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2008 Porsche 911 Carrera S

Germany Gasoline RWD Convertible

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Specifications

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Vehicle Details

Year: 2008
Make: Porsche
Model

911

Variant

Carrera S

Body Style

Convertible

Generation

997

Seats

4

Doors

2

Fuel

Gasoline

Drivetrain

RWD

Transmission

Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 5
6-speed

Powertrain

Engine Name: Carrera S Cabriolet
Engine Configuration: Flat
Power (hp): 381 hp
Power (kW): 280 kW
Torque: 415 Nm (306 lb-ft)
Top speed: 294 km/h (183 mph)
0–60 mph: 4.5 seconds (estimated)
0–100 km/h: 4.7 seconds
Displacement

Dimensions

Length: 4,427 mm (174.3 in)
Width: 1,808 mm (71.2 in)
Height: 1,310 mm (51.6 in)
Wheelbase: 2,350 mm (92.5 in)
Curb weight: 1,580 kg (3,483 lb)

Engine & Performance

Engine

Engine Specification

Rev. at Max Power: 7,200 rpm
Rev. at Max Torque: 5,500 rpm

Engine Fluids

Synthetic Oil (viscosity): 0W-40
5W-40
5W-50

Engine Configuration

3,824 cc

Bore

99 mm (3.9 in)

Stroke

82.8 mm (3.3 in)

Compression Ratio

11.8 :1

Engine Configuration

Flat

Synchronization

Timing Chain

Engine Placement

Rear

Type of Combustion Engine

Piston

Service Intervals

Air Filter: 60,000 km (37,282 mi)
Spark Plug: 90,000 km / 4 years
Brake Fluid: 2 years

Transmission & Drivetrain

Transmission: Automatic Manumatic
Manual, 5
6-speed

Brakes

Parking Brake: Manual
Front Brakes: Disc Brakes
Rear Brakes: Disc Brakes

Front Brakes

Cooling: Ventilated

Rear Brakes

Cooling: Ventilated

Fuel

General

Tank Volume: 64 litres

Fuel Consumption NEDC

City: 18.3 – 18.8 litres / 100 km
Highway: 8.7 – 8.8 litres / 100 km
Combined: 12.2 – 12.3 litres / 100 km

Emission NEDC

CO₂, Combined: 293 – 296 g/km

Dimensions & Weight

Exterior

Track, Front: 1,486 mm (58.5 in)
Track, Rear: 1,529 mm (60.2 in)
Turning Circle: 10.6 m
Ground Clearance: 106 mm (4.2 in)

Interior

Exterior

Chassis & Body

Chassis

Chassis: Cabriolet Soft-top

Equipment

Side Mirrors

Mirror Type: Conventional
Adjustments: Electrical
User Memory: Optional

Interior

Equipment

Instrument Cluster

Trip Computer: Yes
Tachometer: Analogue

Instrument Cluster › Trip Computer

Display: Yes

Climate Control

Climate Control: Automatic

Features

Comfort Features

Keyless Entry: Optional
Keyless Start: Optional
Cruise Control: Yes
Speed Limiter: Yes
Parking Heater: Optional
Parking Heater Preparation: Optional
Cameras

Safety & Security

Seat Belt

Height Adjustable Retractor: Yes

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Seat Belt Reminder

DriverYes

Other

Identification

VIN Location

Left Side Casing of Window: Yes
Pillar: B-Pillar, Left
B-Pillar, Right
Passenger Seat: in Front of
Trunk: on Floor

Car Classification

Porsche emblem

Head Room, Front

1,000 mm (39.4 in)

Weight

Gross Weight: 1885 – 1930 kg (4,156 – 4,255 lb)
Cargo Capacity: 380 – 385 kg (838 – 849 lb)
Max Roof Load: 0 kg (0 lb)

Heated

Yes

Automatic Tilt Down

Optional

Ground Light

Optional

Mirror Shape, Driver side

Aspheric

Side Mirrors › Adjustments

Driver side: Optional
Passenger side: Optional

Windscreen Wipers

Heated Washer Nozzles: Optional
Speed Sensing Intermittent: Optional
Intermittent Control: Yes

Windows

Window Lifts, Front: Powered
Window Lifts, Rear: Powered
Heated Windows: Rear
Heat-Insulating Windows: Front
First Row
Second Row
Rear
Noise Reducing Windows: Optional
Frameless Windows: First Row
Second Row
Safety Glass: Yes

Windows › Window Lifts, Features

Pinch Protection: Driver
Passenger
Rear
One-touch up/down: Driver
Passenger

Windows › Noise Reducing Windows

Front: Optional
First Row: Optional

Windows › Safety Glass

Front: Laminated
Side: Tempered
Rear: Tempered

Other Equipment

Tow Hook: Front
Rear
Antenna: Glass-integrated
Cabriolet Roof Opening: Powered
Windblocker: Optional
Mud Flaps: Optional

Other Equipment › Mud Flaps

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Lights

Main Beam: Xenon
Low Beam: Xenon
Rear Lights: Halogen
Fog Lights: Yes

Fog Lights

Rear: Halogen
Headlight Washers: Optional

Rims & Tires

Number of Bolts: 5 pcs
Bolt Distance: 130
Nut/Bolt Dimensions: M14x1.5
Central Bore (CB), front: 71.6
Fastening Type: Lug Bolts

