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Specifications

Vehicle

EPA Classification

Mini-Compact

Two-Seater

Engine

Engine Order Code

Engine Type

Gas Flat 6-cyl

Displacement

3.8L/233

Fuel System

Electronic Fuel Injection

SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM

530 @ 6250-6750

450 @ 7900

SAE Net Torque @ RPM

516 @ 2100-4250

317 @ 6750

Transmission

Drivetrain

All Wheel Drive

Rear Wheel Drive

Trans Order Code

250

Trans Type

Trans Description Cont.

Automatic w/Manual Shift

Manual

Trans Description Cont. Again

First Gear Ratio (:1)

3.90

3.82

Second Gear Ratio (:1)

2.29

2.26

Third Gear Ratio (:1)

1.58

1.64

Fourth Gear Ratio (:1)

1.18

1.29

Fifth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.94

1.06

Sixth Gear Ratio (:1)

0.79

0.92

Reverse Ratio (:1)

3.55

2.86

Clutch Size

9.5 in

Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1)

3.44/3.33

3.89

Seventh Gear Ratio (:1)

0.62

Eighth Gear Ratio (:1)

Weight Information

Base Curb Weight

3340 lbs

3020 lbs

Suspension

Suspension Type - Front

MacPherson Strut

Suspension Type - Rear

Multi-Link

Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)

w/Coil Springs

Shock Absorber Diameter - Front

Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front

Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear

Brakes

Brake Type

Pwr

Brake ABS System

4-Wheel

Brake ABS System (Second Line)

Disc - Front (Yes or )

Yes

Disc - Rear (Yes or )

Yes

Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness

Drum - Rear (Yes or )

Rear Drum Diam x Width

Wheels

Front Wheel Size

19 x 8.5 in

19 x 9.0 in

Rear Wheel Size

19 x -TBD- in

19 x 12.0 in

Spare Wheel Size

Rear Wheel Material

Aluminum

Spare Wheel Material

Tires

Front Tire Order Code

Rear Tire Order Code

Spare Tire Order Code

Front Tire Size

P235/40ZR18

P245/35ZR19

Rear Tire Size

P265/40ZR18

P325/30ZR19

Spare Tire Size

Mileage

EPA Fuel Economy Est - Hwy

25 MPG

21 MPG

Cruising Range - City

287.30 mi

236.60 mi

EPA Fuel Economy Est - City

17 MPG

14 MPG

Fuel Economy Est-Combined

19 MPG

16 MPG

Cruising Range - Hwy

422.50 mi

354.90 mi

EPA MPG Equivalent - City

EPA MPG Equivalent - Hwy

EPA MPG Equivalent - Combined

Battery Range

Fuel Tank

Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

16.9 gal

Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx

Emissions

Tons/yr of CO2 Emissions @ 15K mi/year

9.6

11.5

EPA Greenhouse Gas Score

Steering

Steering Type

Pwr Rack & Pinion

Steering Ratio (:1), Overall

Lock to Lock Turns (Steering)

Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb

Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall

Interior Dimensions

Passenger Capacity

Passenger Volume

Front Head Room

Front Leg Room

Front Shoulder Room

Front Hip Room

Second Head Room

Second Leg Room

Second Shoulder Room

Second Hip Room

Exterior Dimensions

Wheelbase

Length, Overall

176.4 in

Width, Max w/o mirrors

Height, Overall

Track Width, Front

Track Width, Rear

Min Ground Clearance

Liftover Height

Cargo Area Dimensions

Trunk Volume

Trailering

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.

Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.

Electrical

Cold Cranking Amps @ 0� F (Primary)

Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)

Cooling System

Total Cooling System Capacity

Feature

MECHANICAL

7-speed Porsche Doppelkupplung (PDK) auto transmission -inc: double clutch w/manual steering wheel speedshift *w/640 Sport Chrono Pkg Turbo-inc: Sports Plus button for launch control function (race start)*.

3.8L horizontally-opposed four overhead camshafts DFI 24V 6-cyl twin-turbocharged engine -inc: dry sump lubrication.

Vario-cam plus variable valve timing system.

Porsche torque vectoring (PTV) -inc: variable torque distribution through controlled braking on the rear wheels, mechanically controlled differential lock w/asymmetrical locking action.

Drive-off assistant.

All wheel drive w/Porsche traction management (PTM).

Full underbody paneling.

McPherson front suspension.

LSA multi-link rear suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes -inc: 6-piston front/4-piston rear monobloc fixed alloy calipers.

Red brake calipers.

(2) single-tube tailpipes in chrome plated steel

6-speed manual transmission -inc: single-mass fly-wheel w/short ratios, transmission oil cooling & short shifter.

3.8L horizontally-opposed four overhead camshafts DFI 24V 6-cyl engine -inc: dry sump lubrication, oil cooler.

Vario-cam plus variable valve timing system.

