Getting 23 – 25 Miles a Gallon: The Porsche 911 for 1993
It is common to find buyers of the Porsche 911 enthusiastic about their purchase. The 911 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Porsche line for years. It is considered an institution of a car and the 1993 model is no exception. The Porsche 911 falls into the coupe for the family category. The 911 inspires brand loyalty, and it's not unusual to have a buyer purchase Porsches year after year It is a constant that only gets better with age.
Porsche 911 Engine Specs
The 911 Turbo Look is equipped with a Porsche 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a Getrag 5-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.
The fuel system for the 1993 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 20.30 gallons.
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 911 is 168.30 inches long, 65.00 inches wide, and 51.60 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 89.40 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 1993 (MSRP) was $64,990, with an invoice cost of an industry-average price. This price is above average of the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
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.
Fuel Efficiency
The 911 Turbo Look received a miles-per-gallon rating of 16 - 17 in-city driving and 23 - 25 when it came to long-distance. Being a gas-powered non-green car, this was exceptional.
We Think...
There are several reasons why the Porsche 911 Turbo Look sold well in 1993. 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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No one is going to think that this is going to be a good buy five years from now.