Our Review of the 2006 Porsche 911 Carrera S
A lot has been said about the Porsche 911 for 2006. As Porsche's entry in the coupe market the 911 (and in this case specically the Carrera S version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door 911 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Porsche as a brand in general.
Performance
The 911 Carrera S is equipped with a Porsche 3.8 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.
The fuel system for the 2006 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.
Steering control is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The 911 has 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.
911 Carrera S Statistics
The 911 is 171.60 inches long, 70.90 inches wide, and 51.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 95.10 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $45,000, with an invoice cost of $39,222. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
The standard warranty period for the 911 is 48 months, or 50,000 miles, whichever comes first. This is standard in the coupe market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 911 Carrera S received a miles-per-gallon rating of 18 - 20 in-city driving and 26 - 29 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.
In Summary
The 2006 model year was unsuccessful for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Carrera S version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..
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