PORSCHE
| The 911 Carrera reaches 60 m.p.h in just 4.3 seconds. It has a top speed 190. The 911 gets this power from a 3.6 liter 380 hp. V-6 engine, coupled to a 6-speed auto or manual. New for 2004 is the "cabriolet" convertible. The buyer picks from AWD or RWD. | |
| Price: $69,000-$93,200 | Trim Lines: 2, 4, GT3 |
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Even though the RWD Boxter is the cheapest Porsche, it is still expensive, compared to other cars. The 2.7 liter V-6 gives 228 hp. and the other 3.2 liter V-6 gives 258 hp. Both are mated to a 5-speed manual. Optional is anti-skid traction, navigation, and hardtop. |
| Price: $43,000-53,000 | Trim Lines: Boxter, Boxter S |
| From the front, the Carrera GT looks like a regular Porsche, even though it is a big super car. The 5.7 liter 605 hp. V-10 explains it. The top speed is 205 m.p.h. and can reach 60 3.9 seconds. If luxury appeals more to you, there is a matching five piece leather set. | |
| Price: $390,000 | Trim Lines: Carrera GT |
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The classic Porsche comes with two 3.6 liter V-6's. One gives 415 hp., and the other 456. Like the 911 Carrera, the GT2 comes in coupe or convertible and RWD or AWD. New is the tiptronic 6-speed automatic or 6-speed manual. The GT2 loses the rear seats for 2004. |
| Price: $117,000-$182,000 | Trim Lines: GT2, Turbo |
ROLLS-ROYCE
| The Phantom can stand out in any group of cars with its rear-hinged back doors that open off the front doors. The interior features fine carpentry, rich veneers, and quality leathers chosen for each car. The 6.7 liter 453 hp. V-12 is mated to a 7-speed auto. |  |
| Price: $320,000 | Trim Lines: Phantom |
SALEEN
| The S281 is a Mustang on the outside, but a Saleen on the inside. The hp. on the three 4.6 liter V-8's range from 285-425. The 5.3 liter 495 hp. V-8 is the best pick out of them. The S281 is given in coupe and convertible. The top trim gets a custom hood. |  |
| Price: $34,194-$175,000 | Trim Lines: S281, Extreme, Speedster |
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The S7 has one of the biggest engines in any car (excluding the 1000 hp. Cadillac V-16). It features a 7.0 liter 550 hp. V-8. It can also reach 60 m.p.h in less than 4 seconds. The S7 has a 6-speed manual, Conolly leather, power pedals, and premium stereo. |
| Price: $395,000 | Trim Lines: S7 |