Porsche has been blessed with many award-winning designs, including the Porsche 911 of 2003. There are four trim levels to the 911, including Carrera, Carrera 4, GT2, and Turbo. The Carrera version is one of the more popular options. Like in 2002 the popular 3.6 liter has made this a popular choice for convertible buyers across the country.

Porsche 911 Engine Specs

The 911 Carrera 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 is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Convertible arena.

Fuel is handled for the 911 is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 16.90-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 911 has power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. The car uses coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 Carrera 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 listed retail price in 2003 (MSRP) was $181,700, with an invoice cost of $171,495. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 911 Carrera received a miles-per-gallon rating of fifteen in-city driving and twenty two when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2003 model year was telling year for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Carrera version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 2-Door, Carrera, Convertible, Porsche 911, United States market

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