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.

Porsche 911 Engine Specs

The restyled 911 Carrera S is equipped with a 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 1997 version.

The fuel system for the 1998 911 is a Bosch Motronic system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 19.40-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

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 Carrera S are 70.70 inches wide by 167.70 inches long. It sits 51.80 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 listed retail price in 1998 (MSRP) was $73,000, with a dealer invoice cost of $62,962. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

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

Fuel Efficiency

The 1998 911 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.

We Think...

The 1998 model year was telling year for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Carrera S version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.

Tags: 2-Door, Carrera S, Coupe, Porsche 911, United States market

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