| 1999 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Technical Specifications |
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| Engine | ||
| Type | Six cylinder, horizontally opposed, water-cooled | |
| Bore | 3.78 in. (96 mm) | |
| Stroke | 3.07 in. (78 mm) | |
| Displacement | 207 cu. in. (3.4 liter) | |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 | |
| Horsepower (SAE Net) | (SAE Net) 296 hp (221 kW)@ 6800 rpm | |
| Maximum Torque | 258 ft. Ibs. (350 Nm)@ 4600 rpm | |
| Maximum RPM | 7300 | |
| Engine Design | ||
| Crankcase | Aluminum alloy | |
| Crankshaft | Forged steel, seven main bearings | |
| Pistons | Forged aluminum alloy | |
| Cylinder Head | Aluminum alloy, crossflow, hemispherical combustion chambers, one spark plug per cylinder | |
| Valve Train | Double overhead camshaft, four valves per cylinder, chain driven, hydraulic lifters with "VarioCam" variable valve timing | |
| Cooling System | Watercooled, dual electric fans on dual radiators | |
| Lubrication System | Integrated dry sump, engine oil cooler | |
| Fuel Injection | Digital Motor Electronics (DME) fuel injection and ignition systems, with hot film air flow sensor | |
| Emission System | 3-way dual catalytic converters with oxygen sensors, stainless steel core | |
| Electrical System | ||
| Battery | 12 volt, 70 amp/hr | |
| Alternator | 1680 watt, 115 amp | |
| Ignition | Digital Motor Electronics (DME) ignition and fuel injection systems |
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| Drive Train | Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive, six-speed transaxle or five-speed Tiptronic S dual-function transmission | |
| Gear Ratios: | Manual | Tiptronic S |
| 1st | 3.82:1 | 3.66:1 |
| 2nd | 2.20:1 | 2.00:1 |
| 3rd | 1.52:1 | 1.41:1 |
| 4th | 1.22:1 | 1.00:1 |
| 5th | 1.02:1 | 0.74:1 |
| 6th | 0.84:1 | --- |
| Reverse | 3.55:1 | 4.10:1 |
| Final Drive | 3.44:1 | 3.45:1 |
| Body | Unitized, fully-galvanized steel | |
| Corrosion Protection | Entire body of hot-dipped and electro-galvanized steel, all panels coated both sides, total immersion pre-treatment, cataphoretic primer coating, hot-wax cavity-filler, PVC undercoating | |
| Suspension | ||
| Front | Independent MacPherson-type struts with aluminum alloy lower control arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar, negative steering roll radius | |
| Rear | Independent multi-link with LSA, self-stabilizing toe characteristics, stabilizer bar | |
| Brakes | Power-assisted, dual circuit, four-piston aluminum alloy monoblock fixed caliper, anti-lock braking system (ABS 5.3) |
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| Front | Vented cross-drilled discs, 12.53 in. (318 mm) | |
| Rear | Vented cross-drilled discs, 11.78 in. (299 mm) | |
| Wheels | Optional | |
| Front | Pressure cast alloy 7J x 17 | 7.5J x 18 |
| Rear | Pressure cast alloy 9J x 17 | 10J x 18 |
| Tires | ||
| Front | 205/50 ZR-17 | 225/40 ZR-18 |
| Rear | 255/40 ZR-17 | 265/35 ZR-18 |
| Steering | Rack and pinion, force-sensitive hydraulically-assisted | |
| Ratio | 16.9:1 | |
| Turns (lock to lock) | 2.98 | |
| Turning Circle | 34.8 ft. (10.6 meters) | |
| Capacities | ||
| Engine Oil | 11 qts. (10.25 L) [with filter] | |
| Fuel Tank | 17 gal. (65 L) | |
| Coolant | 6 gal. (22.5 L) | |
| Dimensions | Optional | |
| Wheelbase | 92.6 in. (2350 mm) | |
| Track: Front | 57.3 in. (1455 mm) | 57.7 in. (1465 mm) |
| Track: Rear | 59.1 in. (1500 mm) | 58.3 in. (1480 mm) |
| Overall Length | 174.5 in. (4430 mm) | |
| Overall Width | 69.5 in. (1765 mm) | |
| Height (unladen) | 51.8 in. (1315 mm) | |
| Ground Clearance (laden) | 3.94 in. (100 mm) | |
| Curb Weight: Manual | 2910 lbs. (1320 kg) | |
| Curb Weight: Tiptronic | 3009 lbs. (1365 kg) | |
| Performance | Manual | Tiptronic S |
| 0-100kph (0-62mph)* | 5.2 Seconds | 6.0 Seconds |
| Top Track Speed* | 174 mph (280 kph) | 171 mph (275 kph) |
| Coefficient of Drag | .30 | .30 |
| *Performance data included for comparison purposes only. Porsche recommends obeying all traffic laws. | ||
| Fuel Economy | Manual | Tiptronic S |
| City** | 19 mpg | 19 mpg |
| Highway** | 32 mpg | 32 mpg |
| ** Preliminary 1999 fuel consumption estimates. | ||
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