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Porsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet

General information

ModelPorsche 911 Carrera S Cabriolet
Year2006
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating60.7 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, unleaded 98
Fuel city driving13.1 litres/100 km (18.00 miles per gallon)
Fuel mixed driving11.8 litres/100 km (19.93 miles per gallon)
Fuel highway driving9.1 litres/100 km (25.99 miles per gallon)
Seats4
Drive4WD
Transmission6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual
Airbags4. Front airbags. Side airbags.

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear, transverse
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 stroke99.0 x 82.8 mm (3.9 x 3.3 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemLiquid
Gearbox6-speed automatic or 5-speed manual

Speed and acceleration

Top speed288.0 km/h (179.0 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)4.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2276 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCabriolet
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Cargo space105 litres (28 gallons)
Optional cargo space1770 litres (468 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

SteeringTraction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Power assisted steering. Traction control. Electronic stabilasation program (ESP). Electronic stabilasation program (ESP).
Turn circle11 m (448.8 inches)
Brake detailsAntiblocking system (ABS). ABS Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS). Antiblocking system (ABS).
Front suspensionIndependent
Rear suspensionIndependent

Dimensions and weight

Weight1560 kg (3,439.2 pounds)
Max weight with load1930 kg (4,254.9 pounds)
Towing weight3500 kg (7,716.2 pounds)
Overall length4430 mm (174.4 inches)
Overall width1860 mm (73.2 inches)
Overall height1310 mm (51.6 inches)
Ground clearance120 mm (4.7 inches)
Wheelbase2360 mm (92.9 inches)
Fuel capacity67.0 litres (17.70 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Aprox price as new USD88990
Aprox price as new EUR103103
Service interval20,000 km
CO2 emissions254.9 g/km
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