Auto123.com - Helping you drive happy

2005 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Road Test

|
Get the best interest rate
Khatir Soltani
Rather than bore you with details about standard and optional features, take a glance over a more detailed preview I wrote about the car when it was introduced last year. Many additional improvements have been omitted from this road test, so it's worth a read.

As for me, I'm going to go back out to the little red 911 and take another run up the mountain.

Specifications:

  • Price Range (base MSRP): $100,400 (to approximately $220,000 with all options)
  • Body Type: 2-door coupe
  • Layout: rear-engine, RWD
  • Base Engine: 325 hp, 273 lb-ft of torque, 3.6L, 24-valve, DOHC H-6
  • Transmission: 6-spd manual (opt 5-spd auto with manual mode)
  • Acceleration (0 - 100 km/h): 5.0 seconds
  • Top Speed: 280 km/h (175 mph)
  • Brakes (front/rear): disc/disc, ABS
  • Cargo Cap (front trunk/rear seats folded): 135 L (4.8 cu ft) / 100 L (3.5 cu ft)
  • Curb Weight (estimated): 1,385 kg (3,053 lbs)
  • Fuel Economy (estimated city/hwy): 13.8 / 9.0 L/100 km
  • Warranty (mo/km): 48 / 80,000 comprehensive
  • Direct Competitors: BMW M3, Chevrolet Corvette, Dodge Viper SRT-10, Ferrari F430, Jaguar XKR, Maserati 4200GT, Mercedes-Benz SL
  • Web Site: www.porsche.com
Khatir Soltani
Khatir Soltani
Automotive expert
  • Over 6 years experience as a car reviewer
  • Over 50 test drives in the last year
  • Involved in discussions with virtually every auto manufacturer in Canada