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Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Automatic

(2008 model)

Brief specs of 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet Automatic

2-door 4-seater convertible (cabriolet), petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 24-valve flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) engine, DOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam), 3823 cm3 / 233.3 cu in / 233.3 cu in, 261.0 kW / 350.0 hp / 350.0 hp @ 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm, 400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft @ 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm, automatic 6-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 293 km/h / 182 mph / 182 mph top speed, consumption 11.6 l/100km / 24.4 mpg-UK / 20.3 mpg-US

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from2008
Model911 Carrera S Cabriolet AutomaticIssued 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)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

Length4430 mm / 174.4 in / 174.4 inTotal (curb) weight1505 kg / 3318 lb / 3318 lb
Width1810 mm / 71.3 in / 71.3 inDry weight
Height1310 mm / 51.6 in / 51.6 inLoad capacity380 kg / 838 lb / 838 lb
Wheelbase2360 mm / 92.9 in / 92.9 inGross (max.) weight1885 kg / 4156 lb / 4156 lb
Track frontTowing weight1320 kg / 2910 lb / 2910 lb
Track rearWeight distribution (front)
Ground clearanceFuel capacity64 l / 14.1 UK gal / 16.9 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.88  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)0.3Frontal area (A)2.02 m2 / 21.7 sq ft / 21.7 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)0.60 m2 / 6.5 sq ft / 6.5 sq ft (est.)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)15.0 kW / 20.1 hp / 20.1 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 constructionBore99.0 mm / 3.90 in / 3.90 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke82.8 mm / 3.26 in / 3.26 in
Fuel detailsunleaded 98Bore/Stroke ratio1.2
Fuel supplyInjectionEngine displacement3823 cm3 / 233.3 cu in / 233.3 cu in
Engine Main bearingsUnitary capacity637.37 cm3/cylinder / 38.895 cu in/cylinder / 38.895 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignDOHC (double overhead camshafts, twin cam)Compression ratio11.8 : 1
SumpdryMax. output power261.0 kW / 350.0 hp / 350.0 hp at 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm / 6600 rpm
AspirationMax. torque400.0 N·m / 295.0 lb·ft / 295.0 lb·ft at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm
Compressor typeMaximum rpm
IntercoolerMax. net output (power at the wheels)104.4 kW / 140.0 hp / 140.0 hp (est.)
CoolantwaterSpecific output68.3 kW/l / 1.500 bhp/cu in / 1.500 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converterSpecific torque104.6 N·m/l / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in / 0.92 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

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

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed293 km/h / 182 mph / 182 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio235.9 kW/ton / 178.7 bhp/ton / 178.7 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)11.6 l/100km / 24.4 mpg-UK / 20.3 mpg-US
Standing ¼mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions248 g/km / 399 g/mi / 399 g/mi
  Range552 km / 343 mi / 343 mi

Chassis

Engine locationrearEngine alignment
SteeringSteering detailsElectronic stabilisation program (ESP).
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle12.0 m / 39.4 ft / 39.4 ft
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front330/30-ZR20Tyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Brakes detailsABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

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

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