The Porsche 911 Carrera for 2008
The 2008 911 is an important vehicle to Porsche for the coupe market segment. The Carrera is a member of a series of ten trim levels for the 911 which include Carrera 4, Turbo, GT2, GT3 RS, Carrera 4S, Carrera S, Targa 4, and Targa 4S. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Porsche. There is strong competition from vehicles from Infiniti.
Performance
The 911 Carrera is equipped with a Porsche 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.
The fuel system for the 2008 911 is a Bosch ME-7.8 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 16.90 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 Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 Carrera are 71.20 inches wide by 175.60 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 $83,800 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
The standard warranty period for the 911 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2008 911 gets 24 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
The 2008 model year was unsuccessful for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Carrera version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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