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    1998 Porsche 911

    New from

    $183,900 excl. on-roads

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    Warranty

    2 year, unlimited km

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    About the Porsche 911

    Last updated Sep 29, 2025

    The new Porsche 911 is a Super Sports offered in both 2D Convertible and 2D Coupe body styles. Available in Australia from $183,900 (MLRP, excl. on-roads) for the Carrera variant and topping out at $299,900 for the Turbo.

    There are 3 variants of the 911 available in Australia.

    Engine options include 3.4L multi-point injection (221kW/350Nm), 3.6L multi-point injection (210kW/330Nm) and 3.6L turbo multi-point injection (300kW/540Nm). Available with 6-speed manual, 5-speed automatic or 4-speed automatic transmissions. Both rear-wheel drive and four-wheel drive configurations are available.

    The new 1998 911 is offered with a 2 year, unlimited km warranty.

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    Power to Weight
    140 - 200 kW/t
    110.82 kW/t
    200 kW/t
    Boot Space
    88 - 130 litres
    88 litres
    320 litres
    Price
    $183,900 - $299,900
    $183,900
    $727,173
    Warranty (Years)
    2 years
    2 years
    Warranty (Distance)
    Unlimited
    Unlimited
    Years on Sale
    New this year - 7 years
    1 year
    7 years

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    1998 Porsche 911 Specs

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    Carrera

    • Audio
      • Antenna Type: Element
      • Anti-theft Protection Type: Code
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • Number Of Speakers: 10
      • System Cassette
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
      • System Radio Type: Am/fm
      • System Type: Stereo
    • Body exterior
      • Body Type: Coupe
      • Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Front Spoiler Location: Front
      • Local Body Type: Coupe
      • Local Number Of Doors: 2
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
      • Non-corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
      • Number Of Doors: 2
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
      • Trunk/hatch Spoiler Location: Boot/hatch
    • Brakes
      • Abs Four-wheel Location: 4-wheel
      • Number Of Disc Brakes: 4
      • Number Of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
    • Bumpers
      • Front Colour: Painted
      • Front Location: Front
      • Rear Colour: Painted
      • Rear Location: Rear
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 167.42
    • Convenience
      • Ashtray Front Illuminated
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seat Location: Front Seats
      • Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated
      • Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Front Ashtray Location: Front
      • Illuminated Entry System Door Key Surround
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Door Switches Lights: 2
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 1
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Location: Passenger
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
      • Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 130
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
      • Front Track (mm): 1455
      • Overall Height (mm): 1305
      • Overall Length (mm): 4430
      • Overall Width (mm): 1765
      • Rear Track (mm): 1500
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2350
    • Doors
      • Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
    • Fuel
      • Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
      • Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-point Injection
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 64
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 16.9
      • Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
      • Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
      • Number Of Odometers: 1
      • Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Carpet On Lower Door Panel
      • Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
      • Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
      • Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
      • Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
      • Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
      • Power Locks Internal Switch
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Paint
      • Type: Gloss
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Standard: As 2877
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 17.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 13
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 17.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 24.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 280
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 174
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 300
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 221
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 259
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Foam/plastic
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Safety
      • Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
      • Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
      • Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
      • Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-point
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
      • Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-point
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
      • Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Front Location: Front
      • Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Front Type: Strut
      • Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
      • Suspension Rear Location: Rear
      • Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
      • Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
      • Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
    • Ventilation
      • Fully Automated Climate Control
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
      • Ventilation System Recirculation Setting
    • Visibility
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Driver
      • Driver Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Front Electric Windows: Front
      • Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
      • Heated Driver Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras
      • Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Colour: Painted
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Location: Passenger
      • Passenger Door Mirrors/cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
      • Rear View Window Rear Window Defogger
      • Rear View Window Wipers: Intermittent
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
      • Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
      • Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
    • Warranty
      • Anti-corrosion Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Anti-corrosion Duration (months): 120
      • Paint Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Paint Distance (mile): Unlimited
      • Paint Duration (months): 36
      • Roadside Assistance Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Roadside Assistance Duration (months): 24
      • Total Powertrain Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Powertrain Duration (months): 24
      • Total Whole Vehicle Distance (km): Unlimited
      • Total Whole Vehicle Duration (months): 24
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1720
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1320
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Location: Front
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
      • Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    Carrera 4s

