First Impressions of the Porsche 911 for 1996
The 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera was introduced to compete in the convertible market. There are 5 trim levels for the 911 in 1996: . With two doors and spacious seating for four, the rear-wheel drive 911 makes a statement. There is plenty of competition in the Convertible market, including strong offerings from Lexus.
Under the Hood
The 911 Carrera 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.
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 68.30 inches wide by 167.80 inches long. It sits 51.80 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 89.50 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 1996 (MSRP) was $69,100, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is on target the industry average price for a two-door Convertible.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 1996 911 is a Bosch Motronic design, using gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is controlled by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The fuel capacity of the fuel tank is 19.40 gallons.
The 1996 911 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is subpar for a convertible car.
What We Think of the Porsche 911
The 1996 model year was telling year for the Porsche 911. The introduction of several trim levels (along with the Carrera version) meant that buyers could find the version that best suited their needs.
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