One of the staples of the Coupe segment is the Porsche 911. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the 911 with four versions: Carrera 4S and Carrera S. Sales for the 911, especially the 911 Carrera 4S, were brisk during 2006 and 2007. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.

Performance

The 911 Carrera 4S is equipped with a Porsche 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

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.

The fuel system for the 2006 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 16.90 gallons.

911 Carrera 4S Statistics

The 911 is 171.60 inches long, 70.90 inches wide, and 51.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 95.10 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the 911 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $45,000, with an invoice cost of $39,222. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 2006 911 gets 26 - 29 miles/gallon on the highway and only 18 - 20 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.

In 2005 and 2006 the 911 Carrera 4S was availble in the exterior colors of Arctic Silver Metallic, Arctic Silver Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Arctic Silver Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic, Atlas Grey Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Atlas Grey Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic, Basalt Black Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Basalt Black Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Black, Black with Black Convertible Top, Black with Body Color Hard Top, Black with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Black with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Black with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic, Carmon Red Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Carmon Red Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Carrera White, Carrera White with Black Convertible Top, Carrera White with Body Color Hard Top, Carrera White with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Carrera White with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Carrera White with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Black Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Body Color Hard Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Cocoa Dark Brown Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Metropol Blue Convertible Top, Cobalt Blue Metallic with Stone Grey Convertible Top, Dark Olive Metallic, and Dark Olive Metallic with Black Converti.

Conclusion

The 2006 model year was unsuccessful for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Carrera 4S version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 2-Door, Carrera 4S, Coupe, Porsche 911, United States market

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