Vehicle Description
Porsche 911 is an automotive icon, a world-class standard in sports
cars. Many of us grew up wanting one. The 996 Porsche 911 offers
the latest in engine and chassis technology and more performance
than all but a few exotic cars sold in America. What's really
impressive, though, is how easy it is to drive a 911. It's easier
to drive quickly than the Italian exotics or, for that matter, the
Dodge Viper, and it's easier to live with on a daily basis.
Porsche 911 is built on race-proven architecture with a 3.6-liter
six-cylinder engine mounted in the rear. Upgraded and enlarged last
year, Porsche's normally aspirated boxer engine, which comes on all
Carrera and Targa models, delivers 315 horsepower. Porsche
strengthened the body structure last year and revised the front
styling to make the 911 models look more like the 911 Turbo, less
like the mid-engine Boxster. About the only change for 2003 was the
installation of a new digital AM/FM in-dash CD stereo.
Let's cut to the chase: The 911 Carrera Coupe can accelerate from 0
to 60 mph in less than 5 seconds, according to Porsche. That should
be more than quick enough for anyone. For most of us, the normally
aspirated models are more than quick enough and cost significantly
less.
Handling and braking are extraordinary. Steering is quick and
direct, yet the car isn't darty and feels as solid as Gibraltar on
the highway. Handling is devoid of any of the characteristics of
the Porsche 911s of old. It rides smoothly and more softly than you
might expect. It's an easy car to live with on a daily basis,
easier than a Boxster. Tiptronic automatic is a great addition and
makes it easy for anyone to drive one of these cars. And that
sound! The classic Porsche exhaust sound returned to the 911 last
year along with the increased power and improved efficiency.
Porsche continues to make some of the world's greatest sports cars,
and you're looking at one of them. A 911 doesn't come cheap,
however. The original purchase price for this car was close to 6
figures with all the options added. The bang for buck here is just
an amazing deal. this is an amazing exotic that can be driven
daily.
