Getting 24 – 25 Miles a Gallon: The 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S
As time has gone by several things can be said about the Porsche 911 series: including the strong reaction most buyers have towards their car. The 6-cylinder engine is at the core of the strong emotions, it is reliable for its class and delivers a huge amount of torque.
Performance
The 911 Carrera S is equipped with a Porsche 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.
Fuel is handled for the 911 is a Bosch ME-7.8 design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is handled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 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.
911 Carrera S Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 Carrera S 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $83,800 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Convertible.
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 average for a convertible car.
In Summary
The 2008 model year was unsuccessful for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Carrera S version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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