In 1997 Porsche released the 911 Turbo to the car-buying market. The 911 came in five configurations: Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa, and Turbo. The Turbo configuration is powered by the 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine, which makes 23 highway miles and 16 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 3.6 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.

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 1997 911 is a traditional Bosch Motronic SFI, 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 19.40 gallons.

Vehicle 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 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 $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 1997 911 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is exceptional for a coupe car.

The vehicle is available in several colors.

We Think...

The 1997 model year was telling year for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Turbo version) meant that buyers had several options to choose from..

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

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