Carrera
3.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
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The 1998 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 $199,900 before on-road costs.
This Porsche 911 is powered by a 3.4L 6-cylinder engine that has 221 kW of power (at 6800 rpm) and 350 Nm of torque (at 4600 rpm) via a Six-speed Manual transmission.
The Porsche 911 measures 1305mm (51.4 inches) in height, 4430mm (174.4 inches) in length, 1765mm (69.5 inches) in width with a 2350mm (92.5 inches) wheelbase that brings about a total of 1395kg (3075.4 lbs) of unladen weight. The 911 Carrera comes standard with 205/40 R17 front tyres and 255/40 R17 rear tyres. It has a 24 month, unlimited km warranty.
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| Specification | Measurement |
|---|---|
| Overall Length | 4,430 mm |
| Overall Width | 1,765 mm |
| Overall Height | 1,305 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,350 mm |
| Load Capacity | 400 mm |
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3.4L, 6-speed manual, 2-door Convertible, Petrol, RWD
Catalytic Converter Type: 3-Way
Emission Control Level Standard Met: Adr 79/01
Engine Bore: 96
Engine Cc: 3387
Engine Compression Ratio: 11.3
Engine Configuration: Horizontal
Engine Liters: 3.4
Engine Location: Rear
Engine Number Of Cylinders: 6
Engine Number Of Valves Per Cylinder: 4
Engine Orientation: Longitudinal
Engine Stroke: 78
Engine Valve Gear Type: Double Overhead Cam
Engine Variable Valve Timing Camshaft: yes
Fuel Generic Primary Fuel Type: Petrol
Fuel Type: Premium Unleaded
Fuel Fuel System Ignition Type: Full Management Control System
Fuel Fuel System Injection Carburetion: Multi-Point Injection
Fuel Tanks Capacity Gal: 16.9
Fuel Tanks Capacity L: 64
Clock Type: Digital
Computer Average Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Average Speed: yes
Computer Instantaneous Fuel Consumption: yes
Computer Range For Remaining Fuel: yes
External Temperature Type: Digital Display
Instrument Cluster Type: Analogue
Odometer Number Of Odometers: 1
Oil Pressure Type: Gauge
Water Temperature Type: Gauge
Performance Acceleration0 To1000m: 24.5
Performance Acceleration0 To100 Km H: 5.4
Performance Maximum Speed Km H: 280
Performance Maximum Speed Mph: 174
Power Maximum Power Hp Ps: 300
Power Maximum Power Kw: 221
Power Maximum Torque Lb Ft: 259
Power Maximum Torque Nm: 350
Power Measurement Standard: EEC
Power Rpm For Maximum Power Low: 6800
Power Rpm For Maximum Torque Low: 4600
Drive Driven Wheels: Rear
Electronic Traction Control Controlled By: ABS
Transmission Number Of Speeds: 6
Transmission Type: Manual
Abs Four Wheel Location: 4-Wheel
Disc Brakes Number Of: 4
Disc Brakes Number Of Ventilated Discs: 4
Steering Wheel Telescopic Adjustment: yes
Steering Wheel Type: Leather Covered
Suspension Front Location: Front
Suspension Front Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Front Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Front Type: Strut
Suspension Front Wheel Dependence: Independent
Suspension Rear Location: Rear
Suspension Rear Spring Type: Coil
Suspension Rear Stabilizer Bar: yes
Suspension Rear Type: Multi-Link
Suspension Rear Wheel Dependence: Independent
Wheels Tire Front Location: Front
Wheels Tire Front Profile: 50
Wheels Tire Front Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Front Width: 205
Wheels Tire Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Tire Rear Profile: 40
Wheels Tire Rear Speed Rating: Z
Wheels Tire Rear Width: 255
Wheels Front Location: Front
Wheels Front Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Front Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Front Rim Width Inch: 7
Wheels Rear Location: Rear
Wheels Rear Rim Diameter Inch: 17
Wheels Rear Rim Type: Alloy
Wheels Rear Rim Width Inch: 9
Body Type: Convertible
Local Body Type: Convertible
Non Corrosive Body Location: Full
Non Corrosive Body Type: Galvanised
Spoiler Front Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Front Location: Front
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Color: Body Colour
Spoiler Trunk Hatch Location: Boot/Hatch
Front Color: Painted
Front Location: Front
Rear Color: Painted
Rear Location: Rear
Ashtray Front Illuminated: yes
Ashtray Front Location: Front
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Illuminated: yes
Cigar Lighter Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Courtesy Lights Delayed Fade: yes
Courtesy Lights Number Of Door Switches: 2
Illuminated Entry System Door Key Surround: yes
Memorized Adjustment Door Mirror Position: yes
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Driver Seat Positions: 1
Memorized Adjustment Number Of Settings: 3
Reading Lights Front Location: Front
Remote Trunk Hatch Release Operation: Mechanical
Vanity Mirror Driver Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Driver Location: Driver
Vanity Mirror Passenger Illuminated: yes
Vanity Mirror Passenger Location: Passenger
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window Cuft: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Down To Lower Window L: 0
