Several things can be said about the Porsche 911 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

2003 Porsche 911 GT2 Specs

The restyled 911 GT2 is equipped with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2002 version.

The fuel system for the 2003 911 is a Bosch ME-7.8 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 GT2 are 72.00 inches wide by 175.00 inches long. It sits 50.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 92.70 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $181,700 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $171,495. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the 911 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2003 911 gets 22 miles/gallon on the highway and only 15 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

What We Think of the Porsche 911

There are several reasons why the Porsche 911 GT2 sold well in 2003. 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.

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, GT2, Porsche 911, United States market

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