First Impressions of the Porsche 911 for 2002
In 2002 Porsche released the 911 GT2 to the car-buying market. The 911 came in five configurations: Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, GT2, and Turbo. The GT2 configuration is powered by the 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 23 - 24 highway miles and 17 city. The 911 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Engine Performance
The 911 GT2 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 GT2 Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 GT2 are 72.00 inches wide by 174.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 92.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $80,200 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2002 911 is a traditional Bosch ME-7.8, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.
The 2002 911 gets 23 - 24 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Porsche 911 GT2 sold well in 2002. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Porsche, specifically a 911.
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