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1998 Porsche 911 Carrera {996} technical specifications

Technical specifications of 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera

Carfolio.com ID85756

bodywork
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera See all Porsche models
Type2+2 FHC

Key:
SAL
Saloon (Sedan)
FHC
Fixed-head coupé
DHC
Drop-head coupé (Convertible)
HBK
Hatchback
EST
Estate (Station Wagon)
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Designer
Number of doors 2

dimensions & weight
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Wheelbase 2350 mm 92.5 in
Track front 1455 mm 57.3 in
rear 1500 mm 59.1 in
Length 4430 mm 174.4 in
Width 1765 mm 69.5 in
Height 1305 mm 51.4 in
Length:wheelbase ratio 1.89
Ground clearance 100 mm 3.9 in
Kerb weight 1320 kg 2910 lb
Weight distribution
(Front)
Fuel capacity 64 litres 14.1 UK Gal 16.9 US Gal

aerodynamics
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Drag coefficient 0.300
Frontal area 1.94 m2
Cx 0.58

engine
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Bore × stroke 96.00 mm × 78.00 mm
3.78 in × 3.07 in
Cylinders F-6
Displacement 3.4 litre
3387 cc
(206.687 cu in)
Type DOHC
Key:
SOHC
Single overhead camshaft
DOHC
Double overhead camshaft
OHV
Overhead valves
TS
Two stroke
SV
Side valves
Sl
Sleeve valves
oise
Overhead inlet side exhaust
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4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
Construction
Sump Dry sumped
Compression ratio 11.30:1
Fuel system DME fuel inj.
Maximum power
(DIN)		 300.1 PS (296 bhp) (220.7 kW)
@ 6800 rpm
Specific output 87.4 bhp/litre
1.43 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
(DIN)		 350.0 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)
@ 4600 rpm
bmep 1298.6 kPa (188.3 psi)
Specific torque 103.34 Nm/litre
Maximum rpm 7300 rpm
Manufacturer Porsche
Code
Main bearings
Coolant Water
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23
Unitary capacity 564.5 cc/cylinder
Aspiration Normal
Compressor type N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y

performance
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera See all Porsche models
0-50 mph (80 km/h)
0-60 mph
0-100 km/h 5.20 s
0-100 mph 11.50 s
80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in top
Standing ¼mile
Standing km 24.20 s
Top speed 280 km/h (174 mph)
Fuel consumption 17.2/8.5/10.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO2 Emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ? 242.40 g/km
Power-to-weight 224.24 bhp/ton

chassis
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Engine location Rear
Engine alignment Longitudinal
Drive RWD

Key:
FWD
Front wheel drive
RWD
Rear wheel drive
AWD
All wheel drive
4WD
Four wheel drive
 
Steering rack & pinion PAS
Turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Suspension front I.MS.CS.
rear I.MultiLi.CS.
Key:
I
Independent
LA
Live axle
dD
de Dion axle
W
Wishbone
DW
Double wishbones
CS
Coil springs
ARB
Anti-roll bar
LS
Leaf springs
SE
Semi-elliptic leaf springs
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Wheels front 7J x 17
rear 9J x 17
Tyresfront 205/50 ZR 17
rear 255/40 ZR 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS

Key:
Ve
Ventilated
Di
Disc (Disk)
Dr
Drum
S
Servo-assisted
ABS
Anti-lock Braking System
Brake ∅front
rear
Braked area
Transmission 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.44

general
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera See all Porsche models
RAC rating 34.3
Number made
Model code
Model family 996
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera added 2001-08-12.
Last modified 2008-08-03.
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