Through Ian's Lens: 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

How cold is it? 14 degrees? Sure, I’ll go out and take some photos of the car. It’s a convertible you say? Oh…

During a Chicago winter, there are very few cars that beg to be taken out on a gusty 14-degree day. The 2009 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet just happens to be one of them. The slightly redesigned 911 brings an updated touch of class to a rather static line of cars, with new bi-xenon headlights up front, interior upgrades inside, some new bumper lines in back and new LED taillights to let drivers you pass know they’ve been passed.

The exterior design of this car has remained virtually the same for many, many years, and while Porsche has left the traditional 911 shape intact, the interior is what caught my attention. Deep tan-colored leather dripped from floor to ceiling, giving this car an incredibly high-end feeling from both the driver and passenger seats. The attention to detail in the stitching is impeccable, and the soft feel of the steering wheel and the entire dash made for a luxurious atmosphere. But then again, people don’t buy Porsches for the ambiance, they buy them for the driving experience. There were no exceptions here.

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