered sound of a turbo engine with the top down. Even the sixspeed manual i tested was as happy in stopandgo traffic as.
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