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Our Review of the 1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 2

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 1994 model is no exception. The Porsche 911 falls into the coupe for the family category.

1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Specs

The 911 Carrera 2 is equipped with a Porsche 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

The fuel system for the 1994 911 is a Bosch Motronic 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 20.30 gallons.

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.

Statistics

The 911 is 168.30 inches long, 65.00 inches wide, and 51.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 89.40 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1994 (MSRP) was $64,990, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is in line with 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. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 1994 911 gets 23 - 25 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 - 17 in the city. This is below average for a coupe car.

Parting Shots

There are several reasons why the Porsche 911 Carrera 2 sold well in 1994. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Porsche, specifically a 911.

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