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2012 Porsche 911 Cabriolet [w/video]

A Soft Top Worthy Of The Best 911 Ever Gran Canaria is a volcanic nexus of disconnected associations, a bit of everything from a bit of everywhere. Geographically and geologically, this third largest of the Canary Islands belongs to Africa. Climatologically, it belongs to the Macaronesia Ecoregion. Its name is said to have come from an ancient Mauritanian king who, according to Pliny the Elder, named it Islas Canarias – Island of the Dogs – because of the numerous canines upon it. Politically, Gran Canaria belongs to Spain, which is why the tallest mountain in Spain is on ... Read More

Vital Stats

Engine:
3.4L Boxer Six
Power:
350 HP / 287 LB-FT
Transmission:
PDK Dual-Clutch
MSRP:
$93,700 base
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