First Impressions of the Porsche 911 for 2005
The 2005 911 is an important vehicle to Porsche for the coupe market segment. The Carrera 4S is a member of a series of seven trim levels for the 911 which include Carrera, Carrera 4S, Turbo, Turbo S, GT2, GT3, and Carrera S. The two-door car with its all-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Porsche. There is strong competition from vehicles from Toyota.
Engine Performance
The restyled 911 Carrera 4S is equipped with a Porsche 3.6-liter 6-cylinder engine that utilizes a total of 24 valves. The engine is paired with a N/A 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.
911 Carrera 4S Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 Carrera 4S are 70.90 inches wide by 170.40 inches long. It sits a comfortable 51.00 inches off the ground. It seats a standard two passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 95.10 allows for limited leg room for the backseat passengers.
The original manufacturer suggested retail price (MSRP) was $53,100 when new, with a dealer invoice cost of $46,314. This price was in line with the industry average price for a 2-door Coupe.
Fuel Efficiency
The fuel system for the 2005 911 is a Bosch ME-7.8 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 14.10 gallons.
The 2005 911 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Porsche 911 Carrera 4S sold well in 2005. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Porsche, specifically a 911.
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