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 2006 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 Carrera is equipped with a Porsche 3.6 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 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.

Vehicle Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 Carrera are 70.90 inches wide by 171.60 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 95.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.

The listed retail price in 2006 (MSRP) was $45,000, with an invoice cost of $39,222. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.

Fuel Efficiency

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.

The 911 Carrera 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 exceptional.

We Think...

The 2006 model year was telling year for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Carrera version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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

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