Not Your Father’s 911 – The 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S
Several things can be said about the Porsche 911 series: including the polarizing reactions most buyers have towards their car. The six-cylinder engine is at the heart of the strong emotions, it is powerful for its class and delivers a large amount of torque.
Porsche 911 Engine Specs
The restyled 911 Carrera S is equipped with a 3.8-liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 24 valves. The engine is mated to a N/A six-speed transaxle. This has resulted in an increase in horsepower and torque over the 2004 version.
The fuel system for the 2005 911 is a Bosch ME-7.8 system, running on gasoline . The fuel is controlled by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The 14.10-gallon tank provides the fuel storage for longer trips.
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 170.40 inches long, 70.90 inches wide, and 51.00 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 95.10 inches. It is able to seat 2 comfortably.
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.
There is a 50,000* mile, 60* month warranty with this vehicle, including a powertrain warranty of 50,000*/36* miles/months. This is normal for this price range.
Fuel Efficiency
The 2005 911 gets 26 miles/gallon on the highway and only 17 - 18 in the city. This is subpar for a coupe car.
We Think...
There are several reasons why the Porsche 911 Carrera S 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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