Several things can be said about the Porsche 911 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.

1997 Porsche 911 Targa Specs

Standard equipment in the 911 for 1996 and 1997 includes the 3.6 liter engine by Porsche, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 4-speed Automatic Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 911.

The fuel system for the 1997 911 is a Bosch Motronic system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.

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.

Statistics

The dimensions of the 911 Targa are 70.70 inches wide by 167.70 inches long. It sits 51.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 89.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.

The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $73,000 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $62,962. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.

The standard warranty period for the 911 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market.

Fuel Efficiency

The 911 Targa received a miles-per-gallon rating of sixteen in-city driving and twenty three when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.

Parting Shots

The 1996 model began the promise of the Porsche 911. The 1997 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 Targa will continue to be a profitable vehicle.

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

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