The 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo all-wheel-drive convertible (also called a cabriolet) was powered by a turbocharged 3.6-liter horizontally opposed six-cylinder engine that produced 415 horsepower. The rear-mounted engine drove the car from zero to 60 in 4.2 seconds.
An optional X50 engine performance package, which boosted horsepower to 444, was also available.
A six-speed manual overdrive tranmission was standard, while a five-speed automatic Triptronic transmission, with a gate and steering-wheel-mounted controls for manual shifting, was optional.
The 911 Turbo convertible was equipped with a powered fabric roof that retracted in a zig-zag manner and stowed under a protective cover in about 20 seconds. Porsche's all-wheel-drive system was also part of the package.
Standard features for the 911 Turbo included air conditioning, leather seats, dual front and side airbags, a power-adjustable driver's seat with memory, power heated mirrors, fog lights, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, and power windows, steering, brakes, and door locks.
The 911 Turbo was also equipped with four-wheel anti-lock brakes, a keyless entry system, a premium audio system, 18-inch alloy wheels, upgraded brakes and suspension, bi-xenon high-intensity headlights, and a rear spoiler.
The 2004 911 Turbo was one of a long line of near iconic Porsche sports cars that promised a lot to drivers, and delivered on those promises in almost every way. The handling, power, shifter, suspension, and interior appointments all met or exceeded drivers' expectations. Some noted that the 911's design, with its flat nose, didn't quite meet the high standards set by previous generations of the 911, but that seemed a small quibble with such a desirable, well-engineered car.