The Porsche 911 Carrera is a rear wheel drive road car, with its engine placed in the rear, and a 2 door coupé bodyshell.
It is part of Porsche's 997 model series.
Its 3.6 litre engine is a naturally aspirated, double overhead camshaft, 6 cylinder that produces 321 bhp (325 PS/239 kW) of power at 6800 rpm, and maximum torque of 370 N·m (273 lb·ft/37.7 kgm) at 4250 rpm. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type.
A 5 speed automatic gearbox transfers the power to the wheels.
The Porsche 911 Carrera weighs a quoted 1510 kg at the kerb.
Maximum quoted speed is 280 km/h or 174 mph, manufacturer claimed fuel consumption is 16.5/8.1/11.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined, and carbon dioxide emissions are 270.0 g/km.
Full specs
Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4427 mm
Weight
1510 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
3.6 litre
Cylinders
6, Flat
Power
325 PS / 321 bhp / 239 kW @ 6800 rpm
Torque
370 Nm / 273 ft.lb / 37.7 kgm @ 4250 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 5.5 s
Top speed
280 km/h / 174 mph
Economy
16.5/8.1/11.2 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
CO₂ emissions
270.0 CO₂ g/km
2004 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic (2005) specifications