2001 Porsche 911 Porsche 911 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Coupe Coupe RWD Germany After a one-year hiatus, the 911 Turbo model makes its much-anticipated return and brings with it 415 tire-shredding horsepower. All 911s get electric engine cover and trunk releases, improved interior lighting, and improved trunk carpet. A new optional audio system includes a bass box, there are optional "Turbo Look 1" wheels, a self dimming day/night rear view mirror, and a new three-spoke steering wheel with colored Porsche crests. Finely honed sports car abilities, available in all-wheel-drive, convertible, and turbo forms, legendary prestige. Looks too much like a Porsche Boxster, engine layout attempts to fight the laws of physics. The Porsche 911 continues to be one of the world's top sports cars. Porsche has the uncanny ability to build a car that has stunning performance (zero-60 in under 4 seconds for Turbo models), legendary mystique (what 13-year-old boy doesn't dream of owning a 911?) and real-world functionality (a useable interior and optional all-wheel drive). Back in 1999, the 911 underwent its first "clean-sheet" redesign since its introduction in 1965. Longer, wider and sleeker than any previous 911, the newest version nevertheless maintains the unmistakable 911 profile and classic styling cues. There are currently five models: the Carrera Coupe and Carrera Cabriolet, the all-wheel-drive Carrera 4 Coupe and Carrera 4 Cabriolet, and the new-for-2001 911 Turbo. Like all previous 911s, the current models feature a rear-mounted, horizontally- opposed six-cylinder engine. Serious Porsche enthusiasts cried foul when Porsche announced the engine would be water-cooled rather than air-cooled, but it's hard to argue with the results. The all-aluminum 3.4-liter engine generates 300 horsepower and 258 foot-pounds of torque. In the Turbo model the engine grows to 3.6-liters, features twin turbochargers, and generates 415 horsepower and 413 foot-pounds of torque. Porsche offers the choice of either a six-speed manual or a five-speed Tiptronic S automatic transmission on all models, including the Turbo (this is the first time an automatic has been available on the 911 Turbo since that model was introduced in 1974). The Tiptronic S allows drivers the option to manually select transmission gears via steering wheel-mounted thumb switches. Using the thumb switches can activate the Tiptronic's manual mode, even if the shift lever is in the "D" position. To keep the chassis under control, Porsche's 911 gets an independent suspension that uses an optimized MacPherson strut design in front and a multilink setup in the rear. The standard 17-inch wheels come with 205/50ZR17 tires in front and 255/40ZR17 tires in back. An optional 18-inch wheel/tire package (standard on Turbo models) enhances both looks and performance. For ultimate traction, there's the all-wheel-drive system found on Carrera 4 and Turbo models. This system can direct torque to the front wheels at a rate of 5 to 40 percent, depending on available traction and power applied. Carrera 4s and Turbos also receive the Porsche Stability Management system (PSM) as standard equipment (optional on Carreras). In the 911 coupes, the rear seatbacks (don't plan on actually putting people back there) fold down to create a flat cargo floor. The one-touch power soft top on the Cabriolet models folds compactly in a compartment behind the rear seats. A standard hardtop cover fits flush against the body with the roof lowered. What's not to like? Well, the 911 has the unfortunate problem of sharing very similar front-end looks with its smaller brother, the Boxster. For a $15,000 premium, it'd be nice not to be confused with a lesser car. And with MSRPs ranging from the mid 60s to $120,000, the Porsche heritage still includes sapping a big bundle of cash out of your wallet. But if you're looking for supercar performance in a legendary package, it's tough to top the 911. Acura NSX Chevrolet Corvette Dodge Viper Jaguar XK-Series Mercedes-Benz CLK55 AMG 450,000 450,000 450,000 10Unlimited NA NA NA 6 3.4 liters Horizontally Opposed 300 hp @ 6800 rpm 258 ft-lbs. @ 4600 rpm 174.5 in. 