The 1994 911 is an important vehicle to Porsche for the coupe market segment. The RS America is a member of a series of six trim levels for the 911 which include Carrera 4, Speedster, Turbo 3.6, Carrera 2, Turbo Look, RS America, and Targa. 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.

Performance

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.

The fuel system for the 1994 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.

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.

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

The standard warranty period for the 911 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1994 911 gets 23 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Porsche 911 RS America sold well in 1994. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Porsche, specifically a 911.

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

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