Since the dawn of time convertible sports car reviews have read as follows: blah blah, heavy floppy, blah blah, not as precise, blah blah, buy the coupe. With some justification, it must be said, as traditionally drop-tops have suffered dynamically compared to their hard-top siblings.Their open roofs reduce rigidity, compromising the suspension setup, while to compensate extra bracing is added increasing weight. At first glance it appears the new Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet falls into the same trap.

Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet driven.

4.5/5Specifications Engine: 2981cc flat-6cyl, DOHC, 24v, twin-turbo Power: 331kW @ 6500rpm Torque: 530Nm @ 2300-5000rpm Weight: 1635kg 0-100km/h: 3.6sec (Sport+) Price: $313,700