The 2004 Porsche Carrera GT empowers its driver
with the more than 600 horsepower generated by its 5.7-liter,
normally aspirated V10 Porsche engine.
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. To provide an unprecedented driving
experience, the Carrera GT is a showcase of cutting-edge automotive
construction and component technologies and brings to the roadway
the undiluted qualities of a Le Mans-winning Porsche racecar.
Powered by Porsche’s most powerful six-cylinder
“boxer” engine, the twin-turbocharged Porsche 911 GT2 has been
generously modified for 2004 withnew
engine, chassis, suspension and brake tuning.
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. The result is a twin-turbocharged,
rear-drive sports car with 477
horsepower (SAE) and such standard features as
ABS 5.7 and Porsche Ceramic Composite
Brake discs.
Base price: $191,700
(Canada: $269,600)
Engine: 3.6-liter, 477-horsepower (SAE) flat
six
0-62 mph (100 km/h): 4.0 sec
Top track speed: 198 mph (319 km/h)
EPA city/highway: 15/23mpg
(Canada: 15.5/10.1 liters per 100 km)
With 380 horsepower (SAE) to propel its lighted
chassis, the 911 GT3 is the fastest of the normally aspirated
Porsches for 2004. A pure sports car with seats only for
the driver and one passenger, the 911 GT3 is capable of accelerating
from a standing start to 60 mph in a mere 4.3 seconds.
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. Though based on the 911 Carrera
Coupe, the GT3 features a higher-revving 3.6-liter “boxer” six-cylinder
engine, special aerodynamics treatment for its lightened but
reinforced body and brakes even larger than those used on the
Porsche 911 Turbo.
Base price: $99,900
(Canada: $139,000)
Engine: 3.6-liter, 380-horsepower (SAE) flat
six
0-62 mph (100 km/h): 4.3 sec.
Top track speed: 190 mph (305 km/h)
EPA city/highway: 15/23 mpg
(Canada: 15.6/10.3 liters per 100 km)
. Porsche
911 Turbo Coupe & Cabriolet: .
With twin turbochargers extracting 415 horsepower
(SAE) from its 3.6-liter, horizontally opposed six-cylinder
engine, the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo is among the most powerful
production sports cars on the road, and now customers have the
option of enjoying that power without a roof over their heads
as the 911 Turbo Cabriolet joins the Porsche lineup.
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. However, power without control can be nothing
more than chaos, so all-wheel drive, Porsche Stability Management
and other advanced technologies help the 911 Turbo driver maintain
complete control in the Coupe or Cabriolet.
EPA city/highway: 15/22 (coupe), 15/22 (cabriolet)
mpg
Canada: 15.7/10.6 (coupe), 15.6/10.5 (cabriolet) liters
per 100 km
. Porsche
911 Carrera 4S Coupe & Cabriolet: .
The “S” badge on a Porsche signifies a special
model, one with performance enhancements, not just cosmetic
changes. Thus for several years, the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S
has been the car of choice for the enthusiast driver who appreciates
the performance provided by Porsche’s 315 horsepower (SAE),
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. normally aspirated six-cylinder engine but
who also wants the look and all-wheel-drive feel of the even
higher-performance Porsche 911 Turbo. For 2004, that look also
includes an unobstructed look from the new Porsche Carrera 4S
Cabriolet model, which recently was honored as the “World’s
Most Beautiful Convertible” by an international jury of 17 artists,
architects, art historians and designers.
2+2 sports coupe or cabriolet
Base price: $83,400 (coupe), $93.200 (cabriolet)
Canada: $122,300 (coupe), and $136,700 (cabriolet)
Based on the Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet, the
2004 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet offers buyers the confidence that
comes with all-wheel drive.
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. Instead of having all of the normally aspirated
3.6-liter “boxer” engine’s power going to the rear wheels, Porsche’s
lightweight all-wheel-drive system sends as much as 40 percent
of its power to the front wheels to help drivers handle those
unexpected twists and turns while also adding traction in inclement
weather.
2+2 sports cabriolet
Base price $84,000
Canada: $123,200
Engine: 3.6-liter, 315-horsepower (SAE) flat
six
0-62 mph (100 km/h): 5.2 sec.
Top track speed: 177 mph (285 km/h)
EPA city/highway: 18/26 mpg
Canada: 14.0/12.2 liters per 100 km
. Porsche
911 Carrera Coupe, Cabriolet & Targa: .
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. The benchmark for the modern sports car celebrates
its 40th birthday during the 2004 model year, when it again
is available in Coupe, Cabriolet and Targa models. Powered by
a 315 horsepower (SAE) six-cylinder “boxer” engine, the Porsche
911 Carrera is everything that a sports car should be. It is
fun to drive, powerful and precise, and can be driven to work
on weekdays and then raced on weekends.
0-62 mph (100 km/h): 5.0-sec. (coupe), 5.2
sec. (cabriolet and Targa)
Top track speed: 177 mph (285 km/h)
EPA city/highway: 18/26 (all versions)
Canada: 13.3/9.0 (coupe), 13.1.8.9 (cabriolet and Targa)
liters per 100 km
. PorscheBoxster & Boxster S .
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. Taking its name from its “boxer” engine and its
“roadster” architecture, the Porsche Boxster is the pure expression
of the classic, two-seat, open-top roadster sports car. Wrapped
in a package that recalls such famous Porsche racers as the
550 Spyder and the RS60, the 2004 Porsche Boxster is powered
by a 225 horsepower (SAE), 2.7-liter normally aspirated six-cylinder
“boxer” engine.
Porsche Boxster
Two-seat roadster
Base price: $42,600
Canada: $60,650
Engine: 2.7-liter, 225-horsepower (SAE) flat
six
0-62 mph (100 km/h): 6.4 sec.
Top
track speed: 157 mph (253 km/h)
EPA city/highway: 20/29 mpg
Canada: 11.7/8.1 liters per 100 km
Porsche Boxster S
Base price: $51,600
Canada: $73,450
Engine: 3.2-liter, 258-horsepower (SAE) flat
six
0-62 mph (100 km/h): 5.7 sec.
Top track speed: 164 mph (264 km/h)
EPA city/highway: 18/26 mpg
Canada: 12.8/8.9 liters per 100 km
. Porsche
Cayenne, Cayenne S & Cayenne Turbo .
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. The Porsche Cayenne is Porsche’s interpretation
of the sport utility vehicle, which means that it actually puts
the emphasis on sport. While providing the sure-footed, four-wheel-drive
dexterity as well as the roomy and luxurious interior that modern
families expect in their SUV, the Cayenne adds on-road dynamic
capabilities that make a sport utility feel like a sport car.
This newest Cayenne model is powered by a new 250 horsepower
(SAE) 3.2-liter V6 engine that efficiently and economically
provides 19 miles per gallon fuel economy (12.2 liters per 100
km) in highway driving.
Five-passenger sport utility vehicle
Base price: $42,900 (Canada:
$80,850)
Engine: 3.2-liter, 250-horsepower (SAE) V6
0-62 mph (100 km/h): 9.7 sec
Top track speed: 133 mph (214 km/h)
EPA city/highway: 15/19 mpg
(Canada: 15.6/12.2 liters per 100
km)
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