What Is It?
2005 Porsche 911
What's Special About It?
Although the 2005 Porsche 911 was shown to the media this past summer, the revamped model made its official public debut on the show floor in Paris. The all-new 911 is available only in coupe form for 2005, as either a base model Carrera, or high-performance Carrera S.
There's a long list of enhancements for the 911, including a new six-speed manual shifter, variable rack and pinion steering and the new Porsche Active Suspension Management system (PASM) which allows drivers to swap between normal and sport suspension settings with the push of a button. There's also a Sport Chrono Package Plus that records and displays lap times, along with a more comfortable interior with new seating options and increased safety due to head-protecting airbags.
The standard power plant is now a 3.6-liter flat six rated at 325 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque while the Carrera S is upgraded with a 3.8-liter version of the same engine that produces 355 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Apart from the larger displacement, the S differs from the standard Carrera by the following standard equipment: the PASM system, larger brakes with red calipers, 19-inch wheels instead of the Carrera's 18-inchers, bi-xenon headlamps, a sportier steering wheel, faux aluminum cabin trim and a silver-colored logo mounted on the rear deck lid.
What's Edmunds Take?
While the styling still closely resembles the outgoing 911 (most recently updated in 1999) don't let the similar look fool you. The lines have been smoothed out to improve aerodynamics, and the new car is slightly shorter in length and taller with a wider track for improved stability. The end result is a 911 that not only looks like it should, but also one that's bound to produce one of the most refined driving experiences ever offered in the four decades of the 911's existence. — Kelly Toepke
2005 Porsche 911
What's Special About It?
Although the 2005 Porsche 911 was shown to the media this past summer, the revamped model made its official public debut on the show floor in Paris. The all-new 911 is available only in coupe form for 2005, as either a base model Carrera, or high-performance Carrera S.
There's a long list of enhancements for the 911, including a new six-speed manual shifter, variable rack and pinion steering and the new Porsche Active Suspension Management system (PASM) which allows drivers to swap between normal and sport suspension settings with the push of a button. There's also a Sport Chrono Package Plus that records and displays lap times, along with a more comfortable interior with new seating options and increased safety due to head-protecting airbags.
The standard power plant is now a 3.6-liter flat six rated at 325 horsepower and 273 pound-feet of torque while the Carrera S is upgraded with a 3.8-liter version of the same engine that produces 355 hp and 295 lb-ft of torque. Apart from the larger displacement, the S differs from the standard Carrera by the following standard equipment: the PASM system, larger brakes with red calipers, 19-inch wheels instead of the Carrera's 18-inchers, bi-xenon headlamps, a sportier steering wheel, faux aluminum cabin trim and a silver-colored logo mounted on the rear deck lid.
What's Edmunds Take?
While the styling still closely resembles the outgoing 911 (most recently updated in 1999) don't let the similar look fool you. The lines have been smoothed out to improve aerodynamics, and the new car is slightly shorter in length and taller with a wider track for improved stability. The end result is a 911 that not only looks like it should, but also one that's bound to produce one of the most refined driving experiences ever offered in the four decades of the 911's existence. — Kelly Toepke
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