Several things can be said about the Porsche 911 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4S Specs

Standard equipment in the 911 for 2007 and 2008 includes the 3.8 liter engine by Porsche, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 5-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 911.

The fuel system for the 2008 911 is a Bosch ME-7.8 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 Carrera 4S are 71.20 inches wide by 175.60 inches long. It sits 51.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 92.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $83,800, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

The standard warranty period for the 911 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the convertible market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2008 911 gets 24 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a convertible car.

Parting Shots

The 2008 model year was very successful for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Carrera 4S version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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