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Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet {996}

Bodywork

type 2+2 DHC
doors 2

Engine information

Bore × stroke 96.00 mm × 78.00 mm 3.78 in × 3.07 in
Cylinders F-6
Displace 3.4 litre 3387 cc (206.687 cu in)
Engine type DOHC
Valves 4 valves per cylinder | 24 valves in total
Engine construction
Sump Dry sumped
Compression ratio 11.30:1
Fuel system DME fuel injection
Maximum power
0-50 mph
0-60 mph
0-100 mph 11.90 s
0-100 km/h 5.40 s
80 - 120 km/h
402 m (Quarter mile)
Standing km 24.50 s
Top speed 280 km/h (174 mph)
Fuel consumption 17.2/8.5/10.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 emissions
Power to weight ratio 212.19 bhp/ton
Specific output
Maximum torque
bmep 1298.6 kPa (188.3 psi)
Specific torque 103.34 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 7300 rpm
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore / stroke ratio 1.23
Unitary capacity 564.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

Dimensions and weight

wheelbase 2350 mm
wheelbase 92.5 in
Length (milimeters) 4430 mm
Length (inches) 174.4 in
Width (milimeters) 1765 mm
Width (inches) 69.5 in
Height (milimeters) 1305 mm
Height (inches) 51.4 in
L:W ratio 1.89
Ground clearance (milimeters)
Ground clearance (inches)
Kerb weight (kilograms) 1395 kg
Kerb weight (pounds) 3075 lb
Weight distribuiton
Fuel capacity (litres) 64 litres
Fuel capacity (UK Ga) 14.1 UK Ga
Fuel capacity (US Gal) 16.9 US Gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient 0.300
Frontal area 1.94 m2
Cx 0.58

Chassis

Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Tyres 205/50 ZR 17
Wheels 7J x 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅
Braked area
Transmission 6M
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.44

General information

RAC rating 34.3
Number made
Model code
Model family 996
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available

Manual Download

Download 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet {996} PDF Manual
Designer unknown
Year 1998

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