Transmission oil cooler.

Rear wheel drive.

Full underbody paneling.

McPherson front suspension.

LSA multi-link rear suspension.

Front/rear stabilizer bars.

Locking differential w/asymmetric locking effect.

Pwr rack & pinion steering.

Pwr 4-wheel vented disc brakes -inc: 6-piston front/4-piston rear monobloc fixed alloy calipers.

Red brake calipers.

(2) center mounted tailpipes in titanium

EXTERIOR

19" x 8.5" front/19" x 11" rear RS Spyder aluminum wheels w/center lock -inc: P235/35ZR19 front/P305/30ZR19 rear tires.

Pwr tilt/slide sunroof.

Front apron w/lower spoiler edge -inc: additional air extractor vent.

Front air intake grilles painted in titanium look.

Automatic extending rear spoiler.

Auto off headlights.

Bi-xenon headlights -inc: auto leveling, washers, welcome home function.

Front/rear fog lights.

LED lights -inc: tail lights, brake lights.

Pwr folding heated mirrors w/memory.

Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washers.

Aluminum doors & trunk lid

19" x 9" front/19" x 12" rear GT3 aluminum wheels w/center lock -inc: P245/35ZR19 front tires, P325/30ZR19 rear tires.

Front apron w/lower spoiler edge -inc: additional air extractor vent.

Automatic extending rear spoiler.

Fixed carbon fiber rear wing.

Auto off headlights.

Bi-xenon headlights -inc: auto leveling, washers, welcome home function.

LED lights -inc: tail lights, brake lights.

Pwr folding heated mirrors w/memory.

Rain-sensing intermittent windshield wipers w/heated washers.

Aluminum doors & trunk lid

ENTERTAINMENT

PCM -inc: 6.5" screen w/touch controls, AM/FM stereo w/CD/DVD/MP3 player, aux audio input, on-board trip computer

CDR-30 -inc: AM/FM stereo w/CD/MP3 player, aux audio input, (2) x 25 watt w/(4) loudspeakers, on-board trip computer

INTERIOR

Sport fiberglass & carbon fiber reinforced bucket seats -inc: driver & front passenger seat manual fore/aft, driver & front passenger leather covered folding backrest, driver & front passenger integrated thorax airbags.

2 + 2 Seating.

Leather seat trim.

Pwr front bucket seats w/adjustable lumbar.

Split-folding rear bench seat.

3-spoke leather-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio controls.

Pwr windows -inc: auto up/down, anti-jamming feature.

Keyless entry -inc: remote trunk release.

HomeLink system.

Cruise control.

Anti-theft system.

Immobilizer system w/in-key transponder, alarm system & radar-based interior surveillance.

On-board trip computer -inc: average fuel consumption, speed, distance left to travel, outside temp.

Aluminum interior trim.

Sport chrono pkg -inc: dynamic engine mountings, analog & digital timer system on dashboard.

Leather-wrapped gear lever & handbrake.

Automatic climate control -inc: active carbon filter.

Heated rear screen.

Illuminated visor vanity mirrors.

Dual front cup holders

Sport fiberglass & carbon fiber reinforced bucket seats -inc: driver & front passenger seat manual fore/aft, driver & front passenger leather covered folding backrest, driver & front passenger integrated thorax airbags.

Universal audio interface -inc: connections for iPod, USB for memory stick w/MP3 files, aux input.

Leather seat trim.

Split-folding rear bench seat.

3-spoke alcantara-wrapped tilt/telescopic steering wheel w/audio controls.

Pwr windows -inc: auto up/down, anti-jamming feature.

Keyless entry -inc: remote trunk release.

Cruise control.

Anti-theft system.

Immobilizer system w/in-key transponder, alarm system & radar-based interior surveillance.

On-board trip computer -inc: average fuel consumption, speed, distance left to travel, outside temp.

Alcantara-wrapped gear lever & handbrake.

Automatic climate control -inc: active carbon filter.

Heated rear screen.

Illuminated visor vanity mirrors

SAFETY

Anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Automatic brake differential (ABD).

Traction control.

Porsche Stability Management (PSM).

LED daytime running lights.

Driver & front passenger airbags -inc: front passenger on/off switch.

Porsche side impact protection system (POSIP) -inc: driver & front passenger side airbags, driver & front passenger integral thorax airbags in seat backrests & head airbag in each door panel.

Front seatbelt height adjustment.

Front seatbelt pretensioners -inc: belt-force limitation.

Front/rear 3-point seatbelts.

Child safety rear door locks.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Emergency trunk release

Anti-lock braking system (ABS).

Automatic brake differential (ABD).

Porsche Stability Management (PSM).

Driver & front passenger airbags -inc: front passenger on/off switch.

Porsche side impact protection system (POSIP) -inc: driver & front passenger side airbags, driver & front passenger integral thorax airbags in seat backrests & head airbag in each door panel.

