1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Tiptronic specifications

1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Tiptronic data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2350 mm 92.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1455 mm 57.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1500 mm 59.1 inches
Length 4430 mm 174.4 inches
Width 1765 mm 69.5 inches
Height 1305 mm 51.4 inches
Ground clearance 100 mm 3.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.89
Kerb weight 1420 kg 3131 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 63 litres 13.9 [16.6] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.3
Frontal area 1.94 m²
CdA 0.58
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Porsche
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 6
Capacity 3.4 litre
3387 cc
(206.687 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 96 × 78 mm
3.78 × 3.07 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.23
Valve gear double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
4 valves per cylinder
24 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 300 PS (296 bhp) (221 kW)
at 6800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 350 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)
at 4600 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 65.2 kW/litre
88.6 ps/litre
87.4 bhp/litre
1.43 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 103.34 Nm/litre
1.25 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 11.3:1
Fuel system DME fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1298.6 kPa (188.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 564.5 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 13.1 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 25.6 s
Maximum speed 275 km/h (171 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
211.35 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 PS/kg
155.44 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 kW/kg
208.45 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.43 kg/kW
10.75 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels all wheel drive  
Torque split
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed automatic
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 3.68
general
Carfolio.com ID77869
Production total
Model code
Model family 996
RAC rating 34.3
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Tiptronic added 2001-03-14.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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2003 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet 996
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 450 PS 444 bhp 331 kW 324.0 CO2 1660 kg
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2003 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Tiptronic 996
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6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 996
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet RA 6M 3596 cm3/219.4cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 1485 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet Tiptronic 996
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2 door convertible/​cabriolet RA 5A 3596 cm3/219.4cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 1540 kg
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2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Tiptronic 996
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6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
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6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
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1999 Porsche 911 Turbo 996
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2 door fixed-head coupé RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 420 PS 414 bhp 309 kW 309.0 CO2 1540 kg
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6 cyl, 3.4ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
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6 cyl, 3.4ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
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