2009 Porsche 911 Photo

2009 Porsche 911 - Specifications

 
2 Door Cabriolet Turbo Performance Specs
Engine
Engine Type Gas Flat 6-cyl
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 480 @ 1950-5000
Engine Order Code NA
Displacement 3.6L/219
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 480 @ 6000
Fuel System EFI
Transmission
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.14
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Drivetrain All Wheel Drive
Trans Order Code NA
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.97
Reverse Ratio (:1) 2.67
Trans Type 6
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.44
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.48
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.82
Clutch Size (in) 9.45
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.81
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.88
Brakes
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.78 x 1.34
Brake Type Pwr
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 13.78 x 1.10
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Steering
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) - TBD -
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Tires
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Rear Tire Size P305/30ZR19
Spare Tire Size NA
Front Tire Size P235/35ZR19
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Spare Wheel Material NA
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Rear Wheel Size (in) 19 x 11
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Front Wheel Size (in) 19 x 8
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
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The 2009 Porsche 911's terrific performance and looks are unmatched.

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