The Porsche 911 Carrera 2 for 1991: Improving on 1990
One of the staples of the Targa segment is the Porsche 911. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the 911 with three versions: Turbo, Carrera 2, and Carrera 4. Sales for the 911, especially the 911 Carrera 2, were brisk during 1991 and 1992. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.
Performance
The 911 Carrera 2 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.
Fuel is handled for the 911 is a Bosch Motronic 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 20.30 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 2 Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 Carrera 2 are 70.00 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 listed retail price in 1991 (MSRP) was $95,000, with an invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Targa.
The standard warranty period for the 911 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the targa market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 911 Carrera 2 received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and twenty one when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 1991 model year was unsuccessful for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Carrera 2 version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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