Front seatbelt height adjustment.

Front seatbelt pretensioners -inc: belt-force limitation.

Front 3-point seatbelts.

Tire pressure monitoring system.

Emergency trunk release

PACKAGE

Safety and Warranty

Rebate

Warranty

Basic Years:
4.

Basic Miles/km:
50,000.

Drivetrain Years:
4.

Drivetrain Miles/km:
50,000.

Corrosion Years:
12.

Corrosion Miles/km:
Unlimited.

Roadside Assistance Years:
4.

Emissions Years:
7.

Emissions Years:
8.

Emissions Miles/km:
70,000.

Roadside Assistance Miles/km:
50,000.

Emissions Miles/km:
80,000

Recall

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V285000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 09, 2011.

Component:
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1,702.

Summary:
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011, 911 TURBO; TURBO S, 911 GT3, GT3 RS AND GT2 RS HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CENTER LOCKING HUB AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. OVER TIME THE HUBS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY..

Consequence:
AS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTRAL LOCKING HUBS AND WHEELS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243..

Notes:
PORSCHE'S SAFETY RECALL NO. AB01. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11E021000.

Mfg's Report Date:
MAY 06, 2011.

Component:
PORSCHE / CENTER WHEEL MOUNTING KIT.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
54.

Summary:
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN AFTERMARKET CENTER WHEEL MOUNTING KITS EQUIPPED WITH CENTER WHEEL LOCK AND HUB ASSEMBLIES BEARING THE TORQUE SPECIFICATION INSCRIPTION "500 NM" ON THE CENTER BOLT SOLD FOR USE ON MODEL YEAR 2010 AND 2011 PORSCHE 911 TURBO VEHICLES. SHOULD VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE AFFECTED KITS BE OPERATED UNDER RACING CONDITIONS, THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE WHEEL RETENTION SYSTEM MAY FAIL..

Consequence:
IF THE WHEEL RETENTION FAILS, A VEHICLE CRASH COULD OCCUR..

Remedy:
PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTER BOLTS FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-PORSCHE (1-800-767-7243.).

Notes:
PORSCHE'S RECALL CAMPAIGN NUMBER IS AB01. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V285000.

Mfg's Report Date:
JUN 09, 2011.

Component:
WHEELS:LUGS/NUTS/BOLTS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
1,702.

Summary:
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2010-2011, 911 TURBO; TURBO S, 911 GT3, GT3 RS AND GT2 RS HIGH PERFORMANCE VEHICLES, MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 18, 2009 THROUGH SEPTEMBER 17, 2010, AND EQUIPPED WITH CENTER LOCKING HUB AND WHEEL ASSEMBLIES. OVER TIME THE HUBS CAN WEAR PREMATURELY..

Consequence:
AS THE HUBS WEAR, THE WHEELS COULD LOOSEN, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH..

Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE CENTRAL LOCKING HUBS AND WHEELS WITH AN IMPROVED DESIGN, FREE OF CHARGE. THE MANUFACTURER HAS NOT YET PROVIDED AN OWNER NOTIFICATION SCHEDULE. OWNERS MAY CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-767-7243..

Notes:
PORSCHE'S SAFETY RECALL NO. AB01. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV ..

NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID:
11V409000.

Mfg's Report Date:
AUG 03, 2011.

Component:
SEAT BELTS.

Potential Number of Units Affected:
235.

Summary:
PORSCHE IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2011 911 SPEEDSTER AND 911 GTS RS 4.0; AND MODEL YEAR 2012 BOXSTER (INCLUDING S AND SPYDER); CAYMEN (INCLUDING S AND R); 911 CARRERA (INCLUDING S, GTS, 4, 4S, AND 4 GTS); 911 TARGA 4 AND TARGA 4S; AND 911 TURBO AND TURBO S MANUFACTURED FROM MAY 31, 2001, THROUGH JUNE 10, 2011. THERE IS A POSSIBILITY THAT THE MOUNTING HOLES IN THE SEAT BELT ANCHOR PLATES FITTED TO THE VEHICLE ARE TOO SMALL. IF THE HOLE DIAMETER IS TOO SMALL, THE ANCHOR PLATE MAY NOT BE ABLE TO ROTATE ABOUT THE FASTENING BOLT AS DESIGNED. SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH..

Consequence:
SHOULD THIS OCCUR, THE SEAT BELT MAY NOT BE ROUTED OPTIMALLY AROUND THE OCCUPANT, OR MAY POTENTIALLY LOOSEN AT SOME POINT IN THE FUTURE INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY DURING A CRASH..

Remedy:
PORSCHE WILL NOTIFY OWNERS, AND DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE ANCHOR PLATE AND IT FASTENING SCREW AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELT. THE REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE..

Notes:
PORSCHE'S SAFETY RECALL NUMBER IS AB02. OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV .

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