Specifications: Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 3.4 (300 Hp) 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001

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Porsche 911 (996) Carrera 3.4 (300 Hp) – Full specifications
General information
Brand Porsche
Model 911
Generation 911 (996)
Modification (Engine) Carrera 3.4 (300 Hp)
Start of production 1997 year
End of production 2001 year
Powertrain Architecture Internal Combustion engine
Body type Coupe
Seats 4
Doors 2
Performance specs
Fuel Type Petrol (Gasoline)
Maximum speed 280 km/h
173.98 mph
Weight-to-power ratio 4.4 kg/Hp, 227.3 Hp/tonne
Weight-to-torque ratio 3.8 kg/Nm, 265.2 Nm/tonne
Engine specs
Power 300 Hp @ 6800 rpm.
Power per litre 88.6 Hp/l
Torque 350 Nm @ 4600 rpm.
258.15 lb.-ft. @ 4600 rpm.
Engine layout Rear, Longitudinal
Engine Model/Code M96.01, M96.04
Engine displacement 3387 cm3
206.69 cu. in.
Number of cylinders 6
Engine configuration Boxer
Cylinder Bore 96 mm
3.78 in.
Piston Stroke 78 mm
3.07 in.
Compression ratio 11.3:1
Number of valves per cylinder 4
Fuel injection system Multi-port manifold injection
Engine aspiration Naturally aspirated engine
Engine oil capacity 8.3 l
8.77 US qt | 7.3 UK qt
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Coolant 22.5 l
23.78 US qt | 19.8 UK qt

Space, Volume and weights
Kerb Weight 1320 kg
2910.1 lbs.
Max. weight 1720 kg
3791.95 lbs.
Max load 400 kg
881.85 lbs.
Trunk (boot) space – maximum 130 l
4.59 cu. ft.
Fuel tank capacity 64 l
16.91 US gal | 14.08 UK gal
Dimensions
Length 4430 mm
174.41 in.
Width 1765 mm
69.49 in.
Height 1305 mm
51.38 in.
Wheelbase 2350 mm
92.52 in.
Front track 1455 mm
57.28 in.
Rear (Back) track 1500 mm
59.06 in.
Ride height (ground clearance) 100 mm
3.94 in.
Minimum turning circle (turning diameter) 10.6 m
34.78 ft.
Drivetrain, brakes and suspension specs
Drivetrain Architecture The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle.
Drive wheel Rear wheel drive
Number of gears and type of gearbox 6 gears, manual transmission
Front suspension Independent, type McPherson with coil spring and anti-roll bar
Rear suspension Independent multi-link suspension
Front brakes Ventilated discs, 318 mm
Rear brakes Ventilated discs, 299 mm
Assisting systems ABS (Anti-lock braking system)
Steering type Steering rack and pinion
Power steering Hydraulic Steering
Tires size 205/50 R17; 255/40 R17
Wheel rims size 7J x 17; 9J x 17

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