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Message: The top's rear buttresses could be worrisome at 180 mph, possibly ripping the top apart.

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Changed By: Laz
Change Date: April 01, 2015 11:22AM

The top's rear buttresses could be worrisome at 180 mph, possibly ripping the top apart.

Unless Porsche, like with certain soft-top Lamborghinis (and Ferraris?) has a lower [i]designated[/i] maximum speed limit with the top up. Then again, I'd think the aerodynamic drag is higher with the top down, possibly restricting the top speed that way. That said, knowing Porsche, the top is likely very sturdy.

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Author: Laz
Date: April 01, 2015 11:20AM

The top's rear buttresses could be worrisome at 180 mph, possibly ripping the top apart.

Unless Porsche, like with certain soft-top Lamborghinis (and Ferraris?) has a lower maximum speed limit with the top up. Then again, I'd think the aerodynamic drag is higher with the top down, possibly restricting the top speed that way. That said, knowing Porsche, the top is likely very sturdy.