The 1997 911 is an important vehicle to Porsche for the coupe market segment. The Carrera is a member of a series of five trim levels for the 911 which include Carrera, Carrera 4, Carrera 4S, Targa, and Turbo. The two-door car with its rear-wheel drive is positioned to aggressively fill this niche for Porsche. There is strong competition from vehicles from Lexus.
Performance
The 911 Carrera is equipped with a Porsche 3.6 liter six-cylinder engine that utilizes 12 valves. The engine is mated to a ZF 4-speed Transaxle. This configuration has proven to be a successful design for Porsche.
The fuel system for the 1997 911 is a Bosch Motronic design, running on gasoline fuel. The fuel flow is regulated by a electronic system and is a fuel-injected MFI design. The storage capacity of the fuel tank is 19.40 gallons.
The 911 uses power-assisted brakes, with 4-Wheel ABS support. The front brakes are disc while the rear brakes are disc. Steering is handled through a power-steering rack-style configuration. The car uses coil and coil springs front and rear respectively.
911 Carrera Statistics
The 911 is 167.70 inches long, 70.70 inches wide, and 51.80 inches high. It has a wheelbase of 89.40 inches. It is able to seat 4 comfortably.
The listed retail price in 1997 (MSRP) was $73,000, with an invoice cost of $62,962. This price is slightly higher than the industry average price for a two-door Coupe.
The standard warranty period for the 911 is 60* months, or 50,000* miles, whichever comes first. The warranty also includes a warranty on the drivetrain for 36* months or 50,000* miles respectively. This is standard in the coupe market. Extended warranties are also available through the dealer.
Fuel Efficiency
The 1997 911 gets 23 miles/gallon on the highway and only 16 in the city. This is average for a coupe car.
In Summary
There are several reasons why the Porsche 911 Carrera sold well in 1997. Mainly the increase in availability and a marked improvement in quality meant the buying public was more apt to choose a Porsche, specifically a 911.
Source: German Sports Car
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