It is common to find buyers of the Porsche 911 enthusiastic about their purchase. The 911 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Porsche line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 2008 model is no exception. The Porsche 911 falls into the coupe for the family category. The 911 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Porsches year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.

Porsche 911 Engine Specs

The 911 GT2 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.

Fuel is handled for the 911 is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The gasoline is managed by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 16.90-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.

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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 GT2 are 71.20 inches wide by 175.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.20 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 92.50 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $83,800 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-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 GT2 received a miles-per-gallon rating of seventeen in-city driving and 24 - 25 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.

We Think...

The 2008 model year was telling year for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the GT2 version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

Tags: 2-Door, Coupe, GT2, Porsche 911, United States market

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