One of the staples of the Convertible segment is the Porsche 911. In the previous model year debuted a brand new version of the 911 with five versions: Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa, and Turbo. Sales for the 911, especially the 911 Carrera, were brisk during 1997 and 1998. The improved vehicle quality and the modern styling were responsible for the boost in sales.

Performance

The 911 Carrera is equipped with a Porsche 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 6-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.

The fuel system for the 1997 911 is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 19.40 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.

911 Carrera Statistics

The 911 is 167.70 inches long, 70.70 inches wide, and 51.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 89.40 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.

The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $73,000, with an invoice cost of $62,962. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.

There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.

Fuel Efficiency

The 911 Carrera received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was subpar.

In Summary

There are several reasons why the Porsche 911 Carrera sold well in 1997. 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.

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

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