    Adds to Carrera:
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 144.83
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 123
      • Front Headroom (mm): 950
      • Front Hip Room (mm): 1334
      • Front Leg Room (mm): 1092
      • Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1250
      • Front Track (mm): 1411
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Front (in): 37.4
      • Interior Dimensions Headroom Rear (in): 32.3
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front (in): 52.5
      • Interior Dimensions Hip Room Rear (in): 44.7
      • Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front (in): 43
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front (in): 49.2
      • Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Rear (in): 47.2
      • Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11740
      • Overall Height (mm): 1285
      • Overall Length (mm): 4245
      • Overall Width (mm): 1792
      • Rear Headroom (mm): 820
      • Rear Hip Room (mm): 1135
      • Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1198
      • Rear Track (mm): 1504
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2272
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 74
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 19.5
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Analogue
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
      • Oil Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Leather
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Conventional
      • Headlights Configuration: Single
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Interior Monitoring
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 29
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 16.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 14
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 16.9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 25
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 270
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 168
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 285
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 210
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 330
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 244
      • Power Measurement Standard: Din
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6100
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/felt
    • Steering
      • Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional
    • Storage
      • Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
      • Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
      • Glove Compartment Illuminated
      • Glove Compartment Lid
      • Glove Compartment Lockable
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Micro Filter
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 3
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1790
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1450
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 8
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 18
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 10
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
    Removes from Carrera:
    • Audio
      • Disc Player Capacity: 6
      • System Disc Autochanger
      • System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
    • Body exterior
      • Non-corrosive Body Location: Full
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 167.42
    • Convenience
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Driver Vanity Mirror Location: Driver
      • Illuminated Entry System Door Key Surround
      • Memorized Door Mirror Position
      • Number Of Memorized Adjustment Settings: 3
      • Number Of Memorized Driver Seat Positions: 1
      • Passenger Vanity Mirror Illuminated
      • Reading Lights Front Location: Front
    • Dimensions
      • Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window (l): 130
      • External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle (ft): 34.8
      • Front Track (mm): 1455
      • Overall Height (mm): 1305
      • Overall Length (mm): 4430
      • Overall Width (mm): 1765
      • Rear Track (mm): 1500
      • Wall To Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10600
      • Wheelbase (mm): 2350
    • Fuel
      • Fuel Tank Capacity (l): 64
      • Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 16.9
    • Instrumentation
      • Clock Type: Digital
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
      • Instrument Cluster Type: Partial Digital
      • Water Temperature Type: Gauge
    • Interior trim
      • Door Panel Trim Carpet On Lower Door Panel
    • Lights
      • Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
      • Headlights Configuration: Twin
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Peripheral
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (mpg): 27
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 17.6
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 13
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 17.6
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.6
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 24.2
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 280
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 174
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 300
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 221
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 350
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 259
      • Power Measurement Standard: Eec
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
    • Roof
      • Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Foam/plastic
      • Roof Rail Cross Bars: Removable
    • Safety
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Driver Pre Tensioners
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Height Adjustable
      • Front Seat Belts Passenger Pre Tensioners
      • Side Airbag Front Location: Front
    • Steering
      • Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment
    • Storage
      • Console Dashboard Location: Dashboard
      • Console Dashboard Storage: Open
      • Console Dashboard Type: Full
      • Console Floor Location: Floor
      • Console Floor Storage: Open
      • Console Floor Type: Full
      • Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
    • Suspension
      • Suspension Rear Type: Multi-link
    • Ventilation
      • Ventilation System Digital Display
      • Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls
    • Visibility
      • Number Of Front Express Power Windows: 2
      • Number Of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 2
      • Safety Operation For Front Power Windows
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1720
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1320
    • Wheels
      • Front Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Front Wheels Rim Width Inch: 7
      • Front Wheels Tire Profile: 50
      • Front Wheels Tire Width: 205
      • Rear Wheels Rim Diameter Inch: 17
      • Rear Wheels Rim Width Inch: 9
      • Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 40
      • Rear Wheels Tire Width: 255

    Turbo

    Adds to Carrera 4s:
    • Audio
      • System In-dash Cd
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 200
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Length (mm): 4247
    • Instrumentation
      • Computer Average Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Average Speed
      • Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption
      • Computer Range For Remaining Fuel
      • External Temperature Type: Digital Display
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Xenon
    • Locks
      • Anti-theft Protection Remote Operation
      • Power Locks Operation: Remote
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8.2
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 21
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 11
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 21
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8.2
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 4.5
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 23
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 290
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 180
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 408
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 300
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 540
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 400
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 5750
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4500
    • Roof
      • Front Sunroof Location: Front
      • Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
      • Front Sunroof Sliding
      • Front Sunroof Type: Steel
    • Steering
      • Sports Steering Wheel
    • Suspension
      • Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1840
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1500
    Removes from Carrera 4s:
    • Audio
      • System Cassette
    • Calculated
      • Power-to-weight Ratio (kw/t): 144.83
    • Dimensions
      • Overall Length (mm): 4245
    • Lights
      • Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Conventional
    • Locks
      • Power Locks Operation: Key
    • Performance
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Country Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (l/100km): 16.9
      • Fuel Consumption As 2877 Urban (mpg): 14
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 City (l/100km): 16.9
      • Fuel Economy As 2877 Highway (l/100km): 8
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 100 Km/h: 5.3
      • Performance Acceleration 0 To 1000 M: 25
      • Performance Maximum Speed (km/h): 270
      • Performance Maximum Speed (mph): 168
      • Power Maximum Power (hp/ps): 285
      • Power Maximum Power (kw): 210
      • Power Maximum Torque (nm): 330
      • Power Maximum Torque (lb Ft): 244
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6100
      • Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
    • Weights
      • Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1790
      • Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1450
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    1998 Porsche 911 Warranty

    What is the warranty on a Porsche 911?

    The Porsche 911 offers a 2 year unlimited km warranty. This is separate to the warranty on offer under Australian Consumer Law which can be greater for certain parts based on what is deemed as a reasonable period of time.

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    Porsche 911 FAQs

    The cheapest Porsche 911 is the Carrera that starts from $183,900.

    The most expensive Porsche 911 is the Turbo that starts from $299,900.

    The best towing capacity of a Porsche 911 is null kg offered by the following variants: Carrera, Carrera 4s and Turbo.

    The largest Porsche 911 is the Carrera which measures 1765mm wide, 4430mm in length and sits 1305mm tall.

    The most powerful Porsche 911 is the Turbo which has 300kW of power from its 3.6L Turbo Multi-Point Injection engine.

    The Porsche 911 is built in Germany and shipped to Australia.

    The heaviest Porsche 911 is the Turbo which weighs 1840 kg (kerb weight).

    The Porsche 911 uses Premium Unleaded.