There have been several award-winning cars from Porsche over the years, including the Porsche 911 of 2002. There are five trim levels to the 911, including Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, GT2, and Turbo. The Carrera 4S version is one of the more popular options, outselling other configurations. Like in 2001 the popular 3.6 liter has made this a popular choice for coupe buyers nationwide.

Stop and Go

Standard equipment in the 911 for 2001 and 2002 includes the 3.6 liter engine by Porsche, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 6-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 911.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 911 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 Carrera 4S are 72.00 inches wide by 174.60 inches long. It sits 51.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 92.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $80,200 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2002 911 is a traditional Bosch Motronic, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.

The 911 Carrera 4S received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and 23 - 24 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 2001 model began the promise of the Porsche 911. The 2002 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Porsche hopes that the 911 Carrera 4S will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Carrera 4S, Coupe, Porsche 911, United States market

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