1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet specifications

1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater convertible/cabriolet
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
length:wheelbase ratio 1.89
Kerb weight 1395 kg 3075 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 64 litres 14.1 [16.9] 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 injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1298.6 kPa (188.3 psi)
Maximum RPM 7300 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
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 11.9 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 24.5 s
Maximum speed 280 km/h (174 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
215.14 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.22 PS/kg
158.23 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 kW/kg
212.19 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.21 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.32 kg/kW
10.56 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 17.2/8.5/10.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km17.2/8.5/10.1 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre5.8/11.8/9.9 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG16.4/33.2/28.0 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG13.7/27.7/23.3 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.CS.
Rear suspension I.MultiLi.CS.
Wheel size front 7J x 17
Wheel size rear 9J x 17
Tyres front 205/50 ZR 17
Tyres rear 255/40 ZR 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.84
Final drive ratio 3.44
general
Carfolio.com ID184470
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 Cabriolet added 2008-08-03.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Porsche 911 - 996 models

2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S 996
Porsche 911 Turbo S -
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 450 PS 444 bhp 331 kW 324.0 CO2 1665 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4435mm, wb: 2350mm
2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S Tiptronic 996
Porsche 911 Turbo S -
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 5A 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 450 PS 444 bhp 331 kW 345.0 CO2 1705 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4435mm, wb: 2350mm
2003 Porsche 911 Anniversary 996
Porsche 911 Anniversary -
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 6M 3596 cm3/219.4cuin 345 PS 340 bhp 254 kW 274.0 CO2 1370 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet 996
Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 420 PS 414 bhp 309 kW 309.0 CO2 1660 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4435mm, wb: 2350mm
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet Tiptronic 996
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RA 5A 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 420 PS 414 bhp 309 kW 339.0 CO2 1700 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4435mm, wb: 2350mm
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
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4435mm, wb: 2350mm
2003 Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet Tiptronic 996
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RA 5A 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 450 PS 444 bhp 331 kW 345.0 CO2 1700 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4435mm, wb: 2350mm
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 996
Porsche 911 Carrera -
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 6M 3596 cm3/219.4cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 1345 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 996
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 -
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 6M 3596 cm3/219.4cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 1405 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 996
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet -
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
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet -
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RA 5A 3596 cm3/219.4cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 1540 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Tiptronic 996
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 -
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 5A 3596 cm3/219.4cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 1465 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 996
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RR 6M 3596 cm3/219.4cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 1425 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic 996
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RR 5A 3596 cm3/219.4cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 1480 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic 996
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 5A 3596 cm3/219.4cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 1400 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
2001 Porsche 911 Targa 996
Porsche 911 Targa -
2 door targa top RR 6M 3596 cm3/219.4cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 269.0 CO2 1415 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
2001 Porsche 911 Targa Tiptronic 996
2 door targa top RR 5A 3596 cm3/219.4cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 274.0 CO2 1470 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Performance Kit 996
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RR 6M 3387 cm3/206.7cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 295.0 CO2 1395 kg
6 cyl, 3.4ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé Performance Kit 996
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 6M 3387 cm3/206.7cuin 320 PS 316 bhp 235 kW 295.0 CO2 1320 kg
6 cyl, 3.4ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
1999 Porsche 911 GT3 996
Porsche 911 GT3 -
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 360 PS 355 bhp 265 kW 320.0 CO2 1350 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
1999 Porsche 911 Turbo 996
Porsche 911 Turbo -
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 420 PS 414 bhp 309 kW 309.0 CO2 1540 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4435mm, wb: 2350mm
1999 Porsche 911 Turbo Tiptronic 996
Porsche 911 Turbo -
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 5A 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 420 PS 414 bhp 309 kW 339.0 CO2 1585 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4435mm, wb: 2350mm
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 996
Porsche 911 Carrera -
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 6M 3387 cm3/206.7cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 1320 kg
6 cyl, 3.4ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 996
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 -
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 6M 3387 cm3/206.7cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 1375 kg
6 cyl, 3.4ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Tiptronic 996
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 -
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 5A 3387 cm3/206.7cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 1420 kg
6 cyl, 3.4ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic 996
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RR 5A 3387 cm3/206.7cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 1440 kg
6 cyl, 3.4ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic 996
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 5A 3387 cm3/206.7cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 1365 kg
6 cyl, 3.4ℓ, l: 4430mm, wb: 2350mm
Cars similar to the 1998 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet
2000 Acura NSX
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1392 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1999 Acura NSX
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1392 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1998 Acura NSX
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1392 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1997 Acura NSX
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1392 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1999 Acura NSX Alex Zanardi Edition
Acura NSX Alex Zanardi Edition -
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1368 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
2000 Acura NSX-T
Acura NSX-T -
2 door targa top MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1435 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1999 Acura NSX-T
2 door targa top MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1435 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1998 Acura NSX-T
2 door targa top MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1435 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1997 Acura NSX-T
Acura NSX-T -
2 door targa top MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1435 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm
1997 Honda NSX-T 3.2
2 door fixed-head coupé MR 6M 3179 cm3/194.0cuin 294 PS 290 bhp 216 kW 1402 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4425mm, wb: 2530mm