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Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

2-door 2+2-seater drophead coupé (convertible coupé), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3800 cm3 / 231.9 cu in / 231.9 cu in, 283.4 kW / 380.0 hp / 380.0 hp @ 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm, 420.0 N·m / 309.8 lb·ft / 309.8 lb·ft @ 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm / 4400 rpm, manual 6-speed transmission, all wheel drive, 297 km/h / 185 mph / 185 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from2008
Model911 Carrera 4S CabrioletIssued until
Serie911Number made
Model family997Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4435 mm / 174.6 in / 174.6 inTotal (curb) weight1565 kg / 3450 lb / 3450 lb
Width1852 mm / 72.9 in / 72.9 inDry weight
Height1300 mm / 51.2 in / 51.2 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2350 mm / 92.5 in / 92.5 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1488 mm / 58.6 in / 58.6 inTowing weight
Track rear1548 mm / 60.9 in / 60.9 inWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity67 l / 14.7 UK gal / 17.7 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.89  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.29Frontal area (A)2.05 m2 / 22.1 sq ft / 22.1 sq ft
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.59 m2 / 6.4 sq ft / 6.4 sq ftAerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)14.7 kW / 19.7 hp / 19.7 hp

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) Total number of valves24
Engine ManufacturerPorscheValves per cylinder4
Engine constructionaluminium block & headBore102.0 mm / 4.02 in / 4.02 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke77.5 mm / 3.05 in / 3.05 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.32
Fuel supplydirect petrol injectionEngine displacement3800 cm3 / 231.9 cu in / 231.9 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity633.33 cm3/cylinder / 38.648 cu in/cylinder / 38.648 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio12.5 : 1
SumpdryMax. output power283.4 kW / 380.0 hp / 380.0 hp at 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm / 6500 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque420.0 N·m / 309.8 lb·ft / 309.8 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)133.2 kW / 178.6 hp / 178.6 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output74.6 kW/l / 1.639 bhp/cu in / 1.639 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque110.5 N·m/l / 0.97 lb·ft/cu in / 0.97 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

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

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed297 km/h / 185 mph / 185 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio242.8 kW/ton / 184.0 bhp/ton / 184.0 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)10.40 s / 10.40 s / 10.40 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time23.30 s / 23.30 s / 23.30 s CO2 emissions263 g/km / 423 g/mi / 423 g/mi
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationrearEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion VPASSteering details
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontIndependent, MacPherson strut, Coil springsSuspension rearIndependent, Multi-link, Coil springs
Wheels front8J x 19Wheels rear11J x 19
Tyres front235/35 ZR 19Tyres rear305/30 ZR 19
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)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

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