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 1996 model is no exception. The Porsche 911 falls into the coupe 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 4 is equipped with a Porsche 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 6-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 1996 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 19.40 gallons.

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 standard warranty period for the 911 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* 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 1996 (MSRP) was $69,100, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The 911 Carrera 4 received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

In 1995 and 1996 the 911 Carrera 4 was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.

Conclusion

There are several reasons why the Porsche 911 Carrera 4 sold well in 1996. 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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