The Porsche 911 Carrera 4 for 2003
The 911 Carrera 4 is equipped with a Porsche 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.
The 911 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
911 Carrera 4 Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 Carrera 4 are 72.00 inches wide by 175.00 inches long. It sits a comfortable 50.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 92.70 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the 911 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the convertible market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $181,700, with an invoice cost of $171,495. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
Fuel is handled for the 911 is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.
The 2003 911 gets 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is average for a convertible car.
In Summary
The 2002 model began the promise of the Porsche 911. The 2003 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Porsche hopes that the 911 Carrera 4 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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