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1998 Porsche 911 Carrera

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Chassis Code: 996

Build Start: 1998

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1998
Model Variant: 996
Chassis Code: 996

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2350mm
Track/tread (rear): 1500mm
Width: 1765mm
Ground clearance: 100mm
Kerb weight: 1320kg
Track/tread (front): 1455mm
Length: 4430mm
Height: 1305mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 64litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Engine Manufacturer: Porsche
Capacity: 3.4 litre (3387cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.23
Sump: dry sumped
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: rear
Top Gear Ratio: 0.84
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Final Drive Ratio: 3.44
Cylinders: Flat 6
Bore × Stroke: 96 × 78mm
Specific output(DIN): 87.4 bhp/litre1.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque(DIN): 103.34 Nm/litre, 1.25 ft·lb/cu3
Compression Ratio: 11.3:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 6 speed manual

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 300 PS (296 bhp) (221 kW)at 6800 rpm
maximum torque(DIN): 350 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)at 4600 rpm
Maximum RPM: 7300rpm
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 11.5s
Maximum Speed: 280km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 5.98kg/kW
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 5.2s
Standing kilometre: 24.2 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 227.36 PS/tonne (1000 kg)

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: DME fuel inj.
Fuel Consumption: 17.2/8.5/10.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension: I.MultiLi.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.89

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1298.6kPa

Wheels & Tyres

Wheel Size Front: 17x7J
Tyres Front: 205/50 ZR 17
Wheel Size Rear: 17x9J
Tyres Rear: 255/40 ZR 17

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.3
CdA: 0.58
Frontal area: 1.94 m²

Other

RAC rating: 34.3
Unitary Capacity: 564.5cc
Valve Gear: double overhead camshaft (DOHC), 4 valves per cylinder, 24 valves in total
Number of doors: 2
Steering: power assisted rack & pinion

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