Impressions of the Porsche 911 for 2007
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.
Engine Performance
The restyled 911 Targa 4 is equipped with a Porsche 3.6-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a N/A 6-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.
911 Targa 4 Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 Targa 4 are 72.90 inches wide by 175.20 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 listed retail price in 2007 (MSRP) was $122,900, with an invoice cost of $107,424. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2007 911 is a traditional Bosch ME-7.8, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 17.70 gallons.
The 911 Targa 4 received a miles-per-gallon rating of 17 - 18 in-city driving and twenty five when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
Conclusion
There are several reasons why the Porsche 911 Targa 4 sold well in 2007. 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.
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