1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Pricing and Spec

Carrera
Overview
The 1996 Porsche 911 Carrera is a rear-wheel drive, 2-door Convertible that was released to the Australian market on 4th January 1970. The Porsche 911 is regarded as a Super Sports built in Germany with prices starting at $204,077 before on-road costs.
This Porsche 911 is powered by a 3.6L 6-cylinder engine that has 210 kW of power (at 6100 rpm) and 330 Nm of torque (at 5000 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission. It has a 74L fuel tank
The Porsche 911 measures 1300mm (51.2 inches) in height, 4245mm (167.1 inches) in length, 1735mm (68.3 inches) in width with a 2272mm (89.4 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1370kg (3020.3 lbs) of unladen weight. The 911 Carrera comes standard with 205/45 R16 front tyres and 245/45 R16 rear tyres. It has a 24 month warranty.
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Dimensions
| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,245 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,735 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,300 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,272 mm |
| Turning Circle | 11,740 mm |
| Load Capacity | 340 mm |
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Explore Porsche 911 Features & Specs
Catalytic Converter
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine
Engine Liters: 3.6
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Cc: 3600
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Bore: 100
Engine Stroke: 76.4
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 2
Engine Valve Gear Type: Overhead Cam
Engine Compression Ratio: 11.3
Engine Location: Rear
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Automatic Valve Adjustment: yes
Engine Block Composition: Light Alloy
Engine Head Composition: Light Alloy
Fuel
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Variable Intake Manifold: yes
Fuel Tanks
Fuel Tanks Main Type: Total
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity L: 74
Fuel Tanks Main Capacity Gal: 19.5
Clock
Clock Type: Analogue
Instrument Cluster
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure
Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
Oil Temperature
Oil Temperature Type: Gauge
Fuel Consumption
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Standard: Eu 83
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Urban Mpg: 14
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Urban L100km: 16.3
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Combined Mpg: 31
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Combined L100km: 7.6
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Country Highway L100km: 9.3
Fuel Consumption Eu83 Country Highway Mpg: 25
Fuel Economy
Fuel Economy Eu83 City Mpg: 14
Fuel Economy Eu83 City L100km: 16.3
Fuel Economy Eu83 At90 Km H56 Mph: 7.6
Fuel Economy Eu83 At120 Km H75 Mph: 9.3
Performance
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 5.4
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 275
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 171
Performance Acceleration0 To1000m: 24.6
Power
Power Maximum Power Kw: 210
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 285
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 330
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 5000
Power Measurement Standard: DIN
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6100
Drive
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Limited Slip Differential
Limited Slip Differential Rear Location: Rear
Limited Slip Differential Rear Type: Viscous
Transmission
Transmission Type: Manual
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Shift Lever Location: Floor
Abs
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Power Steering
Power Steering Vehicle Speed Proportional: yes
Steering Wheel
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Alternate Suspension
Alternate Suspension Type: Sport
Suspension
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Rear Type: Wishbone
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Tires
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 245
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 45
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 55
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Z
Wheels
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 16
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 9
Body Style
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Non Corrosive Body
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Spoiler
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Front Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Front Type: lip
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Type: Retractable
Bumpers
Front Location: Front
Rear Location: Rear
Front Color: Painted
Rear Color: Painted
Front Impact Absorbing: yes
Rear Impact Absorbing: yes
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 88
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 3.1
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0
External Dimensions
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 51.2
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1300
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2272
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 89.4
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 68.3
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1735
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 167.1
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4245
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1444
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 56.9
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1405
External Dimensions Front Track In: 55.3
External Dimensions Curb To Curb Turning Circle Mm: 11740
External Dimensions Kerb To Kerb Turning Circle Ft: 38.5
Internal Dimensions
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 37.4
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 950
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1250
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 49.2
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front Mm: 1334
Interior Dimensions Hip Room Front In: 52.5
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front Mm: 1092
Interior Dimensions Leg Room Front In: 43
Exterior Door Handles
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlights
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Conventional
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Headlights Configuration: Single
Rear Fog Lights
Rear Fog Lights Number Of: 2
Paint
Type: Gloss
Convertible Roof
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Convertible Roof Soft Storage Cover: Soft
Door Mirrors Cameras
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Headlight Cleaners
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Switch Location: Doors
Sunvisors
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 3
Weights
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3020
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1370
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1710
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3770
Antenna
Antenna Type: Element
Audio System
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Brand Name: Becker
System Cassette: yes
System Type: Stereo
System Cassette Automatic Reverse: yes
System Front Rear Fader: yes
System Tape Logic Deck: yes
System Number Of Bands: 2
System Cassette Search Repeat: yes
System Seek Scan: yes
System Seek: yes
Speakers
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 8
Ashtray
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Courtesy Lights
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Remote Trunk Hatch Release
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Vanity Mirror
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Panel Trim
Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
Floor Covering
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Load Area Side Covering
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Luxury Trim
Luxury Trim On Instrument Panel: Leather
Luxury Trim On Gear Selector: Leather
Front Airbag
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Airbag Driver Type: Euro-Bag
Front Airbag Passenger Type: Euro-Bag
Front Seat Belts
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Head Restraints
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Integrated: yes
Head Restraints Front Seats Type: Cushion
Rear Seat Belts
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Front Seat
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Front Seat Passenger Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 3
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Seat Upholstery
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Vinyl
Seating
Seating Capacity: 4
Audio Media Storage Unit
Audio Media Storage Unit Cds Type: Discs
Door Pockets Bins
Door Pockets Bins Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Pockets Bins Driver Location: Driver
Glove Compartment
Glove Compartment Lockable: yes
Glove Compartment Lid: yes
Glove Compartment Illuminated: yes
Air Conditioning
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Aircon Cfc Free Liquid: yes
Ventilation System
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Anti Theft Protection
Anti Theft Protection Interior Monitoring: yes
Power Locks
Power Locks Operation: key
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
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