Insight Into the Porsche 911 for 2007
In 2007 Porsche released the 911 Carrera 4S to the car-buying market. The 911 came in nine configurations: Turbo, Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Carrera S, Targa 4, Targa 4S, GT3, and GT3 RS. The Carrera 4S configuration is powered by the 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 25 highway miles and 17 - 18 city. The 911 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Honda.
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.
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 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 Carrera 4S Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 Carrera 4S 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 original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $122,900 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $107,424. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
There is a 50,000 mile, 48 month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000/48 miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2007 911 gets 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
The 2007 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..
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