A Better 1990’s Model: The Porsche 911 for 1991
In 1991 Porsche released the 911 Turbo to the car-buying market. The 911 came in three configurations: Turbo, Carrera 2, and Carrera 4. The Turbo configuration is powered by the 3.3-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 21 highway miles and 13 city. The 911 competes in the Coupe market segment, in direct competition with Kia.
Porsche 911 Engine Specs
The 911 Turbo is equipped with a Porsche 3.3 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.
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.
The fuel system for the 1991 911 is a traditional Bosch K-Lambda, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel is controlled by an mechanical system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The capacity of the fuel tank is 20.30 gallons.
Vehicle Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 Turbo are 70.00 inches wide by 168.30 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 89.40 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The standard warranty period for the 911 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $95,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-high price. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The 911 Turbo received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and twenty one when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was exceptional.
In 1990 and 1991 the 911 Turbo was availble in the exterior colors of several colors. Additional options were made available by the factory.
Conclusion
The 1990 model began the promise of the Porsche 911. The 1991 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Porsche hopes that the 911 Turbo will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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