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Porsche 911 Carrera S

General information

ModelPorsche 911 Carrera S
Year2008
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating57.7 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3824 ccm (233.34 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Fuel mixed driving8.1 litres/100 km (29.04 miles per gallon)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags2. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear
Displacement3824 ccm (233.34 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 6 cylinder
Max power355.00 PS (261 kW or 350 HP) at 6600 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.00 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.0 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Compression11.8:1
Bore x stroke96.0 x 82.8 mm (3.8 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemElectronic fuel injection (EFI)
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemDry sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed293.0 km/h (182.1 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.2 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2500 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space135 litres (36 gallons)
Optional cargo space135 litres (36 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3
Climate controlAir condition.

Steering, brakes and tires

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

Dimensions and weight

Weight1420 kg (3,130.6 pounds)
Max weight with load1865 kg (4,111.6 pounds)
Towing weight1320 kg (2,910.1 pounds)
Overall length4790 mm (188.6 inches)
Overall width1810 mm (71.3 inches)
Overall height1710 mm (67.3 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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