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    Porsche 911 Carrera S (2008) price & specs

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    Overview

    The 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Roadster 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 $253,300 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 11.9L/100km of Premium Unleaded in the combined city and highway cycle while putting out 283g of CO2. It has a 64L fuel tank, meaning it should be able to travel 538km per full tank

    The Porsche 911 measures 1300mm (51.2 inches) in height, 4427mm (174.3 inches) in length, 1808mm (71.2 inches) in width with a 2350mm (92.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1545kg (3406.1 lbs) of unladen weight. The 911 Carrera S comes standard with 235/30 R19 front tyres and 295/30 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
    1,808 mm
    1,300 mm
    SpecificationMeasurement
    Overall Length4,427 mm
    Overall Width1,808 mm
    Overall Height1,300 mm
    Wheelbase2,350 mm

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    Carrera S

    3.8L, 5-speed auto, 2-door Roadster, Petrol, RWD

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    Emission Control Level

    CO2 Level (Combined): 283
    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: 16.9
    Main Capacity (L): 64
    Main Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
    Main Type: Total

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    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): 11.9
    ADR 81/02 Combined (mpg): 20
    ADR 81/02 Standard: Adr 81/02

    Fuel Economy

    ADR 81/02 (L/100km): 11.9

    Performance

    Acceleration 0 To 100 km/h: 5.4
    Maximum Speed (km/h): 285
    Maximum Speed (mph): 177

    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

    Drive

    Driven Wheels: Rear

    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: 295

    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: Convertible
    Driver Location: RHD
    Local Body Type: Roadster
    Platform Code: 997

    Non-Corrosive Body

    Non-Corrosive Panel Location: Part
    Non-Corrosive Panel Type: Alloy

    Spoiler

    Location: Boot/Hatch

    Bumpers

    Front Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Front
    Rear Bumper Colour: Painted
    Location: Rear

    External Dimensions

    Front Track (in): 58.5
    Front Track (mm): 1486
    Overall Height (in): 51.2
    Overall Height (mm): 1300
    Overall Length (in): 174.3
    Overall Length (mm): 4427
    Overall Width (in): 71.2
    Overall Width (mm): 1808
    Rear Track (in): 59.7
    Rear Track (mm): 1516
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (ft): 35.8
    Wall to Wall Turning Circle (mm): 10900
    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

    Convertible Rollover Protection

    Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System

    Convertible Roof

    Hard Glass Rear Window: yes
    Hard Operation: Removable
    Roof Hard Type: Hard
    Soft Top Rear Glass Window: yes
    Roof Soft Operation: Electric
    Roof Soft Type: Soft

    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
    Rear Electric Windows: Rear

    Windshield Wipers

    Intermittent Wipe Windshield Wipers: Variable

    Weights

    Published Kerb Weight (kg): 1545
    Published Kerb Weight (lb): 3406

    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

    Navigational Systems

    Controls: Knobs/Touch Buttons
    Data Feed: DVD
    Information Type: Full Map And Voice

    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 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

    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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