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Porsche 911 Carrera

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera

2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3824 cm3 / 233.4 cu in / 233.4 cu in, 253.5 kW / 339.9 hp / 339.9 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 289 km/h / 180 mph / 180 mph top speed, consumption 11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mpg-UK / 20.5 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from2008
Model911 CarreraIssued until
Serie911Number made
Model family997Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)135 l / 4.77 cu ft / 4.77 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4130 l / 145.85 cu ft / 145.85 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)135 l / 4.77 cu ft / 4.77 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4435 mm / 174.6 in / 174.6 inTotal (curb) weight1415 kg / 3120 lb / 3120 lb
Width1808 mm / 71.2 in / 71.2 inDry weight
Height1310 mm / 51.6 in / 51.6 inLoad capacity480 kg / 1058 lb / 1058 lb
Wheelbase2350 mm / 92.5 in / 92.5 inGross (max.) weight1875 kg / 4134 lb / 4134 lb
Track front1486 mm / 58.5 in / 58.5 inTowing weight1320 kg / 2910 lb / 2910 lb
Track rear1530 mm / 60.2 in / 60.2 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity64 l / 14.1 UK gal / 16.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.89  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.29Frontal area (A)2.01 m2 / 21.6 sq ft / 21.6 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.58 m2 / 6.2 sq ft / 6.2 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)14.4 kW / 19.3 hp / 19.3 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) (Boxer, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerPorscheValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium block & headBore97.0 mm / 3.82 in / 3.82 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke81.5 mm / 3.21 in / 3.21 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.19
Fuel supplydirect petrol injectionEngine displacement3824 cm3 / 233.4 cu in / 233.4 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity602.33 cm3/cylinder / 36.756 cu in/cylinder / 36.756 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio12.5 : 1
SumpdryMax. output power253.5 kW / 339.9 hp / 339.9 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque390.0 N·m / 287.6 lb·ft / 287.6 lb·ft at 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm7500 rpm / 7500 rpm / 7500 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)121.3 kW / 162.7 hp / 162.7 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output66.3 kW/l / 1.457 bhp/cu in / 1.457 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque107.9 N·m/l / 0.94 lb·ft/cu in / 0.94 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.88
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.44

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed289 km/h / 180 mph / 180 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio240.3 kW/ton / 182.1 bhp/ton / 182.1 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h4.90 s / 4.90 s / 4.90 sFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)11.5 l/100km / 24.6 mpg-UK / 20.5 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time23.60 s / 23.60 s / 23.60 s CO2 emissions242 g/km / 389 g/mi / 389 g/mi
  Range557 km / 346 mi / 346 mi

Chassis

Engine locationrearEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering detailsPower assisted steering Optional traction control. Electronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)Suspension rearIndependent, Multi-link, Anti-roll (anti-sway) bar (ARB)
Wheels front8J x 18Wheels rear10.5J x 18
Tyres front235/40 ZR 18Tyres rear265/40 ZR 18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front330 mm / 13.0 in / 13.0 inBrake diameter rear330 mm / 13.0 in / 13.0 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 911 Carrera

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