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Carrera S
3.8L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Coupe, Petrol, 4x4
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Porsche 911 Carrera S (2008) price & specs
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Overview
The 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S is a four-wheel drive, 2-door Coupe that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970 classified as a 997. The Porsche 911 is regarded as a Super Sports built in Germany with prices starting at $248,500 before on-road costs.
This Porsche 911 is powered by a 3.8L 6-cylinder engine that has 261 kW of power (at 6600 rpm) and 400 Nm of torque (at 4600 rpm) via a Five-speed Automatic transmission. Porsche claims the 911 Carrera S uses 12L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 286g of CO2. It has a 67L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 558km per full tank
The Porsche 911 measures 1300mm (51.2 inches) in height, 4427mm (174.3 inches) in length, 1852mm (72.9 inches) in width with a 2350mm (92.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1515kg (3340.0 lbs) of unladen weight. The 911 Carrera S comes standard with 235/30 R19 front tyres and 305/30 R19 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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Power to Weight
151.75 - 270.83 kW/t
145.16 kW/t
270.83 kW/t
Boot Space
175 litres
100 litres
450 litres
Fuel Efficiency
11.2 - 13.6 L/100km
11.1 L/100km
16.6 L/100km
Price
$201,000 - $425,700
$201,000
$505,691
Warranty (Years)
2 years
2 years
3 years
Warranty (Distance)
Unlimited
Unlimited
Years on Sale
1 - 8 years
1 year
8 years
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Dimensions
4,427 mm
1,852 mm
1,300 mm
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,427 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,852 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm |
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Explore Porsche 911 Features & Specs
Emission Control Level
CO2 Level (Combined): 286
Standard Met: EU4
Engine
Bore Engine: 99
Engine (cc): 3824
Compression Ratio: 11.8
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine (L): 3.8
Engine Location: Rear
Number of Cylinders: 6
Number of Valves per Cylinder: 4
Stroke Engine: 82.8
Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel
Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Octane Number: 98
Fuel System
Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks
Main Capacity Gal: 17.7
Main Capacity (L): 67
Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Main Type: Total
Computer
Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Average Speed: yes
Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Range for Remaining Fuel: yes
Fuel Consumption
ADR 81/02 Combined (L/100km): 12
ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 20
ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02
Fuel Economy
ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 12
Performance
Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.3
Maximum Speed (km/h): 280
Maximum Speed (mph): 174
Power
Maximum Power (hp/PS): 355
Maximum Power (kW): 261
Maximum Torque (Nm): 400
Measurement Standard: EEC
Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6600
Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
Differential Lock
Location: Rear
Drive
Driven Wheels: 4x4
Four-Wheel Drive Type: Full-Time
Electronic Traction Control
Controlled By: Abs & Engine Management
Transmission
Description: Automatic With Manual Mode
Manual Mode: yes
Number of Speeds: 5
Shift Lever Location: Steering Wheel
Type: Automatic
ABS
Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Number of Disc Brakes: 4
Number of Ventilated Disc Brakes: 4
Power Steering
Variable Rack: yes
Steering Wheel
Height Adjustment: yes
Multi Function: yes
Sports Steering Wheel: yes
Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Type: Sport
Responsive Suspension
Driver Selectable: yes
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: Multi-Link
Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Tires
Location: Front
Front Wheels Tire Profile: 35
Front Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Front Wheels Tire Width: 235
Rear Wheels Tire Location: Rear
Rear Wheels Tire Profile: 30
Rear Wheels Tire Speed Rating: Z
Rear Wheels Tire Width: 305
Wheels
Location: Front
Front Wheels Rim Diameter (In): 19
Front Wheels Rim Type: Alloy
Front Wheels Rim Width (In): 8
Location: Rear
Rear Rim Diameter (In): 19
Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Rear Wheels Rim Width (In): 11
Body Style
Body Type: Coupe
Driver Location: RHD
Local Body Type: Coupe
Platform Code: 997
Non-Corrosive Body
Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy
Spoiler
Front Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Front
Front Spoiler Type: lip
Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Colour: Body Colour
Location: Boot/Hatch
Trunk/Hatch Spoiler Type: Wing
Bumpers
Front Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Front
Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
Location: Rear
External Dimensions
Front Track (in): 58.6
Front Track (mm): 1488
Overall Height (in): 51.2
Overall Height (mm): 1300
Overall Length (in): 174.3
Overall Length (mm): 4427
Overall Width (in): 72.9
Overall Width (mm): 1852
Rear Track (in): 60.9
Rear Track (mm): 1548
Wheelbase (in): 92.5
Wheelbase (mm): 2350
Doors
Location: Driver
Driver Door Type: Front Hinged
Location: Passenger
Passenger Door Type: Front Hinged
Headlight Control
Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights
Low Beam Bulb Type: Bi-Xenon
Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Paint
Type: Gloss
Roof Rails
Cross Bars: Removable
Sunroof
Front Sunroof Location: Front
Front Sunroof Operation: Electric
Front Sunroof Type: Steel
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
Power Windows
Front Electric Windows: Front
Number of Front Express Power Windows: 2
Windshield Wipers
Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable
Weights
Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1515
Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3340
Antenna
Type: Diversity
Audio System
CD Player Reads MP3: yes
Disc Autochanger: yes
Autochanger Disc Capacity: 6
In-Dash CD: yes
Radio Type: Am/Fm
Disc Player
Boot Capacity: 6
Location: Boot
Speakers
Number of Speakers: 13
Entertainment Display Screen
Location: Front
Memorised Adjustment
Door Mirror Position: yes
Number of Memorised Driver Seat Positions: 5
Number of Memorised Passenger Seat Positions: 5
Parking Distance System
Location: Rear
Power Outlet 12V
Location (12V): Front
Reading Lights
Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Operation: Remote Control
Vanity Mirror
Driver Mirror Illuminated: yes
Driver Mirror Location: Driver
Passenger Mirror Illuminated: yes
Location: Passenger
Floor Mats
Material: Textile
Luxury Trim
Centre Floor Console: Alloy Look
Doors: Leather
Gear Selector: Alloy & Leather
Instrument Panel: Alloy Look
Shift Lever Skirt: Leather
Front Airbag
Location: Driver
Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts
Driver Height Adjustable: yes
Driver Operation: Reel
Driver Pre Tensioners: yes
Driver Seat Position: Driver
Driver Type: 3-Point
Passenger Height Adjustable: yes
Passenger Operation: Reel
Passenger Pre Tensioners: yes
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
Side Airbag
Location: Front
Side Curtain Airbag
Location: Front
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 Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Driver Front Seat Reclining: yes
Driver Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Driver Front Seat Type: Bucket
Passenger Front Seat Power Adjustable: yes
Passenger Front Seat Height Adjustment: yes
Location: Passenger
Passenger Front Seat Lumbar Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Number of Electrical Adjustments: 5
Passenger Front Seat Reclining: yes
Passenger Front Seat Tilt Adjustment: yes
Passenger Front Seat Type: Bucket
Seat Upholstery
Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Main Seat Material: Leather
Seating
Capacity: 4
Cup Holders
Location: Front Seats
Front Seats Type: Pop Out
Air Conditioning
Climate Control - Number of Zones: 1
Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System
Digital Display: yes
Micro Filter: yes
Anti-Theft Protection
Anti-Lift: yes
Interior Monitoring: yes
Peripheral: yes
Power Locks
Includes Power Windows: yes
Includes Trunk Hatch: yes
Operation: Remote
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