Air Condition

Yes

Micro Filter

Yes

Pollen Filter

Yes

Outside Temperature Indicator

Yes

Connectivity

Radio: Yes

Connectivity › Media Format

CD: Multiple CD Changer

Displays

Center Display: Yes

Rear-view Mirror

Adjustments: Mechanical
Rear-view Mirror: Mirror Type: Standard

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments

Glove Compartment: Light
Lockable (Manual)
Armrest Hatch: Front
Sunglass Compartment: Optional
Coin Holder: Optional
Card Holder: Yes
Under Seats: Optional
Door: Driver Side
Passenger Side

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Glove Compartment

Cooled: Optional

Interior Storage › Storage Compartments › Under Seats

Front: Optional

Interior Storage

Cup Holders: Yes

Interior Storage › Cup Holders

Front: 2

Interior Storage › Cup Holders › Front

Placement: Middle Console

Lights

Read Light: Front
Guide Light: Entry Guard
Bottom of the Doors

Lights › Guide Light

Footwell: Optional

Other Equipment

Make-up Mirror: Driver Side
Passenger Side
Clock: Yes
12V Outlet: Front
Carpets: Optional
Ashtray: Optional
Cigarette Lighter: Optional

Other Equipment › Make-up Mirror

Make-up Light: Driver
Passenger

Other Equipment › Clock

Analogue: Dashboard
Digital: Center Display
Instrument Cluster

Other Equipment › Carpets

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Equipment › Ashtray

Front: Optional

Steering Wheel

Multifunction Steering Wheel: Optional
Power Steering: Electric
Sport: Yes
Number of Spokes: 3
Colour: Black
Steering Mechanism: Rack and Pinion

Adjustments

Tilt: Yes

Trunk

Front Trunk: Yes

Front Trunk

Volume: 135 litres

Seats

Colour & Material

Upholstery: Leather

Front Seats › Adjustments, Driver

Seat Depth: Yes
Seat Height: Yes
Backrest Angle: Yes
Lumbar Support: Optional

Front Seats › Adjustments, Passenger

Seat Depth

Optional

Rear Camera Preparation

Optional

Parking Heater

Cabin Heater: Optional

Parking Heater › Cabin Heater

Engine Heater: Optional
Remote: Optional
Timer: Optional

Cameras

Rear: Optional

Other Features

GPS: Optional
Horn: Dual Note

Accessories

Tire Repair Kit: Yes
Compressor: Yes
Fire Extinguisher: Optional
Warning Triangle: Optional
First Aid Kit: Optional
Bicycle Holder: Optional

Passenger

Yes

Rear-

Belt Pretensioner

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Belt Load Limiter

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Height Adjustable Retractor

Manual: Yes

Type of Belt

Three-Point-Belt: Front Seats

Assist Systems

Electronic Stability Control (ESC): Yes
Dynamic Steering Response (DSR): Yes
Rear Cross-Traffic Alert (RCTA): Optional
Speed Assist: Optional
Parking Assist: Optional

Brake Systems

Power Brakes: Yes
Anti-lock Braking System (ABS): Four-channel
Traction Control System (TCS): Yes
Electronic Brakeforce Distribution (EBD): Yes
Electronic Brake Assist (BA/EBA): Yes
Brake Pad Wear Indicator: Yes

Sensors

Parking Sensors: Optional
Light Sensor: Optional
Rain Sensors: Optional

Parking Sensors

Front: Optional
Rear: Optional

Other Features

Immobiliser: Yes
Anti-theft Alarm: Yes
Central Locking: Remote

Immobiliser

Electronic: Yes

Anti-theft Alarm

Interior Monitoring: Yes

Safety Testing

General

Not Tested by Euro NCAP: Yes

Airbags

Feature

Driver

Passenger

Rear

Frontal Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Chest Airbag

Driver

Child Protection

Isofix: Passenger: Optional
Rear: -

Australian Classification

Sports Car

European Segment

S-Segment

Car.info Classification

Sports Car

911

€67,000

MSRP · EUR

Body

Telescope

Yes

Yes

Seat Height

Yes

Backrest Angle

Yes

Lumbar Support

Optional

Front Seats

Power Seat, Driver: Optional
Power Seat, Passenger: Optional
Heated Seats: Optional
Armrest: Middle
Type of Seat: Sport Seats
Easy Entry: Optional

Front Seats › Heated Seats

Cushion: Optional

Front Seats › Heated Seats › Cushion

Backrest: Optional

Yes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Side Head Airbag

DriverYes

PassengerYes

Rear-

Knee Airbag

DriverOptional

Passenger-

Rear-

Airbag cut-off Switch

Driver-

PassengerYes

Rear-

Convertible

Variant

911 Carrera S Convertible Generations1 of 6

Year

Powertrain

Horsepower

381 hp

Drivetrain

RWD

Fuel

Gasoline

Transmission

Automatic Manumatic | Manual, 5 | 6-speed

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