How much horsepower does a Porsche Carrera have?
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.
What’s the top speed of a 2003 Porsche 911?
New for 2003 is the GT3, the most powerful non-turbocharged Porsche has ever offered for street use in North America. Accelerating from 0 to 60 happens in just 4.3 seconds and it can hit 100 in 9.4 with a top track speed of 190. Handling and braking are extraordinary.
Is the Porsche 911 considered a sports car?
Porsche 911 is an automotive icon, a world-class standard in sports cars. Many of us grew up wanting one. Today’s 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.
What kind of engine does a Porsche 911 have?
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.
When did the Porsche Carrera 4S come out?
In April 2003, our Speed Yellow Carrera 4S arrived with only 100 miles on the ticker. Immediately, staffers began appearing early at the office to sign out this rev-happy Porsche.
What’s the average speed of a Porsche 911 Carrera 4?
At our first visit to the track, we used judicious clutch slip and managed to get from 0 to 60 mph in 4.6 seconds and then turned a quarter-mile time of 13.1 at 108. Abetted by a rear weight bias, the 911 stops as well as it goes, from 70 mph to standstill in an outstanding 153 feet.
What kind of cars are in the 2003 Porsche 911?
Porsches 2003 lineup includes seven versions: the rear-wheel-drive (RWD) Carrera coupe, convertible and Targa coupe; the all-wheel-drive (AWD) Carrera 4 Cabriolet (convertible) and 4S coupe; the higher-powered AWD Turbo coupe; and the limited-production 911 GT2.
When did I buy my Porsche 911 C4s?
The tear of the flat-6 when the revs pass 4000 makes the driver feel like he’s in a race car. The C4S’s gorgeous turbo-style body draws envious stares. I bought my 911 on 9/11 from an individual who had babied it.