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1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 2dr Carrera Cabriolet 6-Spd Manual

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Porsche 911 Carrera 2dr Carrera Cabriolet 6-Spd Manual
Porsche 911 Carrera 2dr Carrera Cabriolet 6-Spd Manual
Vehicle Specifications
Base MSRP:
$73,000
Base Invoice:
$62,859
Destination:
$765
Engine/Fuel:
3.6L/220 Gas Flat 6-cyl
Transmission:
6 Speed Manual w/OD
Door/Body Style:
2 Door Cabriolet
Drive Type:
Rear-Wheel Drive
MPG (City / Hwy):
17/25

Specifications

Vehicle
EPA Classification : Mini-Compact
Engine
Engine Order Code :
Engine Type : Gas Flat 6-cyl
Displacement : 3.6L/220
Fuel System : EFI
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM : 282 @ 6300
SAE Net Torque @ RPM : 250 @ 5250
Transmission
Drivetrain : Rear-Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code :
Trans Type : 6
Trans Description Cont. : Manual w/OD
Trans Description Cont. Again :
First Gear Ratio (:1) : 3.82
Second Gear Ratio (:1) : 2.05
Third Gear Ratio (:1) : 1.41
Fourth Gear Rato (:1) : 1.12
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.93
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) : 0.78
Reverse Ratio (:1) : 2.86
Clutch Size (in) : -TBD-
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) : 3.44
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) :
Mileage
EPA Fuel Economy Est - City (MPG) : 17
EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy (MPG) : 25
Electrical
Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary) : -TBD-
Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps) : 115
Cooling System
Total Cooling System Capacity (qts) : 24
Weight Information
Base Curb Weight (lbs) : 3064
Trailering
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt. (lbs) : N/A
Suspension
Suspension Type - Front : Independent
Suspension Type - Rear : Independent
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) : MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) : Multi-Link
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) : -TBD-
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) : -TBD-
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) : 0.87
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) : 0.79
Brakes
Brake Type : Pwr-Assisted
Brake ABS System : Four-Wheel
Disc - Front (Yes or ) : Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) : Yes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.97 x -TBD-
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) : 11.77 x -TBD-
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) :
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) :
Tires
Front Tire Order Code :
Rear Tire Order Code :
Spare Tire Order Code :
Front Tire Size : P205/50R17
Rear Tire Size : P255/40R17
Spare Tire Size : Compact
Wheels
Front Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 7
Rear Wheel Size (in) : 17 x 9
Spare Wheel Size (in) : -TBD-
Front Wheel Material : Aluminum
Rear Wheel Material : Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material : -TBD-
Steering
Steering Type : Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall : 16.5
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) : 2.47
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) : 38.5
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) : -TBD-
Fuel Tank
Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx (gal) : 19.4
Exterior Dimensions
Wheelbase (in) : 89.4
Length, Overall (in) : 167.7
Width, Max w/o mirrors (in) : 68.3
Height, Overall (in) : 51.8
Tread Width, Front (in) : 55.6
Tread Width, Rear (in) : 58.0
Min Ground Clearance (in) : 4.7
Liftover Height (in) : -TBD-
Cargo Area Dimensions
Trunk Volume (ft³) : -TBD-
Interior Dimensions
Passenger Capacity : 4
Passenger Volume (ft³) : -TBD-
Front Head Room (in) : 38.0
Front Leg Room (in) : 41.6
Front Shoulder Room (in) : 51.7
Front Hip Room (in) : 51.7
Second Head Room (in) : -TBD-
Second Leg Room (in) : -TBD-
Second Shoulder Room (in) : -TBD-
Second Hip Room (in) : -TBD-
Summary
Vehicle Name : Carrera
Body Style : 2 Door Cabriolet

