1999 Porsche Carrera Specs

• Type Flat 6
• Induction Normally-aspirated
• Soothing Water-cooled
• Valvetrain Dual overhead camshafts
• Injection Port shot
• Bore x Stroke 3.78 in/96 mm x 3.07 in/78 mm
• Displacement 206.67 cu-in/3, 387 cc
• Horsepower 296 @ 6800 rpm
• Torque 258 lb-ft @ 4600 rpm
• Max RPM 7300
• Compression Ratio 11.3:1

Transmission

• Choices 6-speed handbook, 5-speed Tiptronic S

Chassis

• Type Rear-engined, rear-wheel drive
• Curb body weight 2, 901 lbs. manual/3, 009 pounds. Tiptronic S
• Level 51.38 in/1, 305 mm
• Floor Clearance 4.33 in/110 mm
• Length 174.41 in/4, 430 mm
• Wheelbase 92.52 in/2, 350 mm
• Circumference 69.49 in/1, 765 mm
• Track Front 57.28 in/1, 455 mm
• Track Rear 59.06 in/1, 500 mm
• Drag Coefficient 0.30
• Wheel Size Front 17 x 7
• Wheel Size back 17 x 9
• Tire Size Front 205/50ZR-17
• Tire Size Back 255/40ZR-17

Brake System

• Caliper Front Fixed 4-piston
• Caliper Back Fixed 4-piston
• Disc Kind Front Ventilated, cross-drilled disks
• Disc Kind Back Ventilated, cross-drilled discs
• Disc Size Front 12.53 in/318 mm x 1.1 in/28 mm
• Disc Size Rear 11.78 in/299 mm x 0.95 in/24 mm

Efficiency

• 0 to 62 MPH 5.2 moments manual/6.0 seconds Tiptronic S
• Top Speed 174 mph manual/171 miles per hour Tiptronic S

Fuel

• MPG City 15 manual/15 Tiptronic S
• MPG Highway 23 manual/23 Tiptronic S
• MPG Combined 18 manual/18 Tiptronic S
• Gas Tank Ability 17.0 U.S. gallons
• Required Octane Premium unleaded (91+)

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