Getting 23 – 25 Miles a Gallon: Is the 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Better than Last Year?
Standard equipment in the 911 for 1992 and 1993 includes the 3.6 liter engine by Porsche, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 911.
The 911 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 Carrera 2 are 65.00 inches wide by 168.30 inches long. It sits 51.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 89.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $64,990, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Targa.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1993 911 is a Bosch Motronic system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
The 911 Carrera 2 received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 23 - 25 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
Parting Shots
The 1992 model began the promise of the Porsche 911. The 1993 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 2 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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