It is common to find buyers of the Porsche 911 enthusiastic about their purchase. The 911 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Porsche line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1992 model is no exception. The Porsche 911 falls into the targa for the family category. The 911 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Porsches year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Porsche 911 Engine Specs

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 Getrag 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 Carrera 2 are 65.00 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $63,900 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 Targa.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1992 911 is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 20.30 gallons.

The 1992 911 gets 23 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is exceptional for a targa car.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Porsche 911 Carrera 2 sold well in 1992. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Porsche, specifically a 911.

Tags: 2-Door, Carrera 2, Porsche 911, Targa, United States market

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