69.5 in. 51.4 in. 2910 lbs. 92.6 in. 38 in. 31.5 in. NA NA NA NA 44.5 in. NA 4.6 cu.ft. Standard Standard Not Available Standard Not Available Optional Optional Rating = Not Tested Rating = Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested Not Tested 17 gal. 17 mpg / 25 mpg 289 mi. / 425 mi. Insurance costs can vary greatly for this vehicle, depending on such factors as driver age, driver gender, teenage drivers in the household, driving records, theft loss data for your particular geographic region, miles driven per year, and other widely variable factors. Additionally, some companies charge a premium for certain makes and models, while others do not. $57,532 $66,500 7.35% $765 N/A CARRERA COUPE (6M): 3.4L H6 DOHC SMPI 24-valve engine with variable valve timing (requires premium unleaded fuel); 6-speed OD manual transmission; engine oil cooler; 120 amp alternator; transmission oil cooler; rear-wheel drive, 3.44 axle ratio; dual stainless steel exhaust with tailpipe finisher; front independent strut suspension with anti-roll bar, front coil springs, gas-pressurized front shocks, rear independent multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar, rear coil springs, gas-pressurized rear shocks; rack-and-pinion power steering with vehicle-speed-sensing assist; 4-wheel antilock disc brakes; 17 gal. capacity fuel tank; front license plate bracket, power retractable rear spoiler, side impact bars; express open/close sliding and tilting steel sunroof; front and rear body-colored bumpers; clearcoat monotone paint; projector beam halogen headlamps; additional exterior lights include front fog/driving lights; driver's and passenger's power remote body-colored heated folding outsidemirrors; front 17" x 7" silver alloy wheels, rear 17" x 9" silver alloy wheels; P205/50ZR17 BSW performance A/S front tires; 255/40 rear tires; compact steel spare wheel; air conditioning with climate control, air filter; AM/FM stereo radio, seek-scan feature, cassette player, 4 speakers, theft deterrent, window grid diversity antenna; cruise control; power door locks, remote keyless entry, remote hatch/trunk release, remote fuel door release; 1 power accessory outlet, front lighter element(s), driver's foot rest, smokers' package; instrumentation display includes tachometer, oil pressure gauge, water temperature gauge, volt gauge, in-dash clock, exterior temp, trip odometer; warning indicators include oil pressure, water temp, battery, low oil level, low coolant, lights on, key in ignition, low fuel, low washer fluid, brake fluid; driver's and passenger's front airbags, driver's and front passenger's door mounted side airbags; ignition disable, panic alarm, security system; tintedwindows with driver's and passenger's 1-touch down function; heated washer fluid jets, variable intermittent front windshield wipers, sun visor strip, rear window defroster; seating capacity of 4, front bucket seats with fixed headrests, center armrest with storage, driver and passenger seats include 2-way power adjustment, 6-way adjustment; 50/50 folding rear split-bench seat; front height adjustable seatbelts; leather seats, leather door trim insert with carpet lower, full cloth headliner, full carpet floor covering, leather/aluminum gearshift knob, aluminum interior accents; memory on driver's side seat with 3 memory settings including settings for exterior mirrors; interior lights include dome light with fade, 2 door curb lights, illuminated entry; leather-wrapped steering wheel with telescopic adjustment; dual illuminated vanity mirrors; day/night rearview mirror; full floor console, mini overhead console rear console with storage, instrument panel covered bin, interior concealedstorage, 2 seatback storage pockets, driver's and passenger's door bins; carpeted cargo floor; black side window moldings, black front windshield molding, black rear window molding and body-colored door handles. CARRERA 4 COUPE (6M) (in addition to or instead of CARRERA COUPE (6M) equipment): Full-time traction control, electronic stability control, and passenger's power remote outside mirror with tilt-down function. CARRERA CONVERTIBLE (6M) (in addition to or instead of CARRERA