A multi-disc dash-mounted CD changer for the 12-speaker Bose audio system would weigh more too, but the ability to crank out a variety of tunes from an easily accessible stack of CDs the way most other premium car stereos do, without having to hike around to the already small trunk, would be worth the millisecond lost in acceleration.
But the car's few indiscretions are quickly overlooked when the driving dynamics are once again taken into consideration. Setting the stage, the seats are perfect and pedal positioning ideal, while its steering wheel and shifter setup, excepting the traditional balkiness that comes from a rear transaxle, is exemplary.
Once underway it is pure unadulterated adrenaline, a natural high that's as addictive as morphine and twice as effective. Do you hear that Dr. Porsche? I've got to have another hit soon or I'm not gonna make it.
Specifications:
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| Summed up, the Turbo can simply be described as "pure unadulterated adrenaline." (Photo: Trevor Hofmann, Canadian Auto Press) |
Once underway it is pure unadulterated adrenaline, a natural high that's as addictive as morphine and twice as effective. Do you hear that Dr. Porsche? I've got to have another hit soon or I'm not gonna make it.
Specifications:
- Price (MSRP): $173,400 - $256,405
- Body Type: 2-door coupe
- Layout: front engine, AWD
- Base Engine: 415 hp (450-hp X50), 415 lb-ft of torque, 3.6-liter, 24-valve, DOHC twin-turbo H6
- Transmission:6-speed manual (optional 6-speed auto with manual mode)
- Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h):4.2 seconds
- Top Speed: 305 km/h (189 mph)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Curb Weight: 1,540 kg (3,388 lbs)
- Cargo Volume (front trunk/rear seats folded): 100 L (3.5 cu ft) / 201 L (7.1 cu ft)
- Fuel Economy (city/hwy): 15.5 / 9.9 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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