Standard Features

EPA FUEL ECONOMY RATINGS
City 17/hwy 25 (3.6L engine/6-speed manual trans)
EXTERIOR
Full pwr top w/automatic latching/unlatching
Speed-dependent extendable rear spoiler
Polyellipsoid headlights w/variable focus & washer system
Fog lights
Electrically adjustable & heated outside rearview mirrors
Tinted glass w/graduated tint windshield
Dual windshield wiper system w/heated nozzles
Body-color door handles
INTERIOR
2 + 2 Seating
Partial leather reclining bucket seats w/elect height adjustment
Leather covered steering wheel
Backlit analog instrumentation w/tachometer,oil pressure/oil temp/oil level/ fuel level gauges & corresponding warning lights
Trip odometer
Pwr windows
Integrated central locking/alarm/immobilizer system w/remote entry
Folding ignition key w/integrated remote control device
Cruise control
Automatic climate control w/particle filters
AM/FM digital display stereo cassette radio w/6-speakers, amplifier, anti-theft coding, removable control face
Cassette/coin holder
Windshield antenna w/signal amplifier
Analog quartz clock
Dual sunvisor mirrors
Interior light w/delayed shutoff
Luggage compartment covered w/black velour
MECHANICAL
3.6L SOHC EFI aluminum alloy air-cooled 6 cyl engine
Anti-noise engine capsule
Dual 3-way catalytic converters
6-speed close ratio manual transmission
Hydraulically activated single-disc dry clutch
Twin plug ignition system w/dual knock sensor system
Fully integrated electronic ignition
Rear wheel drive
75 amp/hr battery
115 amp alternator
Welded, unitized construction, double-sided, zinc-galvanized steel body
Aerodynamic drag-reducing under-carriage cover
Independent MacPherson struts front suspension w/aluminum alloy lower control arms, negative steering roll radius
Independent multi-link rear suspension w/LSA, self-stabilizing toe characteristics
Front/rear stabilizer bars
205/55ZR16 SBR front tires
245/45ZR16 SBR rear tires
5-spoke cup design pressure-cast alloy wheels w/locks
16" x 7.0 wheels (front)
16" x 9.0 wheels (rear)
Force-sensitive pwr-assisted rack & pinion steering
Pwr-assisted 4-wheel ventilated disc brakes w/4-piston light alloy calipers
Anti-lock brake system
19.4 gallon fuel tank
SAFETY
Driver & front passenger airbags
Front/rear 3-point inertia reel seatbelts
Anti-lock braking system
Brake pad wear indicator

