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To better accommodate the detritus of daily living, the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera’s storage and luggage areas have been improved, with a bigger glovebox, a larger forward cargo compartment, and expanded door panel bins offering more space to stow stuff. For 911 owners that plan to take the car to the track, a slick optional Sport Chrono Package Plus allows the driver to record and display lap times, count laps, and allows for more aggressive settings for PSM, PASM, and the Tiptronic transmission. Other options include a CD changer mounted in the luggage compartment, a 13-speaker Bose Surround Sound System with AudioPilot technology, and a DVD-based navigation system. Porsche ParkAssist, a programmable HomeLink universal transmitter, a steel sunroof and a roof rack are also available. Prices are expected to nudge north just a bit, starting right around $70,000 and going up from there. After the launch of the 911 Carrera coupes, expect convertibles and an all-wheel-drive 911 Carrera 4 within the year. New 911 Carrera 4S, Turbo and GT models are further out, likely arriving during the 2006 calendar year. Clearly, the 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera is a better car in every way than its predecessors, successfully blending traditional styling cues with modern technology and convenience. The bar has been raised…again.
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About Christian Wardlaw
Christian Wardlaw joined Autobytel's Automotive Information Center (AIC) in January 2003, and current serves as Manager of Content Development for Autobytel. Previously, Christian spent eight years as Editor-in-Chief and Director of Automotive Data for Edmunds.com. A writer, editor, and automobile aficionado, Christian is a different sort of car enthusiast. His passion lies in the vehicles that people most often buy, rather than with high-performance sports cars or ultra-luxury sedans. “Given the choice to spend an hour with a Dodge Viper or a Honda Accord, I’ll choose the Accord,” he claims. Unless, of course, the driving venue is a racetrack. Christian has been a car enthusiast all of his life, uttering “car” as his first word while growing up in Detroit. A graduate of Western Michigan University, he holds a bachelor’s degree in English. His daily drivers include a 1994 Mazda Miata, a 2004 Mazdaspeed Miata, and a 2005 Nissan Murano.
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