Will it bolster Porsche's sports car sales figures? Not as much as a more stable global economy would, but the new model
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| Mark my words, the 2005 model year is going to be a great year for Porsche thanks to the new 997. (Photo: Porsche Cars North America) |
As for me, during about four weeks a year I'm gonna be loving life even more than I did with this year's crop of Porsche 911 testers. It's easily one of my favorite cars to drive, and now with the improved interior quality of the 2005 997 Porsche remedies one of the only incongruent aspects of my life. OK, maybe that's a bit of a stretch. Still, Porsche is about to make right something that has bothered me for quite some time, and for that I am personally grateful. Model year 2005 is going to be a great year.
Specifications:
- Price Range (estimated MSRP): $100,500 - $220,000
- Body Type: 2-door coupe, 2-door convertible
- Layout: rear-engine, RWD (optional AWD)
- Base Engine: 325 hp, 273 lb-ft, 3.6-L, 24-valve, DOHC H-6
- Optional Engine (S): 355 hp, 273 lb-ft, 3.6-L, 24-valve, DOHC H-6
- Transmission: 6-spd man (opt 5-spd auto with manual mode)
- Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 5.0 seconds
- Top Speed: 280 km/h (175 mph)
- Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
- Cargo Cap (estimated front trunk/rear seats folded): 130 L (4.6 cu ft) / 100 L (3.5 cu ft)
- Curb Weight (estimated): 1,550 kg (3,415 lbs)
- Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy): 13.8 / 9.0 L/100 km (17 / 26 mpg)
- Warranty (mo/km): 48 / 80,000 comprehensive
- Direct Competitors: BMW M3, Chevrolet Corvette, Dodge Viper SRT-10, Ferrari 360, Jaguar XKR, Maserati 4200GT, Mercedes-Benz SL
- Web Site: www.porsche.com
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