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| The 456-hp rear-wheel drive GT2 is wickedly fast but its $255,550 starting price is even a little too rich for rich folks. |
To increase high-speed directional stability and increase downforce during fast cornering Porsche has added a unique rear wing, also helping to give the new model some visual separation from its less aspiring siblings. Along with a reengineered front spoiler, the GT3 boasts an amazing 0.30 coefficient of drag (Cd).
Priced at $139,900 2003 Porsche 911 GT3 is well below the $170,200 Turbo, and will hit Porsche dealerships in May 2003. With its relatively low price, rear wheel-drive layout and incredible naturally-aspirated performance the new GT3 might just be the best purist's Porsche yet.
Specifications:
- Price (est): $139,900
- Body Type: 2-door coupe
- Layout: front engine, RWD
- Base Engine (est): 375 hp, 284 lb-ft of torque, 3.6-L, 24-valve, DOHC H-6
- Transmission: 6-spd man
- Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 4.5 seconds
- Top Speed: 306 km/h (190 mph)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight (est): 1,300 kg (2,866 lb)
- Cargo Volume (front trunk/rear seats folded):130 L (4.6 cu ft) / 201 L (7.1 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (est city/hwy): 13.7 / 8.6 L/100 km
- Warranty (mo/km): 48 / 80,000 comprehensive
- Direct Competitors:BMW M5, Chevrolet Corvette Z06, Dodge Viper SRT-10, Ferrari 360 Modena, Jaguar XKR, Maserati 4200GT, Mercedes-Benz SL500 AMG
- Web Site: www.porsche.com
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