When you think of the "Porsche 911" what will usually come to mind for Porsche enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The 911 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Porsche line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 2008 model is no exception. The Porsche 911 falls into the coupe for the family category.

2008 Porsche 911 GT3 RS Specs

Standard equipment in the 911 for 2007 and 2008 includes the 3.6 liter engine by Porsche, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twenty four valves. A 6-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 911.

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

The fuel system for the 2008 911 is a traditional Bosch Motronic, 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.

Statistics

The 911 is 175.60 inches long, 71.20 inches wide, and 51.20 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 92.50 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The standard warranty period for the 911 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 48 months or 50,000 miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $83,800 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

MPG Ratings

The 2008 911 gets 24 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

What We Think of the Porsche 911

The 2007 model began the promise of the Porsche 911. The 2008 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Porsche hopes that the 911 GT3 RS will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, GT3 RS, Porsche 911, United States market

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