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Facts about the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo

Porsche 911

Several things can be said about the Porsche 911 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

Under the Hood

The restyled 911 Turbo is equipped with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A five-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2003 version.

The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 911 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. Load balancing is provided by coil front springs and coil in the rear.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 Turbo are 72.00 inches wide by 174.60 inches long. It sits 51.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 92.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The listed retail price in 2004 (MSRP) was $89,800, with a dealer invoice cost of $78,445. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

The fuel system for the 2004 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.

The 911 Turbo received a miles-per-gallon rating of eighteen in-city driving and twenty six when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2004 model year was telling year for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Turbo version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

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One Response to “Facts about the 2004 Porsche 911 Turbo”

  1. I gotta admit I was looking at a Nissan, but is this better?

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