The Porsche 911 Targa for 1998: Improving on 1997
A lot has been said about the Porsche 911 for 1998. As Porsche's entry in the coupe market the 911 (and in this case specically the Targa version) has maintained a solid reputation. The 2-door 911 is especially appealing to wide market segment, making it a perfect car to help Porsche as a brand in general.
Engine Performance
The 911 Targa is equipped with a Porsche 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 4-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.
911 Targa Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 Targa are 70.70 inches wide by 167.70 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.80 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 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.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1998 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 Targa 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.
Conclusion
The 1997 model began the promise of the Porsche 911. The 1998 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.
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