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Carrera
3.6L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, RWD
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$192,900â€
Porsche 911 Carrera (1998) price & specs
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Overview
The 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Porsche 911 is regarded as a Super Sports built in Germany with prices starting at $192,900 before on-road costs.
This Porsche 911 is powered by a 3.6L 6-cylinder engine that has 210 kW of power (at 6100 rpm) and 330 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission.
The Porsche 911 measures 1285mm (50.6 inches) in height, 4245mm (167.1 inches) in length, 1792mm (70.6 inches) in width with a 2272mm (89.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1475kg (3251.8 lbs) of unladen weight. The 911 Carrera comes standard with 225/30 R18 front tyres and 285/30 R18 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, 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
1 - 8 years
1 year
8 years
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Dimensions
4,245 mm
1,792 mm
1,285 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,245 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,792 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,285 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,272 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,740 mm |
| Load Capacity | 235 mm |
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Explore Porsche 911 Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Bore Engine: 100
Engine (cc): 3600
Compression Ratio: 11.3
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine (L): 3.6
Engine Location: Rear
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 2
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Stroke Engine: 76.4
Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel System
Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Capacity Gal: 19.5
Capacity (L): 74
Clock
Type: Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Type: Analogue
Odometer
Number of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Type: Gauge
Oil Temperature
Type: Gauge
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 285
Maximum Power (kW): 210
Maximum Torque (lb ft): 244
Maximum Torque (Nm): 330
Measurement Standard: DIN
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6100
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Drive
Driven Wheels: Rear
Transmission
Number of Speeds: 6
Type: Manual
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Type: Leather Covered
Suspension
Location: Front
Front Spring Type: Coil
Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Front Type: Strut
Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Location: Rear
Rear Spring Type: Coil
Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Rear Type: Wishbone
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 40
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Front Wheels Tire Width: 225
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 285
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 18
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 18
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 10
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Local Body Type: Coupe
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Galvanised
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Front
Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Boot/Hatch
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
Cargo Capacity
Rear Seat Down (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down (L): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (cu ft): 0
Rear Seat Down to Lower Window (L): 0
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (cu ft): 4.3
Rear Seat Up to Lower Window (L): 123
External Dimensions
Kerb to Kerb Turning Circle (mm): 11740
Front Track (in): 55.6
Front Track (mm): 1411
Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle (ft): 38.5
Overall Height (in): 50.6
Overall Height (mm): 1285
Overall Length (in): 167.1
Overall Length (mm): 4245
Overall Width (in): 70.6
Overall Width (mm): 1792
Rear Track (in): 59.2
Rear Track (mm): 1504
Wheelbase (in): 89.4
Wheelbase (mm): 2272
Internal Dimensions
Front Headroom (in): 37.4
Front Headroom (mm): 950
Rear Headroom (in): 32.3
Rear Headroom (mm): 820
Front Hip Room (in): 52.5
Front Hip Room (mm): 1334
Rear Hip Room (in): 44.7
Rear Hip Room (mm): 1135
Front Leg Room (in): 43
Front Leg Room (mm): 1092
Front Shoulder Room (in): 49.2
Front Shoulder Room (mm): 1250
Rear Shoulder Room (in): 47.2
Rear Shoulder Room (mm): 1198
Exterior Door Handles
Color: Body Colour
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Conventional
Configuration: Single
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Gloss
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery
Material: Cloth/Felt
Door Mirrors/Cameras
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Driver
Driver Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Colour: Painted
Heated Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras: yes
Mirrors/Cameras Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Mirrors/Cameras Type: Electrically Adjustable
Headlight Cleaners
Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Sun Visors
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Number of Windshield Wiper Speeds: 3
Weights
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked (lb): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (kg): 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked (lb): 0
Gross Vehicle Weight (kg): 1710
Gross Vehicle Weight (lb): 3770
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1475
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3252
Antenna
Type: Element
Audio Anti-Theft Protection
Type: Code
Audio System
Cassette Player: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 10
Ashtray
Illuminated Front Ashtray: yes
Location: Front
Cigar Lighter
Illuminated Front Seat Lighter: yes
Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights
Delayed Fade: yes
Number of Door Switches: 2
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Mechanical
Vanity Mirror
Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Material: Leather
Floor Covering
Load Area: Textile
Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Instrument Panel: Leather
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints
Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Driver Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Driver Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Driver
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Fore/Aft Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 4
Door Pockets Bins
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Glove Compartment
Illuminated: yes
Lid: yes
Lockable: yes
Air Conditioning
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Micro Filter: yes
Number of Fan Speeds: 4
Recirculation Setting: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Interior Monitoring: yes
Power Locks
Internal Switch: yes
Operation: key
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