| Model year | 2000 |
| Make | Porsche |
| Model | 911 |
| Style | Carrera 4 Coupe |
| Base MSRP | $71,020 |
| As-tested MSRP | $75,570 |
| Drive type | All-wheel drive |
| Engine type | 6 cylinder fuel injection |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3.4 |
| Valvetrain | 4 valves per cylinder |
| Redline (rpm) | 7,300 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 300@6,800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 258@4,600 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed manual |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 5.1 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 13.53@103.20 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 113.79 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 63.0 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.91 |
| Acceleration comments | Launching any four-wheel-drive vehicle is a challenge. I tried a lower rpm launch, without slipping the clutch and it bogged off the line. The next run I launched at about 4,000 rpms and it still bogged, but did run faster. The third and final attempt I launched at 5,000 with a slight bog off the line and the best time. I purposely tried not to slip the clutch on any launches due to the four-wheel-drive configuration, because it would not improve the launch and most likely just glaze the clutch. Acceleration, two words: fast and furious! |
| Braking comments | Very stable with no side to side movement, just straight and fast. I never felt the tires actually lock-up like I did with other vehicles tested on the same day. Excellent! |
| Handling comments | I was surprised at the tail-out control the car had, which was the fastest way around the circle. Probably had more in it if I wanted to really push the tires, but I was trying to keep tire wear to a minimum. |
| Fuel economy, mfr. est. (mpg) | 17 City 24 Highway |
| Edmunds observed (mpg) | 14.2 |
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