2003 Porsche 911

911 GT2

Lighter and more powerful than the 911 Turbo on which it is based, the Porsche 911 GT2 is the ultimate Porsche model for 2003. With 456 horsepower (SAE), the GT2 can accelerate from a standing start to 62 mph (100 km/h) in about four seconds and can achieve a top speed of 195 mph (315 km/h) on the test track.

The biggest weight saving over the 911 Turbo is achieved by making the GT2 a rear-wheel drive sports car (the 911 Turbo is all-wheel drive). Other weight-saving measures include fitting sport seats in front and deleting the rear seats and replacing the spare tire with a tire repair kit which includes a bottle of sealing foam, an air compressor and a pressure gauge.

The 911 GT2 is the first Porsche to be fitted as standard with the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB®). The ceramic composite discs weigh 50-percent less than comparable metal discs, reducing unsprung weight by a significant 36.6 lb. (16.6 kg) and thus enhancing suspension response.

In addition to weighing more than 200 pounds less than the 911 Turbo, the 911 GT2 has a more powerful version of Porsche's 3.6-liter twin-turbo six-cylinder 'boxer' engine. For the 911 Turbo, the twin turbochargers boost airflow into the engine to 11.76 psi. But for the 911 GT2, those turbochargers spin 14.5 psi into the engine. The GT2 engine produces 456 horsepower at 5,700 rpm and sustained 457 lb.-ft of peak torque from 3,500-4,500 rpm.

The only transmission available is a modified version of the 911 Turbo six-speed manual. A special asymmetric limited-slip differential helps stabilize the car in curves under load changes.

Compared to the 911 Turbo, redesigned air intake scoops provide additional cooling air. Porsche also refined the GT2's aerodynamic characteristics to produce greater downforce. A one-piece fixed-design rear wing replaces the two-piece automatic-deploying spoiler of the 911 Turbo and allows six degrees adjustment for racetrack driving.

The GT2 also benefits from chassis modifications that come directly from Porsche's road racing experience. Suspension modifications include racing springs that lower the center of gravity by 0.78-inch (20 mm), adjustable anti-roll bars and a wide range of suspension adjustment to accommodate racing tires. The front alloy wheels measure 18 x 8.5-inch and mount 235/40 ZR18 tires. The rear alloy wheels measure 18 x 12-inch and mount 315/30 ZR18 tires.

The GT2 retains all current Porsche safety technology, including dual front airbags plus the Porsche Side Impact Protection System, which includes boron-steel door reinforcement beams, energy-absorbing door panels and door-mounted side airbags. The 30-liter capacity sidebags provide additional protection for the chest, head, and pelvis.

Although the 911 GT2 deletes some of the luxury content from the 911 Turbo, its standard equipment includes power windows and an anti-theft system with transponder key, immobilizer, alarm plus central locking with remote entry. The GT2 has a standard digital radio with in-dash CD player. Automatic climate control and cruise control and natural leather trim are available as options.

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The Porsche 911 Targa expands on the concept of the previous model (1996-1997), which introduced a large power-operated sliding glass roof that slides under the rear window.

The Targa's glass roof offers a sky view through more than 16 square feet (1.5 square meters) of glass.

Operated by two silent electric motors, the 911 Targa's sliding roof panel opens the roof by nearly 20 inches (0.5 m), providing an opening of nearly 700 sq. inches (0.45 sq. m.), nearly twice the size of the sunroof opening in the 911 Carrera Coupe. A wind deflector reduces turbulence, and a cloth sunblind automatically extends out beneath the roof panel when closed.

A hinged rear glass panel provides convenient access to the rear luggage compartment, which offers 8.1 cubic feet of space (230 liters), compared to 7.1 cu. ft. (210 l.) in the 911 Carrera® Coupe.

The first 911 Targa, named for the Sicilian Targa Florio road race (1906-1973), came to North America in 1967. The original 911 Targa presented a truly innovative approach to open-air motoring with its often-imitated removable roof panel design. Popularity of the 911 Cabriolet through the 1980s and 1990s led Porsche to design the sliding-glass roof concept for the new 911 Targa.

While previous Targas were based on the body architecture of a convertible, this newest generation is built on the 911 Carrera Coupe platform, bringing additional strength and structure for superior rigidity.

All 911 models have a strengthened body structure, and the 911 Targa adds a unique upper body structure with specially reinforced A-pillars and roof rails. Additional safety technology includes a patented crumple-zone body structure, seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters, dual front airbags, door-mounted side airbags, and anti-lock brakes (ABS).

The optional Porsche Stability Management system (PSM) can detect a loss of grip at the front or rear and reduce instability by applying braking to individual wheels and, if necessary, altering engine power.

The 911 Targa shares its Turbo-inspired styling and 315-horsepower (SAE), 3.6-liter engine with the 911 Carrera Coupe and Cabriolet, 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet and 911 Carrera 4S models.

Porsche's patented VarioCam® Plus valve timing and lift system boosts torque to 273 lb.-ft. at 4,250 with at least 236 lb.-ft available from 2,500-7,000 rpm. The 911 Targa can accelerate from zero-to-62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.2 seconds.

