In 1995 Porsche released the 911 Carrera to the car-buying market. The 911 came in two configurations: Carrera and Carrera 4. The Carrera configuration is powered by the 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 16 city. The 911 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Lexus.

Porsche 911 Engine Specs

The 911 Carrera is equipped with a Porsche 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

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.

911 Carrera Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 Carrera are 68.30 inches wide by 167.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.80 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 listed retail price in 1995 (MSRP) was $67,200, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

Fuel is handled for the 911 is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 19.40 gallons.

The 1995 911 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.

Conclusion

The 1994 model began the promise of the Porsche 911. The 1995 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 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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