COUPE (6M) equipment): Power convertible roof with lining, glass rear window, roll-over protection and hard top. CARRERA 4 CONVERTIBLE (6M) (in addition to or instead of CARRERA CONVERTIBLE (6M) equipment): Full-time traction control, electronic stability control, and passenger's power remote outside mirror with tilt-down function. TURBO COUPE (6M) (in addition to or instead of CARRERA 4 COUPE (6M) equipment): 3.6L H6 DOHC SMPI twin turbo 24-valve engine with variable valve timing; sport-ride suspension; 16.9 gal. capacity fuel tank; projector beam high intensity headlamps with washers; front 18" x 8" silver alloy wheel, rear 18 x 11" silver alloy wheels; P225/40ZR18 performance BSW front tires; 295/30 rear tires; 10 speakers, amplifier; driver and passenger seats include 8-way power adjustment; full leatherette headliner and leather-wrapped gearshift knob. -- Leather Interior Trim $2,712 $3,215 -- Leatherette with All Leather Seats $1,257 $1,490 -- Special Leather Interior $3,083 $3,655 030 Sport Chassis $589 $690 249 Transmission: 5 Speed Automatic with Tiptronic S $2,874 $3,420 413 Wheels: 18" Light Alloy Turbo Look $1,004 $1,190 414 Wheels: 18" High Gloss Turbo Look $1,821 $2,160 425 Rear Window Wiper $283 $335 436 3-Spoke Leather Steering Wheel with Air Bag $216 $255 446 Wheel Caps with Colored Porsche Crest (4) $144 $170 476 Porsche Stability Management $1,025 $1,215 5151 Wimbledon Green Met $2,556 $3,010 5353 Forest Green Met $2,556 $3,010 5454 Viola Met $2,556 $3,010 5555 Dark Blue $2,556 $3,010 5656 Cobalt Blue Met $2,556 $3,010 5858 Polar Silver Met $2,556 $3,010 5959 Slate Gray Met $2,556 $3,010 6262 Midnight Blue Met $2,556 $3,010 635 Park Assist System $444 $520 662 PCM Information/Navigation System $2,986 $3,540 982 Soft Look Leather Seats In Interior Color $329 $390 9898 Non-Met Color To Sample $3,567 $4,230 99 Leather In Color To Sample $4,158 $4,930 9999 Met Color To Sample $3,567 $4,230 E3E3 Lapis Blue Met $679 $805 E61 Small Arctic Silver Interior Package $717 $850 E74 Small Leather Package $991 $1,175 E75 Small Light Burr Maple Wood Package $1,754 $2,080 E76 Small Dark Burr Maple Wood Package $1,754 $2,080 E78 Large Arctic Silver Interior Package $2,597 $3,080 J4J4 Rain Forest Green Met $679 $805 L1L1 Orient Red Met $679 $805 M6A Black Floor Mat with Porsche Lettering $88 $110 M6F Metropol Blue Floor Mat $88 $110 M6H Natural Brown Floor Mats $88 $110 M6J Nephrite Green Floor Mat with Porsche Lettering $88 $110 M6M Boxster Red Floor Mat with Porsche Lettering $88 $110 M6P Graphite Grey Floor Mat with Porsche Lettering $88 $110 M6S Savanna Beige Floor Mat with Porsche Lettering $88 $110 N1N1 Zanzibar Red $679 $805 P01 Comfort Package $1,756 $2,090 P02 Technic Package $1,840 $2,190 P04 Advanced Technic Package $2,625 $3,125 P06 GT Package $7,972 $9,490 P08 Aerokit Package $6,880 $8,190 P11 Self-Dimming Inner Rearview Mirror $587 $690 P14 Heated Front Seats Package $341 $400 P15 Electrically Adjustable Front Seats $1,298 $1,520 P42 Design Package $2,843 $3,385 P43 Design Package $2,843 $3,385 P44 Small Carbon Package $2,092 $2,490 P45 Full Carbon Package $6,964 $8,290 P46 Full Carbon Package $6,964 $8,290 P50 Dark Wood Package $6,544 $7,790 P51 Dark Wood Package $6,544 $7,790 P52 Light Wood Package $6,544 $7,790 P53 Light Wood Package $6,544 $7,790 P55 Full Leather Package $4,108 $4,890 X1X1 Arctic Silver Met $679 $805 X26 All Leather Steering Wheel $1,114 $1,310 X28 Light Maple Burr Wood Steering Wheel $1,342 $1,580 X2X2 Meridian Met $679 $805 X30 Dark Maple Burr Wood Steering Wheel $1,342 $1,580 X45 Painted Instrument Dials In Interior Color $704 $835 X76 Flared Rocker Panels $1,459 $1,730 X77 Carbon/Leather Steering Wheel $1,342 $1,580 X99 Natural Leather Option $3,865 $4,600 XPA 3-Spoke Leather Steering Wheel $1,279 $1,510 XPB 3-Spoke Light Wood/Lthr Steering Wheel $1,490 $1,760 XPC 3-Spoke Dark Wood/Leather Steering Wheel $1,490 $1,760 XPD 3-Spoke Carbon/Leather Steering Wheel $1,490 $1,760 XRB Wheels: 18" Sport Classic $2,244 $2,660 XRL Wheels: 18" Sport Design $2,244 $2,660 XSC Porsche Crest In Headrest $178 $210 XX2 Footwell Lighting $607 $715 Y1Y1 Seal Grey Met $679 $805 Z8Z8 Black Met $679 $805