The Porsche 911 Carrera 2 for 1991: Improving on 1990
When you think of the "Porsche 911" what will usually come to mind for Porsche enthusiasts is quality, stability and lots of history. The 911 has been one of the premier vehicles of the Porsche line for over ten years. It is an important car and the 1991 model is no exception. The Porsche 911 falls into the targa for the family category.
1991 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Specs
Standard equipment in the 911 for 1990 and 1991 includes the 3.6 liter engine by Porsche, weighing in at 6 cylinders and twelve valves. A 5-speed Standard Transaxle puts the power of the engine to the pavement. The has proven to be a popular configuration for the 911.
The fuel system for the 1991 911 is a Bosch Motronic system, running on gasoline . The fuel is regulated by an electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design.
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.
Statistics
The dimensions of the 911 Carrera 2 are 70.00 inches wide by 168.30 inches long. It sits 51.60 inches off the ground. It seats a standard four passengers, with 2 doors. The wheelbase of 89.40 allows for extra leg room for the rear passengers.
The listed retail price in 1991 (MSRP) was $95,000, with a dealer invoice cost of an industry-low price. This price is in line with the industry average price for a two-door Targa.
The standard warranty period for the 911 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. There is also a warranty on the powertrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the targa market.
Fuel Efficiency
The 911 Carrera 2 received a miles-per-gallon rating of thirteen in-city driving and twenty one when it came to highway driving. Being a gas-powered non-hybrid car, this was within normal parameters.
What We Think of the Porsche 911
The 1990 model began the promise of the Porsche 911. The 1991 expanded on this success and has proven to be a strong seller in most markets. Even with strong competition from other manufacturers Porsche hopes that the 911 Carrera 2 will continue to be a profitable vehicle.
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