Facts about the 2008 Porsche 911 Carrera 4
The Porsche 911 is a 2-door car available at your Porsche dealer. The 911 came in ten configurations: Carrera 4, Turbo, GT2, GT3 RS, Carrera 4S, Carrera S, Targa 4, and Targa 4S. The Carrera 4 configuration is powered by the 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 24 - 25 highway miles and 17 city. The 911 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Porsche 911 Engine Specs
The 911 Carrera 4 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 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.
The fuel system for the 2008 911 is a Bosch ME-7.8 design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 16.90 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 Carrera 4 are 71.20 inches wide by 175.60 inches long. It sits 51.20 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 standard warranty period for the 911 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
The listed retail price in 2008 (MSRP) was $83,800, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
MPG Ratings
The 2008 911 gets 24 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.
In 2007 and 2008 the 911 Carrera 4 was availble in the exterior colors of several colors.
We Think...
The 2008 model year was telling year for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Carrera 4 version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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