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window Cuft: 4.6
Cargo Capacity Rear Seat Up To Lower Window L: 130
External Dimensions Front Track In: 57.3
External Dimensions Front Track Mm: 1455
External Dimensions Overall Height In: 51.4
External Dimensions Overall Height Mm: 1305
External Dimensions Overall Length In: 174.4
External Dimensions Overall Length Mm: 4430
External Dimensions Overall Width In: 69.5
External Dimensions Overall Width Mm: 1765
External Dimensions Rear Track In: 59.1
External Dimensions Rear Track Mm: 1500
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Ft: 34.8
External Dimensions Wall To Wall Turning Circle Mm: 10600
External Dimensions Wheelbase In: 92.5
External Dimensions Wheelbase Mm: 2350
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front In: 38
Interior Dimensions Headroom Front Mm: 966
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front In: 51.7
Interior Dimensions Shoulder Room Front Mm: 1313
Doors Exterior Door Handles Color: Body Colour
Headlight Control Internal Height Adjustment: yes
Headlights Bulb Type Low Beam: Halogen
Headlights Configuration: Twin
Headlights Lens Type: Ellipsoidal
Type: Gloss
Roof Convertible Rollover Protection Type: Concealed System
Convertible Roof Hard Glass Rear Window: yes
Convertible Roof Hard Operation: Removable
Convertible Roof Hard Type: Hard
Convertible Roof Soft Operation: Electric
Convertible Roof Soft Storage Cover: Hard
Convertible Roof Soft Type: Soft
Luxury Inner Roof Upholstery Material: Cloth/Felt
Roof Rails Cross Bars: Removable
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Location: Driver
Door Mirrors Cameras Driver Type: Electrically Adjustable
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Color: Painted
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Heated: yes
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Location: Passenger
Door Mirrors Cameras Passenger Type: Electrically Adjustable
Headlight Cleaners Type: High Pressure
Power Windows Front Location: Front
Power Windows Front Number Of Express: 2
Power Windows Front Safety Operation: yes
Sunvisors Driver Location: Driver
Sunvisors Passenger Location: Passenger
Windshield Wipers Intermittent Wipe: Variable
Windshield Wipers Number Of Speeds: 2
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Braked Lbs: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Kg: 0
Gross Trailer Weight Unbraked Lbs: 0
Gross Vehicle Weight Kg: 1795
Gross Vehicle Weight Lbs: 3957
Published Kerb Weight Kg: 1395
Published Kerb Weight Lbs: 3075
Antenna Type: Element
Anti Theft Protection Type: Code
System Cassette: yes
System Disc Autochanger: yes
System Disc Autochanger Capacity: 6
System Radio Type: Am/Fm
System Type: Stereo
Disc Player Capacity: 6
Speaker Number Of Speakers: 10
Door Panel Trim Material: Leather
Floor Covering Load Area: Textile
Floor Covering Vehicle Cab Compartment: Textile
Load Area Side Covering Type: Textile
Front Airbag Driver Location: Driver
Front Airbag Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Front Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Front Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Front Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Front Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Head Restraints Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Head Restraints Front Seats Number: 2
Rear Seat Belts Driver Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Driver Seat Position: Driver
Rear Seat Belts Driver Type: 3-Point
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Operation: Reel
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Seat Position: Passenger
Rear Seat Belts Passenger Type: 3-Point
Side Airbag Front Location: Front
Front Seat Driver Electrically Adjustable: yes
Front Seat Driver Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Location: Driver
Front Seat Driver Number Of Electrical Adjustments: 2
Front Seat Driver Reclining: yes
Front Seat Driver Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Driver Type: Bucket
Front Seat Passenger Fore Aft Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Height Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Location: Passenger
Front Seat Passenger Reclining: yes
Front Seat Passenger Tilt Adjustment: yes
Front Seat Passenger Type: Bucket
Front Seat Center Armrest Integral Box: yes
Seat Upholstery Additional Seat Material: Leather
Seat Upholstery Main Seat Material: Cloth
Seating Capacity: 4
Cup Holders Front Seats Location: Front Seats
Aircon Fully Automated Climate Control: yes
Ventilation System Digital Display: yes
Ventilation System Micro Filter: yes
Ventilation System Number Of Fan Speeds: 4
Ventilation System Push Button Heater Controls: yes
Ventilation System Recirculation Setting: yes
Anti Theft Protection Peripheral: yes
Anti Theft Protection Remote Operation: yes
Power Locks Includes Fuel Filler Door: yes
Power Locks Internal Switch: yes
Power Locks Operation: Remote
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