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Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

2-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3596 cm3 / 219.4 cu in / 219.4 cu in, 261.0 kW / 350.0 hp / 350.0 hp @ 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm, 370.0 N·m / 272.9 lb·ft / 272.9 lb·ft @ 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 280 km/h / 174 mph / 174 mph top speed, consumption 11.0 l/100km / 25.7 mpg-UK / 21.4 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from2008
Model911 Carrera CabrioletIssued until
Serie911Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typeconvertible (cabriolet)Number of seats4
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)135 l / 4.77 cu ft / 4.77 cu ft
Passenger space (volume)4150 l / 146.56 cu ft / 146.56 cu ftMax. cargo capacity (volume)130 l / 4.59 cu ft / 4.59 cu ft

Dimensions & Weight

Length4790 mm / 188.6 in / 188.6 inTotal (curb) weight1425 kg / 3142 lb / 3142 lb
Width1780 mm / 70.1 in / 70.1 inDry weight
Height1310 mm / 51.6 in / 51.6 inLoad capacity505 kg / 1113 lb / 1113 lb
Wheelbase2360 mm / 92.9 in / 92.9 inGross (max.) weight1930 kg / 4255 lb / 4255 lb
Track frontTowing weight1365 kg / 3009 lb / 3009 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearance110 mm / 4.3 in / 4.3 inFuel capacity64 l / 14.1 UK gal / 16.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio2.03  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)1.98 m2 / 21.3 sq ft / 21.3 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.59 m2 / 6.4 sq ft / 6.4 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)14.8 kW / 19.8 hp / 19.8 hp (est.)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) (Boxer, 6 cylinder)Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionBore
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio
Fuel supplyIndirect injection, multi pointEngine displacement3596 cm3 / 219.4 cu in / 219.4 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.3 : 1
SumpdryMax. output power261.0 kW / 350.0 hp / 350.0 hp at 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm
AspirationMax. torque370.0 N·m / 272.9 lb·ft / 272.9 lb·ft at 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm / 4250 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)104.4 kW / 140.0 hp / 140.0 hp (est.)
CoolantSpecific output72.6 kW/l / 1.595 bhp/cu in / 1.595 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque102.9 N·m/l / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in / 0.90 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears6
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed280 km/h / 174 mph / 174 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio249.1 kW/ton / 188.7 bhp/ton / 188.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel 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)11.0 l/100km / 25.7 mpg-UK / 21.4 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions248 g/km / 399 g/mi / 399 g/mi
  Range582 km / 362 mi / 362 mi

Chassis

Engine locationrearEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsPower assisted steering Power assisted steering Power assisted steering Electronic stabilisation pro
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle11.0 m / 36.1 ft / 36.1 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front205/55-R17Tyres rear295/30-ZR18
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system), EBD (electronic brake-force distribution), ASC (automatic stabilisation control)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

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