One of the staples of the Coupe segment is the Porsche 911. In the previous model year released a brand new version of the 911 with six versions: Turbo 3.6, Carrera 2, Carrera 4, RS America, Turbo Look, and Carrera 4 Turbo Look. Sales for the 911, especially the 911 RS America, were brisk during 1993 and 1994. The improved vehicle quality and the classic styling were responsible for the sales boost.

Porsche 911 Engine Specs

The restyled 911 RS America is equipped with a Porsche 3.6-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 12 valves. The engine is paired with a Getrag 5-speed transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

Steering control is handled through a manual-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.

The fuel system for the 1993 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 20.30 gallons.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 RS America are 65.00 inches wide by 168.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 89.40 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The standard warranty period for the 911 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $64,990 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1993 911 gets 23 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.

In 1992 and 1993 the 911 RS America was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Conclusion

The 1993 model year was telling year for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the RS America version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, Porsche 911, RS America, United States market

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