Standard equipment in the 911 for 1991 and 1992 includes the 3.6 liter engine by Porsche, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 5-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 911.

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 manual-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 RS America are 65.00 inches wide by 168.30 inches long. It sits 51.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 89.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The standard warranty period for the 911 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.

The listed retail price in 1992 (MSRP) was $63,900, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 1992 911 is a Bosch Motronic system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

The 911 RS America received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 23 - 25 when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1992 model year was very successful for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the RS America version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, Porsche 911, RS America, United States market

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