The 2008 Porsche 911 GT2 was introduced to compete in the coupe market. The GT2 is a member of a series of ten trim levels for the 911 which include Carrera 4, Turbo, GT2, GT3 RS, Carrera 4S, Carrera S, Targa 4, and Targa 4S. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Porsche. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.

Porsche 911 Engine Specs

The 911 GT2 is equipped with a Porsche 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

The fuel system for the 2008 911 is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.

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

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 GT2 are 71.20 inches wide by 175.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 92.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $83,800, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 911 gets 24 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.

Conclusion

The 2007 model began the promise of the Porsche 911. The 2008 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 GT2 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Canada market, Coupe, GT2, Porsche 911

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