Options

NO OPTION KIND
** ALL PASSENGER CARS SOLD IN 1998 FOR $36,000 AND ABOVE ARE SUBJECT TO A LUXURY TAX ** STANDARAD
SAMPLE LEATHER DOOR PANEL PKG -inc: leather pwr window switches, leather speaker trim rings/covers, rosettes for LEDs/alarm system, caps for window sills/frame, outside mirror knob/rocker switch *NET* $1,461
INSTRUMENT SWITCH PKG -inc: leather turn signal/wiper/clock/light switches, leather fuel tank flap/instrument panel knobs, leather glove box lock knob/frame *NET* $1,494
INSTRUMENT PANEL PKG -inc: leather-covered air vents & covers/kneebar/key molding/ ventilating cover *NET* $1,743
ALUMINUM/CHROME PKG -inc: aluminum instrument dials, metal door sill w/insignia, oval stainless steel exhaust pipes *NET* $2,075
CARBON PKG -inc: instrument carrier/lower dash, door panel trim *NET* $4,930
LIGHT ROOTWOOD PKG -inc: light rootwood instrument cluster/panel, light rootwood door panels *NET* $6,507
DARK ROOTWOOD PKG -inc: dark rootwood instrument cluster/panel, dark rootwood door panels *NET* $6,507
AERO KIT 1B -inc: front/rear spoilers, integrated third brake light *NET* $6,159
AERO KIT 2B -inc: front/rear spoilers, rocker panels, integrated third brake light *NET* $7,038
DRIVER SPORT SEAT W/ELECTRIC HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (REQ: 374 Sport Seat) $365
PASSENGER SPORT SEAT W/ELECTRIC HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT (REQ: 373 Sport Seat) $365
SPORT SEATS PAINTED TO MATCH EXTERIOR COLOR (REQ: 373 & 374 Sport Seats) $1,287
"SOFT LOOK" LEATHER SEATS (REQ: Full Leather Seats) $398
PASSENGER SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT (REQ: 586 Driver Lumbar Support) $551
DRIVER SEAT LUMBAR SUPPORT $551
FULL PWR DRIVER SEAT $564
HEATED FRONT SEAT PKG W/ADJUSTABLE HEATING RANGE $578
DUAL POWER SEAT PKG W/ELECTRIC ADJUSTMENTS -inc: driver side memory function (N/A w/373 & 374 Sport Seats) $1,004
LEATHER SEAT PKG I -inc: leather heat/pwr seat adjustment switches w/leather cover (REQ: P14 Heated Seats) *NET* $1,262
LEATHER SEAT PKG II -inc: leather front seat hinges/front seatbelt locks/housings, leather heat & seat adj switches/ring plates for switch & seat adj (REQ: P14 Heated Seats) (N/A w/373 & 374 Sport Seats) *NET* $2,042
LEATHER SEAT PARTS PKG III -inc: leather rear safety belt locks/lock housings, leather front safety belt lock housings/covers *NET* $1,278
BLACK PORSCHE FLOOR MATS $110
CASHMERE BEIGE PORSCHE FLOOR MATS $110
MIDNIGHT BLUE PORSCHE FLOOR MATS $110
CLASSIC GREY PORSCHE FLOOR MATS $110
CHESTNUT BROWN PORSCHE FLOOR MATS $110
EMBROIDERED "PORSCHE" FRONT FLOOR MATS $375
RIM CAPS W/PORSCHE CREST (REQ: 393, 398, or XRA Wheels) $166
(4) WHEEL CAPS W/COLORED PORSCHE CREST (REQ: 408 or XRB Wheels) $166
RIM CAPS W/PORSCHE CREST ON PAINTED RIMS (REQ: XD9 Rims) $282
(4) RIMS PAINTED IN EXTERIOR PAINT (REQ: X89 Rim Caps) $1,311
LEATHER BRAKE HANDLE/SHIFT KNOB IN COLOR TO SAMPLE (N/A w/Decor Upgrade Pkgs) $481
LIGHT ROOTWOOD BRAKE HANDLE/SHIFT KNOB $739
DARK ROOTWOOD BRAKE HANDLE/SHIFT KNOB $739
CARBON/ALUMINUM BRAKE HANDLE/SHIFT KNOB (N/A w/Decor Upgrade Pkgs) $830
ALUMINUM BRAKE HANDLE/SHIFT KNOB (N/A w/ Decor Upgrade Pkgs) $813
LIGHT ROOTWOOD/ALUMINUM BRAKE HANDLE/SHIFT KNOB (N/A w/Decor Upgrade Pkgs) $847
DARK ROOTWOOD/ALUMINUM BRAKE HANDLE/SHIFT KNOB (N/A w/Decor Upgrade Pkgs) $847
ALL LEATHER STEERING WHEEL -inc: airbag cover (N/A w/Decor Upgrade Pkgs) $1,255
CARBON STEERING WHEEL -inc: leather cover $1,577
LIGHT ROOTWOOD STEERING WHEEL $1,859
DARK ROOTWOOD STEERING WHEEL $1,859
MIDDLE CONSOLE FRAME & GEAR BOX TUNNEL IN LEATHER COLOR TO SAMPLE $515
