Facts about the 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera
The 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera was introduced to compete in the coupe market. There are 5 trim levels for the 911 in 1996: . With two doors and spacious seating for four, the rear-wheel drive 911 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Coupe market, including strong offerings from Infiniti.
Porsche 911 Engine Specs
Standard equipment in the 911 for 1995 and 1996 includes the 3.6 liter engine by Porsche, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. This is a long-standing favorite for buyers in the Coupe arena.
The fuel system for the 1996 911 is a Bosch Motronic design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 19.40 gallons.
The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 911 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.
Vehicle Statistics
The 911 is 167.80 inches long, 68.30 inches wide, and 51.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 89.50 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $69,100 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. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1996 911 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.
We Think...
The 1995 model began the promise of the Porsche 911. The 1996 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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