| Model year | 2008 |
| Make | Porsche |
| Model | 911 |
| Style | Carrera 2dr Coupe (3.6L 6cyl 6M) |
| Base MSRP | $73,500 |
| Options on test vehicle | Heated Front Seats, Bose High End Sound Package, Floor Mats In Interior Color, Self-Dimming Mirrors, Navigation Module For PCM, Wheel Caps w/Colored Crest, Macadamia Metallic, Power Seat Package, Bi-Xenon Headlamp Package, Sand Beige (Full Leather) |
| As-tested MSRP | $85,765 |
| Drive type | rear wheel drive |
| Engine type | flat6 |
| Displacement (cc/cu-in) | 3596cc (219cu-in) |
| Block/head material | aluminum alloy |
| Valvetrain | double overhead camshaft |
| Compression ratio (x:1) | 11.3 |
| Redline (rpm) | 7,200 |
| Horsepower (hp @ rpm) | 325 @ 6800 |
| Torque (lb-ft @ rpm) | 273 @ 4250 |
| Transmission type | 6-speed Manual |
| Transmission and axle ratios (x:1) | I:3.91; II:2.32; III:1.61; IV:1.28; V:1.08; VI:0.88; R:3.59; FD:3.44 |
| Suspension, front | Multilink |
| Steering type | speed-proportional power steering |
| Steering ratio (x:1) | MacPherson strut |
| Tire brand | Michelin |
| Tire model | Pilot Sport PS2 |
| Tire type | Performance |
| Tire size, front | 265/40ZR18 Z |
| Tire size, rear | 265/40ZR18 Z |
| Wheel size | 18 by 8.0 front ? 18 by 11.0 rear |
| Wheel material | Alloy |
| Brakes, front | Ventilated disc |
| Brakes, rear | Ventilated disc |
| 0-45 mph (sec.) | 3.2 |
| 0-60 mph (sec.) | 4.8 |
| 0-75 mph (sec.) | 6.9 |
| 1/4-mile (sec. @ mph) | 13.0 @ 108.1 |
| 0-60 with 1 foot of rollout (sec.) | 4.5 |
| Braking, 30-0 mph (ft.) | 26 |
| 60-0 mph (ft.) | 104 |
| Slalom, 6 x 100 ft. (mph) | 72.2 |
| Skid pad, 200-ft. diameter (lateral g) | 0.92g |
| Sound level @ idle (dB) | 51.7 |
| @ Full throttle (dB) | 83.3 |
| @ 70 mph cruise (dB) | 76.4 |
| Acceleration comments | It looks abusive, and probably is, but the crazy drop-clutch axle-hopping launch works, and earns about 0.2 seconds across the board. Shifter is brilliant; light and precise. Sound track is classic Porsche. |
| Braking rating | Excellent |
| Braking comments | Firm, trustworthy pedal, but the distances were effected by surface ripples and grit. Some nose bobbing on bumpy surface, and some skipping over sandy surface. Still excellent despite idiosyncrasies. |
| Handling rating | Excellent |
| Handling comments | Easy to sense tires' limit in the skid pad, but not as receptive to drop-throttle oversteer as I'd like. Still very good. In the slalom, the 911 is brilliant with perfect body control. Excellent steering weight and feedback. Predictable. Intuitive. |
| Elevation (ft.) | 1121 |
| Temperature (°F) | 69.56 |
| Wind (mph, direction) | 4.4 |
| EPA fuel economy (mpg) | 18 City / 26 Highway |
| Fuel tank capacity (U.S. gal.) | 16.9 |
| Curb weight, mfr. claim (lbs.) | 3,075 |
| Curb weight, as tested (lbs.) | 3258 |
| Weight distribution, as tested, f/r (%) | 38.2/61.8 |
| Length (in.) | 175.6 |
| Width (in.) | 71.2 |
| Height (in.) | 51.6 |
| Wheelbase (in.) | 92.5 |
| Track, front (in.) | 58.5 |
| Track, rear (in.) | 60.4 |
| Turning circle (ft.) | 35.8 |
| Headroom, front (in.) | 38.4 |
| Shoulder room, front (in.) | 51.5 |
| Seating capacity | 4 |
| Cargo volume (cu-ft) | 4.4 |
| Max. cargo volume, seats folded (cu-ft) | 11.6 |
| Bumper-to-bumper | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Powertrain | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Corrosion | 10 years / Unlimited miles |
| Roadside assistance | 4 years / 50,000 miles |
| Free scheduled maintenance | Not Available |
| Front airbags | Standard |
| Side airbags | Standard dual front |
| Head airbags | Standard front |
| Knee airbags | Not Available |
| Antilock brakes | 4-wheel ABS |
| Electronic brake enhancements | electronic brakeforce distribution |
| Traction control | Standard |
| Stability control | Standard |
| Tire-pressure monitoring system | Tire pressure monitoring |
| Emergency assistance system | Not available |
| NHTSA crash test, driver | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, passenger | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side front | Not Tested |
| NHTSA crash test, side rear | Not Tested |
| NHTSA rollover resistance | Not Tested |
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