Car Specs

1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic

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Quick Facts

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
Fuel Tank Capacity: 64litres
Track/tread (front): 1455mm
Length: 4430mm
Height: 1305mm
Kerb weight: 1440kg

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet

Engine Details

Bore × Stroke: 96 × 78mm
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: 5 speed automatic
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Final Drive Ratio: 3.68
Cylinders: Flat 6
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.23
Specific output(DIN): 65.2 kW/litre88.6 ps/litre, 87.4 bhp/litre1.43 bhp/cu in
Sump: dry sumped
Catalytic converter: Y
Engine Position: rear
Top Gear Ratio: 0.84
Engine Manufacturer: Porsche
Capacity: 3.4 litre (3387cc)

Performance

maximum torque(DIN): 350 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)at 4600 rpm
Acceleration 0-100km/h: 6.2s
Standing kilometre: 25.6 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 208.41 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
maximum power output(DIN): 300 PS (296 bhp) (221 kW)at 6800 rpm
Maximum RPM: 7300rpm
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph): 13.4s
Maximum Speed: 275km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 6.52kg/kW
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel Consumption: 18.3/8.5/10.6 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
Fuel system: DME fuel injection

Chassis & Geomtry

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

Brakes

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

Wheels & Tyres

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

Aerodynamics

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

Other

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

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