MIDDLE CONSOLE FRAME & GEAR BOX TUNNEL IN CARBON $755
LEATHER TRAY BEHIND PARKING BRAKE $266
5-OPEN CD HOLDERS ON CONSOLE $349
LEATHER SUNVISORS W/ILLUMINATED PASSENGER VISOR VANITY MIRROR $813
LEATHER SUNVISORS W/ILLUMINATED PASSENGER VISOR VANITY MIRROR -inc: reading light $996
ALUMINUM PAINTED INSTRUMENT DIALS W/BRUSHED CHROME INNER RINGS $1,096
PAINTED INSTRUMENT DIALS W/LEATHER COVERED INSTRUMENT TRIM RINGS (REQ: Current Non-Metallic Paint) $1,517
5-SPOKE 17" WHEELS -inc: 205/50ZR17 front tires, 255/40ZR17 rear tires $1,444
17" TARGA DESIGN WHEELS -inc: 205/50ZR17 front tires, 255/40ZR17 rear tires $2,374
17" SPORT CLASSIC WHEELS -inc: 205/50ZR17 front tires, 255/40ZR17 rear tires $2,432
18" TECHNOLOGY CAST LIGHT ALLOY WHEELS -inc: 225/40ZR18 front tires, 285/30ZR18 rear tires $3,229
18" SPORT CLASSIC WHEELS -inc: 225/40ZR18 front tires, 285/30ZR18 rear tires $4,084
RED PAINTED BRAKE CALIPERS $1,345
SILVER PAINTED BRAKE CALIPERS $1,552
YELLOW PAINTED BRAKE CALIPERS $1,793
LEATHER INSIDE DOOR OPENERS $191
CARBON COVERED "PORSCHE" EMBOSSED INSIDE DOOR OPENERS $540
DEALER PREPARATION CREDIT STANDARAD
MOTOR SOUND PKG $332
REAR STORAGE COMPARTMENT IN PLACE OF REAR SEATS STANDARAD
HI-FI SOUND PKG W/8-SPEAKER AMPLIFIER SYSTEM $930
DELETE MODEL REAR DESIGNATION STANDARAD
INFRARED SECURITY SYSTEM $216
PORSCHE WINDSTOP (DEFLECTOR) $357
LITRONIC HEADLIGHTS $1,536
ON-BOARD COMPUTER $440
REMOTE CD CHANGER (6-DISC) $813
TORQUE LIMITED SLIP -inc: auto brake differential $1,253
DIGITAL SOUND PKG -inc: HI-FI sound pkg, amplifier system $2,075
AUTOMATIC DIMMING REAR-VIEW MIRROR $448
LEATHER STEERING WHEEL CASING $297
LEATHER CABRIOLET TOP BOOT COVER $1,527
LEATHER AIR CONDITIONER/HEAT ADJUSTMENT COVER $619
FOOTWELL LIGHTING $604
DUAL DOOR POCKET LIGHTING $946
LEATHER EXTENDED CENTER CONSOLE $2,988
LEATHER LOWER DASH IN CURRENT COLOR $938
OVAL CHROME EXHAUST PIPES $697
STAINLESS STEEL DOOR SILL W/INSIGNIA $432
HEAD RESTRAINTS STAMPED W/PORSCHE CREST $194
FRONT SEAT STITCHING IN ALTERNATE STANDARD COLOR $216
CARPET IN STANDARD PORSCHE COLOR, DEVIATING FROM INTERIOR COLOR $284
Emission System
50 STATES EMISSIONS STANDARAD
Decor Level
LEATHERETTE INTERIOR -inc: leatherette dash/ kneebar/door window sills, black leatherette A pillars/sunvisors, leather steering wheel (STD) STANDARAD
FULL LEATHER INTERIOR -inc:full leather seats/ dash/kneebar/door window sills/steering wheel/shift lever boot & knob/parking brake lever/door panel trim/armrest/storage top/ console, leatherette instrument carrier, black leatherette A pillars/sunvisors $3,030
SPECIAL LEATHER INTERIOR -inc: full leather seats/dash/kneebar/door window sills/backwall /steering wheel/shift lever boot/door panels/ rear side panels/console, black leatherette A pillar/sunvisors (REQ: XX1 Floor Mats) $3,727
Option Package
DECOR UPGRADE PKG NOT DESIRED STANDARAD
LIGHT ROOTWOOD PKG -inc: light rootwood dash/ steering wheel/parking brake lever/gear shift knob $7,409
DARK ROOTWOOD PKG -inc: dark rootwood dash/ steering wheel/parking brake lever/gear shift knob $7,409
Seat Trim
ALL CLOTH SEATS W/CLOTH PORSCHE LETTERING (STD) STANDARAD
LEATHERETTE SEATS W/LEATHER INLAYS STANDARAD
FRONT LEATHER SPORT SEATING SURFACES (REQ: 373 & 374 Sport Seats) STANDARAD
FULL LEATHER SEATS $1,544
Paint Type
STANDARD PAINT STANDARAD
METALLIC PAINT $1,036
SPECIAL EXTERIOR PAINT $2,955
Radio
AM/FM RADIO W/CASSETTE -inc:anti-theft coding, removable control unit (STD) STANDARAD
AM/FM RADIO W/COMPACT DISC -inc: anti-theft coding, removable control unit $315

Warranty and Incentives

Warranty
Basic:
4 Years/50,000 Miles

Corrosion:
10 Years/Unlimited Miles