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Driver's Log; 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo X50.(evaluations of the car)
Date in fleet: May 12-19 As-tested price: $137,145 Powertrain: 3.6-liter H6; awd, six-speed manual Hp: 444 @ 5700 rpm Torque: 457 @ 3500-4500 rpm Curb weight: 3388 pounds MPG (EPA combined/ AW observed): 18.15/16.47
RAYNAL: What!?! No outside temperature gauge? Pitiful.
Kidding, folks. Here we have, in my opinion, the world's best car. Need I explain why? It's the perfect size, not too big, not too small. Performance is awe-inspiring (who can quibble with a just-over-four-second 0-to-60-mph time?), grip is ferocious, awd keeps it all in superb control and the brakes work like few you'll ever feel. Just as impressive is the way the car is perfectly capable warbling around town. You can do your shopping, haul your kids and trundle slowly down side streets. I did all that, then went for a couple of blasts down the freeway. Awesome.
The things I like most: The car is like a Civic when you want it to be, and then offers supercar performance when you want that. It's rare I feel a car is worth a six-digit price, but this one ...
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Source: HighBeam Research, Driver's Log; 2003 Porsche 911 Turbo X50.(evaluations of the car)