PPI Cabrio While not as dramatic to look at, the PPI convertible shares the same mechanical upgrades as the coupe, so it's no slouch on the road either. I had a chance to drive the convertible back from the photoshoot on one of my favorite test routes, and I can vouch for the fact that the PPI cars are a very well sorted package. Corners that would have other cars screaming for mercy were taken with no drama or body roll. Grip seems to be never-ending and acceleration out of the corners is strong and linear. As hard as I tried, I couldn't upset the balance or convince one end to leave the other, the car laughing in my face the whole time. The big Brembos couldn't be coaxed into fade, and at speed on the highway the car is just planted. It doesn't have the larger rear wing of the coupe, but at 100-mph-plus the car is rock solid. Bumps and expansion joints on the less-than-perfect NYC roads are soaked up like an SUV.
The convertible shares the same parts as the coupe, but all the carbon parts are titanium look, and are much more subtle than the carbon finish. Think of the PPI TT Cabriolet as more of a street sleeper than a street sweeper.
PPI TT CabrioletDrivetrainLongitudinal front engine, all-wheel drive
Engine1.8-liter inline four, dohc, five valves per cylinderModified intake,carbon-fiber airbox cover, carbon-fiber plenum cover, PPI turbocharger, stainless-steel downpipe and exhaust, high-flow engine management, PPI software
SuspensionPPI/KW Suspension Variant 2 coilovers
BrakesPPI/Brembo 13-inch rotors
Wheels and TiresPPI Formula, 8.5x18Michelin Pilot Sport 2, 225/40-18
ExteriorPPI Design front and rear bumper covers w/ titanium-look and satin black inserts, titanium-look door inserts and mirrors, PPI rear light blend
InteriorPPI Threshold covers, PPI Dash plaque, PPI instrument upgrade