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THE COUPE ITERATION OF PORSCHE’S latest 911 has amassed
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 accolades quicker than it accelerates to 60 mph. The car is lighter,
 more agile, yet grew enough to finally incorporate usable rear
 seats. However, the perfect drive is never complete without the
 option to amplify the experience outside the constraints of a roof,
 especially in South Florida. Right on schedule, the new 2020 911
 Cabriolet has arrived to stake its claim as the ultimate do-it-all
 vehicle for the discerning motorist.
 This isn’t to say the droptop is perfect—decades of safety and
 technological innovation have resulted in a high belt line
 that removes some of the harsher elements of the open air
 experience—but the trade off is the ability to easily have a
 conversation with your passenger while at speed. If ever one finds
 themselves longing for a “raw” experience however, the exhaust
 pipes are more than happy to oblige. The throaty engine note
 seemingly emanates from just behind the driver’s ear, despite the
 is here  the burbles are intoxicating, urging constant jabs at the throttle.   The 2020 911 Cabriolet starts at $110,200.
 aforementioned extra rear space. Whether in Sport mode or not,

 Thus any sacrifice in terms of isolation from the outside world is
 balanced by a more intimate relationship with the vehicle itself.
                  Being a 911, it is in the Cabriolet’s nature to      Schedule a private test drive today,
                  shine when pushed. The torque provided by the        at Porsche West Palm Beach.
                  two turbochargers will quickly cause new seat
                  indentations. The lightning shifts of the PDK
                  transmission provide an endless stream of thrust,
                  while a firm press on the brake pedal invites the   Every one of us should be so lucky as to drive a
                  marque’s legendary stopping prowess to the party.   droptop 911 once in our lives—few are fortunate
                  Such is the magic of this generation’s chassis that   enough to embrace the opportunity every day.
                  no matter how frantic the inputs, the results are   Individuals with the means to spend over six-figures
                  always smooth.                                on a vehicle will be hard pressed to find a better
                                                                choice. The 2020 911 excels at nearly everything—
                  The exterior redesign has produced perhaps the   and in terms of dynamism, the Cabriolet twists the
                  most sophisticated take on the 911’s iconic shape yet.   knob to the proverbial 11. The advanced technology
                  Nearly all hard lines have been exchanged for wide,   and safety features combined with the classic rear-
                  sweeping curves. Gone are the narrow rear fenders   engined sports car experience are the perfect recipe
                  typically found on two-wheel drive models—rather,   for a potential “forever car.”
                  all 911s now enjoy a voluptuous derrière. Its road
                  presence in undeniable, and the 992 is the first
                  911 in decades to distinguish itself from the prior
                  generation at a mere glance.
 With the top removed, the driver is
 presented with an unencumbered
 360-degree view. Tight parking
 garages and oblivious commuters
 distracted by their smartphones are
 easily navigable. Should the time
 come to make a call of your own, the
 insulated roof rises with incredible
 speed and blocks out all but the
 most offensive of road noise. The
 interior instantly becomes a cocoon
 of comfort and convenience, with
 fit and finishes worthy of the price
 tag. As with all modern Porsches,
 one is never left wanting for more
 headroom or seat adjustability.


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