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"A 911 Carrera is about driving in its pure state. It's about agility and handling so responsive to your reflexes that the car no longer seems to be merely a machine, but an extension of yourself. A sixth sense, if you will. The feeling of driving at its most precise, most exquisite moment. It is a moment that has lasted for nearly three decades, a moment shared by those who have taken the time to experience a 911."

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Engine Design: Air cooled, lightweight aluminium alloy, horizontally opposed 6-cylinder, crossflow, hemispherical combustion chambers, 2 valves-per-cylinder, dual resonant induction, rear mounted.
• Displacement: 3.6 litre
• Horsepower (SAE net): 282 @ 6,100 rpm
• Torque: 250 lb-ft @ 5,250 rpm
• Compression ratio: 11.3:1
• Transmission: 6-speed manual transaxle or 4-speed Tiptronic dual function.
• Suspension, Front: Independent MacPherson struts, aluminum alloy lower control arms, coil srpings, stabilizer bar, negative steering roll radius.
• Suspension, Rear: Independent multi-link with LSA, self-stabilizing tow characteristics, stabilizer bar.
• Brake System: Power assisted, dual circuit, four-piston aluminum alloy fixed caliper, revised anti-lock braking system (ABS 5), vented cross-drilled discs, (front 11.97in./rear 11.77in.)
• Steering: Rack and pinion, force sensitive hydraulically assisted.
• Tires & Wheels: Std. Cast Alloy-Front: 7Jx16, 205/55ZR 16. Std. Cast-Alloy-Rear: 9Jx16, 245/45ZR 16.
• Acceleration: 0-60 mph in 5.4 seconds
• Top Track Speed: 171 mph (168 mph Tiptronic)
• Wheelbase: 89.4 in.
• Overall length: 167.7 in
• Track-Front/Rear: 55.3 in./56.9 in.
• Fuel Consumption City/Highway: 17/25
• Base Price: $63,750 (US)

STANDARD AND OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT

• Exterior Featurs
  • 10-year limited anti-perforation corrosion warranty.
  • 2-year, new vehicle limited warranty with unlimited mileage, including the Porsche roadside assistance program.
  • 26-step paint process with 3 year limited warranty.
  • Aerodynamic, redesigned front and rear bumpers.
  • Unique modular poly-ellipsoid headlights with variable focus and washer system.
  • Digital electronic fog lights integrated into the front apron.
  • Larger, speed-dependent extendible rear spoiler.
  • Redesigned third brake light.
  • Full-power top on Cabriolet with automatic latching and unlatching.
  • Electric sliding sunroof on coupe.
  • Heated windshield washer nozzles.
  • Electrically adjustable & heated outside rearview mirrors.
  • Windshield antenna with interference suppression & signal amplifier.
  • Wheel anti-theft device.
  • Two-stage rear window defroster on coupe.
  • Redesigned outside door handles, painted to match exterior color.
  
• Interior Features
  • 2 + 2 seating.
  • Automatic temperature control air conditioning with a new particle filtering system.
  • Redesigned leather steering wheel.
• Safety
  • Driver and front passenger ait bag supplemental restraint system.
  • Interia reel front/rear, 3-point seat belts.
  • Energy absorbing steering column.
  • Brake pad wear indicators.
  • Standard vented cross-bored disc brakes.
  • ABS 5.
  • Redesigned dual wiper system with variable delay.

CHANGES FOR THE 1996 MODEL YEAR

• Engine improvements
  • VarioramTM induction system
  • Internal engine and DME changes for more power and torque
  • New exhause tips for all non-Turbo models
  • 282 horsepower
• OBD II on-board diagnostic system for all models
• Optional 18 inch Turbo-look wheels
• Litronic gas discharge headlights (standard on Turbo, optional on all other models)
• Center brake light integrated in rear edge of roof (Coupe)
• Infrared interior anti-theft system (optional)
• Folding key integrated immobilizer system
• New radios
• Three new exterior colors
• One new interior color

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Last updated July 16, 1996