1998 Porsche 911 Specifications

2-Door Carrera Convertible 6-Speed Manual
MSRP based on 2-Door Carrera Convertible 6-Speed Manual
 

Quick Specs

Gas Mileage 17 mpg City/25 mpg Hwy
Engine Gas Flat 6-cyl, 3.6L
EPA Class Mini-Compact
Style Name 2dr Carrera Cabriolet 6-Spd Manual
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Passenger Capacity 4
Passenger Doors 2
Body Style Convertible
Transmission 6-speed close ratio manual transmission

Dimensions

Vehicle
EPA Classification Mini-Compact
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) 3064
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity 4
Front Hip Room (in) 51.7
Front Leg Room (in) 41.6
Second Shoulder Room (in) -TBD-
Passenger Volume (ft³) -TBD-
Second Head Room (in) -TBD-
Front Shoulder Room (in) 51.7
Second Hip Room (in) -TBD-
Front Head Room (in) 38.0
Second Leg Room (in) -TBD-
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) 89.4
Track Width, Rear (in) 56.9
Height, Overall (in) 51.8
Length, Overall (in) 167.7
Min Ground Clearance (in) 4.7
Track Width, Front (in) 55.3
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) 68.3
Liftover Height (in) -TBD-
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) -TBD-

Fuel Economy

Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) 19.4
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) 25

Performance Specs

Engine
Engine Order Code NA
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 250 @ 5250
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas Flat 6-cyl
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 282 @ 6300
Displacement 3.6L/220
Transmission
Clutch Size (in) -TBD-
Drivetrain Rear-Wheel Drive
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.82
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.78
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.12
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.44
Trans Order Code NA
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.05
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.86
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.93
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Trans Type 6
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.41
Brakes
Brake Type Pwr-Assisted
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.77 x -TBD-
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System Four-Wheel
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.97 x -TBD-
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) 38.5
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall 16.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) -TBD-
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) 2.47
Tires
Front Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size Compact
Front Tire Size P205/55R16
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P245/45R16
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) 16 x 7
Spare Wheel Material -TBD-
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 16 x 9
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Size (in) -TBD-
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front Independent
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) -TBD-
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Rear Independent
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) 0.79
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) -TBD-
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) MacPherson Strut
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) 0.67

Safety Features

Safety
Air Bag-Frontal-Driver Yes
Air Bag-Frontal-Passenger Yes
Air Bag-Passenger Switch (On/Off) No
Air Bag-Side Body-Front No
Air Bag-Side Body-Rear No
Air Bag-Side Head-Front No
Air Bag-Side Head-Rear No
Brakes-ABS Yes
Child Safety Rear Door Locks No
Daytime Running Lights No
Traction Control No
Night Vision No
Rollover Protection Bars No
Fog Lamps Yes
Parking Aid No
Tire Pressure Monitor No
Back-Up Camera No
Stability Control No
Other Features Driver & front passenger airbags
Front/rear 3-point inertia reel seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system
Brake pad wear indicator

Warranty

Warranty
Basic Miles/km 50,000
Basic Years 4
Corrosion Miles/km Unlimited
Corrosion Years 10

Other Specs

Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) 24
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) -TBD-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) 115
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) N/A
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