Powertrain
- 3.4-liter, 296-horsepower(221 kW), DOHC aluminum alloy, water-cooled, horizontally opposed, 6-cylinder engine
- Fully integrated electronic ignition and fuel injection systems Digital Motor Electronics (DME) with dual knock sensors and hot film air flow sensors
- Dual-mass flywheel
- Six-speed manual transmission or optional five-speed Tiptronic S dual-function transmission with console-mounted shift lever and gear selection switches in steering wheel
- Hydraulically activated, single-disc dry clutch
- VarioCam" variable valve timing system
Chassis
- Rack and pinion steering with force-sensitive power-assist
- Fully independent suspension: Front: MacPherson-type struts, aluminum alloy lower control arms with stabilizer bar Rear: Aluminum alloy, multi-link LSA axle with toe correction characteristics; stabilizer bar
- Power-assisted, aluminum alloy four-piston monoblock fixed caliper, internally ventilated, four-wheel cross-drilled disc brakes with anti-lock braking system (ABS 5.3) and asbestos free pads
- Five-spoke pressure-cast light alloy wheels with locks: Front: 7J x 17 with 205/50 ZR-17 steel-belted radial tires Rear: 9J x 17 with 255/40 ZR-17 steel-belted radial tires
- 17-gallon (65 liter) fuel tank
Exterior
- Two door Coupe with 2 + 2 seating
- Electric sliding sunroof
- Fog lights integrated into the headlight unit
- Halogen headlights with variable focus and washer system
- Speed-dependent extendible rear spoiler with integrated third brake light
- Welded, unitized body construction; double-sided, zinc galvanized steel
- F&R energy-absorbing bumpers
- Second generation side-impact protection
- Heated windshield washer nozzles
- Electrically adjustable and heated outside mirrors
- Windshield antenna with signal amplifier
- Two-stage rear window defroster
- Tinted glass all around and windshield with graduated tint
- Outside door handles painted to match exterior color
Interior
- Front and side airbags for driver and front seat passenger
- Three-point inertia-reel seatbelts, front and rear
- Five position height adjustment for front seat belt shoulder harness
- Partial leather reclining bucket seats with electric back rest adjustment
- Individually folding rear seat backs
- Air conditioning with automatic temperature control
- Particle filters for ventilation system
- Leather covered steering wheel, axially adjustable
- Backlit analog instrumentation with tachometer and gauges, corresponding warning lights
- On board diagnostic system (OBD II)
- Trip odometer
- Power windows
- Brake pad wear indicator
- Visor Vanity Mirrors
- Interior lighting with delayed shut-off
- Cruise control
- Remote entry and electronic immobilizer system
- Central locking and alarm system
- AM/FM digital display stereo cassette radio with 4 speakers and amplifier
- Cassette shelf
- Storage space behind rear seats
Warranties
- Four-year, new vehicle 50,000 mile/80,000 kilometer limited warranty, including the Porsche roadside assistance program
- Ten-year, rust-perforation limited warranty with unlimited mileage/kilometers
Options
- Compact disc player
- Remote compact disc changer
- Sound package with 10 speakers, 6x25 watt amplifier
- Digital sound package
- Rear window wiper
- Front seats with adjustable heating
- Full power seats for driver and front passenger
- Electric lumbar support for driver and front passenger seats
- Leather sport seats with electric height adjustment for driver and front passenger
- Supple, gathered-leather seat upholstery, front and rear
- Environmentally-compatible, water-based metallic paint
- Motor sound package
- Traction control with automatic brake differential (ABD)
- Pressure-cast light alloy 18-inch wheels with locks
- Sport package (chassis tuning, traction control/ABD, 18-inch wheels)
- Rim caps with Porsche crest
- Aero kit front and rear spoilers and rocker panels
- On board computer
- Active carbon interior filter
- Non-smoker package
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