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Porsche Carrera 4S

The 2003 Porsche Carrera 4S combines the 3.6-liter, 315-horsepower (SAE) Carrera engine with the body, all-wheel drive chassis and feature content of the 911 Turbo, with only some minor design detail differences between the two models:

The front spoiler differs slightly; the Carrera 4S retains the automatic-deploying rear spoiler from the 911 Carrera instead of the Turbo's two-piece wing; the Carrera 4S deletes the Turbo's side intake ducts because these are only required to supply air to the turbo intercoolers; the C4S gets its own glass-reinforced plastic rear decklid with a reflector strip connecting the taillights.

The 3.6-liter engine – also shared with the 911 Carrera, Carrera Cabriolet, Carrera 4 Cabriolet and 911 Targa – produces 273 lb.-ft. of peak torque at 4,250 rpm, with at least 236 lb.-ft. available from 2,500-7,000 rpm. The engine uses VarioCam® Plus valve timing and lift system adapted from the 911 Turbo to help boost torque.

The 911 Carrera 4S can accelerate from zero-to-62 mph (100 km/h) in 5.1 seconds. A six-speed manual transmission is standard. The advanced Tiptronic® S five-speed automatic, which allows manual control, is available as an option. The all-wheel drive system uses a viscous multi-plate clutch mounted behind the front differential, sending five-to-40 percent of available torque forward depending on traction and power applied.

The standard solid-spoke aluminum alloy Turbo wheels measure 18 x 8 inches in front and mount 225/40 ZR18 tires; the 18 x 11-inch rear wheels mount 295/30 ZR18 tires. The Carrera 4S shares the 911 Turbo suspension and 13-inch vented, cross-drilled four-wheel disc brakes.

The standard Porsche Stability Management system (PSM) can detect a loss of grip at the front or rear and reduce instability by applying braking to individual wheels and, if necessary, altering engine power.

Safety technology includes a patented crumple-zone body structure, new seatbelt pretensioners and load limiters, dual front airbags, door-mounted side airbags, and anti-lock brakes (ABS).

The 911 Carrera 4S shares the additional standard luxury content of the 911 Turbo, which includes fully power-adjustable leather seats for the driver and passenger (with driver's side memory), programmable remote entry and security system with alarm and immobilizer, and a digital audio system with an in-dash CD player.

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The fastest convertible 911 ever produced

For the first time in 14 years the Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet is back on the market with even more power and outstanding performance. Acceleration from 0 - 62 mph is achieved in a mere 4.3 seconds, sprinting on to 100mph in just 9.5 seconds and a top speed of 190 mph, making it the quickest open-top 911 ever to be produced.

Maximum output of the 3.6 litre flat-six power unit is boosted by two exhaust gas turbochargers, producing 420bhp (309kW) at 6000rpm. Maximum torque is equally impressive, delivering a constant 413 lb-ft (560Nm) all the way from 2700 - 4600 rpm.

The high-performance power unit also incorporates VarioCam Plus, combining Porsche's VarioCam intake-side camshaft adjustment with an intake-side valve lift changeover system. The system is made up of four valves per cylinder, infinitely controlled camshaft adjusters and switching valve tappets. The result is optimum power and torque management and the reduction of fuel consumption and exhaust emissions.

Like the Coupé the 911 Turbo Cabriolet comes with a four-wheel drive system as standard, complete with viscous multi-plate coupling, which conveys 5 per cent of the engine's power to the front wheels in normal road conditions and up to 40 per cent on wet or slippery surfaces.

Active safety is further enhanced with Porsche Stability Management (PSM) which also comes as standard. PSM works to stabilise the car both longitudinally and laterally, intervening with the engine management and brake system when the car exceeds its maximum limits.

The outstanding braking system matches the 911 Turbo Coupé, having four-piston fixed-calliper brakes, internally ventilated, cross-drilled brake discs measuring 330 mm in diameter front and rear. Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB) are available as an option.

The bodyshell of the 911 Turbo Cabriolet is based on the structure of the Coupé with special reinforcements and strengthening body elements to replace the stabilising effect of a fixed roof. The Cabriolet comes with reinforced side-sills featuring body panels and elements double in thickness, additional junction plates and shaft reinforcements behind the B-pillar. The 911 Turbo Cabriolet is the first Porsche sports car to use ultra-strong DP600 steel at this point in the interest of maximum strength and stiffness, making it one of the stiffest open-air structures within the 911 series.

The car's soft-top is constructed from high-quality fabric, featuring Porsche's revolutionary zigzag folding mechanism, and can be opened and closed while driving at speeds of up to 31 mph (50 km/h). The roof operates at the touch of a button, taking a mere 20 seconds to fold away beneath the compartment lid.

The car's soft-top is constructed from high-quality fabric, featuring Porsche's revolutionary zigzag folding mechanism, and can be opened and closed while driving at speeds of up to 31 mph (50 km/h). The roof operates at the touch of a button, taking a mere 20 seconds to fold away beneath the compartment lid.

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High bid of $30,000 at 2015 Mecum : Monterey. (did not sell)
Sold for $36,300 at 2015 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas.
Sold for $26,950 at 2016 Barrett-Jackson : Las Vegas.
This Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet currently has 47,000 miles. It has a 315 horsepower engine mated to a 6-speed transmission. It has air conditioning, power comfort heated seats, stability control, 18 inch Black alloy wheels, power convertible roof with heated glass, power windows, power locks, power mirrors, and keyless mirrors.
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The 996 model 911 was the first water-cooled 911. This particular example is a 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo with twin turbochargers fitted to the Mezger 3.6 liter flat six-cylinder engine, helping to deliver 415 horsepower. This example is in original condition and has the factory Carbon Package.