2009 Porsche 911 Photo

2009 Porsche 911 - Specifications

 
2 Door Cabriolet Carrera Performance Specs
Engine
SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM 345 @ 6800
SAE Net Torque @ RPM 288 @ 4250
Fuel System EFI
Engine Type Gas Flat 6-cyl
Displacement 3.6L/219
Engine Order Code NA
Transmission
Trans Order Code NA
Clutch Size (in) 9.45
Drivetrain Rear Wheel Drive
Final Drive Axle Ratio (:1) 3.44
Sixth Gear Ratio (:1) 0.88
Trans Description Cont. Again NA
Seventh Gear Ratio (:1) NA
Fourth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.28
Second Gear Ratio (:1) 2.32
Trans Type 6
First Gear Ratio (:1) 3.91
Third Gear Ratio (:1) 1.61
Reverse Ratio (:1) 3.59
Trans Description Cont. Manual w/OD
Fifth Gear Ratio (:1) 1.08
Brakes
Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 12.52 x 1.10
Disc - Rear (Yes or ) Yes
Brake Type Pwr
Drum - Rear (Yes or ) NA
Rear Drum Diam x Width (in) NA
Brake ABS System 4-Wheel
Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness (in) 11.78 x 0.95
Disc - Front (Yes or ) Yes
Steering
Steering Type Pwr Rack & Pinion
Steering Ratio (:1), Overall - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Curb to Curb (ft) - TBD -
Lock to Lock Turns (Steering) - TBD -
Turning Diameter - Wall to Wall (ft) - TBD -
Tires
Rear Tire Order Code NA
Spare Tire Size NA
Front Tire Order Code NA
Front Tire Size P235/40ZR18
Rear Tire Size P265/40ZR18
Spare Tire Order Code NA
Wheels
Front Wheel Material Aluminum
Spare Wheel Material NA
Rear Wheel Material Aluminum
Front Wheel Size (in) 18 x 8
Rear Wheel Size (in) 18 x 10
Spare Wheel Size (in) NA
Suspension
Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Front (in) - TBD -
Stabilizer Bar Diameter - Rear (in) - TBD -
Shock Absorber Diameter - Front (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Rear Multi-Link
Suspension Type - Front (Cont.) w/Coil Springs
Shock Absorber Diameter - Rear (mm) - TBD -
Suspension Type - Front MacPherson Strut
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The 2009 Porsche 911's terrific performance and looks are unmatched.

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The Jaguar XKR comes close—with larger rear seats, an even sexier profile, and a much more lavish interior.

 
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