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Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

General information

ModelPorsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3596 ccm (219.43 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving11.0 litres/100 km (21.38 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear
Displacement3596 ccm (219.43 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 6 cylinder
Max power355.00 PS (261 kW or 350 HP) at 6800 Rev. per min.
Max torque370.00 Nm (37.7 kgf-m or 272.9 ft.lbs) at 4250 Rev. per min.
Compression11.3:1
Fuel systemIndirect injection, multi point
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemDry sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed280.0 km/h (174.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2491 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4150 litres (1,096 gallons)
Cargo space135 litres (36 gallons)
Optional cargo space130 litres (34 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringPower assisted steering Power assisted steering Power assisted steering Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks
Brake detailsAntilocking brake system, Electronic brake distribution, Automatic stabilisation control Antilocking brake system Antilocking brake system Antilocking brake system (ABS).

Dimensions and weight

Weight1425 kg (3,141.6 pounds)
Max weight with load1930 kg (4,254.9 pounds)
Towing weight1365 kg (3,009.3 pounds)
Overall length4790 mm (188.6 inches)
Overall width1780 mm (70.1 inches)
Overall height1310 mm (51.6 inches)
Ground clearance110 mm (4.3 inches)
Wheelbase2360 mm (92.9 inches)
Fuel capacity64.0 litres (16.91 gallons)

Other specifications

Aprox price as new EUR85206
CO2 emissions248.0 g/km
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