2003 Porsche 911 [996-series]
Body style(s): 2-door coupe, 2-door targa, 2-door convertible

Trim levels:
Carrera 2 coupe
Carrera 4S coupe
Turbo coupe
GT2 coupe		 MSRP:
$68,600
$81,800
$116,200
$181,700 		Trim levels:
Carrera 2 Targa
Carrera 2 Cabriolet
Carrera 4 Cabriolet		 MSRP:
$76,000
$78,400
$84,000

Notes: Option packages were also made available to boost power to the rest of the 911 range. A reconfiguration of cylinder heads, manifolds, and engine management software in the 3.6L boxer-six engine gave a horsepower boost to 345 from 320 in the X51 option package ($13,990); the extra power was all in the upper rpm band. The X50 package ($17,880) for the Turbo models increased power to 444hp by means of greater boost pressure, as well as a revised control unit. Essentially, this provided GT2 power with all-wheel drive and the option of the Tiptronic transmission. A CD player was added as standard equipment.

Series: 1999-2004

DESIGN

Layout:

Seats:

Engine(s):		 longitudinal rear-engine, rear-wheel drive, steel unibody (Carrera 2, GT2)
longitudinal rear-engine, all-wheel drive, steel unibody (C4 & Turbo)
2+2, 2 (GT2)

3.6L 24-valve dohc SFI F6 [911 Carrera]
Bore x stroke: 96.0x82.8mm
Compression ratio: 11.3 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 320bhp@6800rpm
Torque (SAE net): 273lb-ft@4250rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual (f.d. ratio 3.44:1)
Transmission (opt.): 5-speed manumatic (f.d. ratio 3.45:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 18/26mpg
3.6L 24-valve dohc SFI F6 [Carrera w/ X51 pkg.]
Bore x stroke: 96.0x82.8mm
Compression ratio: 11.3 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Horsepower (SAE net): 345bhp@6800rpm
Torque (SAE net): 274lb-ft@4800rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual (f.d. ratio 3.44:1)
Transmission (opt.): 5-speed manumatic (f.d. ratio 3.45:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 18/26mpg
3.6L 24-valve dohc SFI twin-turbocharged & intercooled F6 [911 Turbo]
Bore x stroke: 100.0x76.4mm
Compression ratio: 9.4 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Boost pressure: 11.8psi
Horsepower (SAE net): 415bhp@6000rpm
Torque (SAE net): 413lb-ft@2700-4600rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual (f.d. ratio 2.89:1)
Transmission (opt.): 5-speed manumatic (f.d. ratio 3.44:1)
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 15/22mpg
3.6L 24-valve dohc SFI HO twin-turbocharged & intercooled F6 [911 Turbo X50]
Bore x stroke: 100.0x76.4mm
Compression ratio: 9.4 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Boost pressure: 13.1psi
Horsepower (SAE net): 444bhp@6000rpm
Torque (SAE net): 457lb-ft@3500-4500rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual (f.d. ratio 2.89:1)
Transmission (opt.): 5-speed manumatic (f.d. ratio 3.44:1)
Differential: limited-slip front, limited-slip rear
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 15/22mpg
3.6L 24-valve dohc SFI HO twin-turbocharged & intercooled F6 [911 GT2]
Bore x stroke: 100.0x76.4mm
Compression ratio: 9.4 to 1 (91-octane unleaded)
Boost pressure: 14.5psi
Horsepower (SAE net): 456@5700rpm
Torque (SAE net): 457lb-ft@3500rpm
Transmission: 6-speed manual (f.d. ratio 3.44:1)
Differential: limited-slip rear
EPA fuel economy (city/hwy, 1985 test): 15/22mpg

DIMENSIONS


EPA Class:
Wheelbase:
Length:
Width:
Height:
Track, F:
Track, R:
Clearance:		 911 Carrera
MINICOMPACT
92.5"
174.4"
69.5"
51.4"
57.7"
58.3"
4.3" 		911 Carrera 4S (Turbo)
MINICOMPACT
92.5"
174.4"
72.0"
51.0"
57.9" (57.7")
60.1" (59.9")
4.0" 		911 GT2
TWO-SEATER
92.5"
174.4"
72.0"
51.0"
58.5"
59.8"
4.0"
Curb weight: 2920lbs.,
3263lbs. (Carrera 4),
3075lbs. (C2 Cabriolet)		 3241lbs. (3395lbs.) 3175lbs.
Interior volume:
Cargo volume:
Fuel tank:		 47/16 cu ft. (f/r)
4.6 cu ft.
16.9 gal.		 47 cu ft.
3.5 cu ft.
16.9 gal.		 47/16 cu ft. (f/r)
3.5 + 7.1 cu ft.
16.9 gal.

TECHNICAL

Tires:

Suspension
(f/r):
Brakes (f/r):

Steering:
Active sys.:
Airbags:		 205/50-17f, 255/40-17r (Carrera 2/4); 225/40-18f, 295/30-18r (Carrera 4S/Turbo)
235/40-18f, 315/30-18r (GT2)
independent: MacPherson struts, semi-trailing links, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
independent: 5-link, coil springs, tube shocks, ARB
disc/disc, ABS (12.5" vented/11.8" vented)
Carrera 4S/Turbo/GT2: disc/disc, ABS (13.0" vented/13.0" vented)
rack-and-pinion, power-assisted, 3.0 turns-to-lock
traction/antiskid control (opt. Carrera 2, std. Carrera 4/4S & Turbo, n/a GT2)
dual front, dual front side

PERFORMANCE

Fuel economy (city/highway): 18/26mpg, 15/22mpg
Acceleration (zero to 60 mph): 4.6sec. (Carrera 2 coupe), 3.9sec. (Turbo), 3.6sec. (GT2)
Braking (60 to zero mph): 122ft. (Carrera 2)
Roadholding (skidpad): 0.91g (Carrera 2), 0.96g (Turbo)
Slalom speed (through 100' intervals): 64.7mph, 67.8mph (Turbo)
Turning circle: 34.8ft.

SEE ALSO: none
COMPETITORS: Jaguar XK, Lotus Esprit, Maserati 4200GT


Porsche 911 Carrera 2 coupe.


Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa.


Porsche 911 Carrera 2/4 Cabriolet.


Porsche 911 Carrera 4S coupe.


Porsche 911 Turbo coupe.


Porsche 911 GT2 coupe.


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