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Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet

1983 – 1989 Convertible Germany

Porsche built the 911 Carrera Cabriolet from 1983 to 1989. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 218 to 231 hp. Every version has a manual gearbox.

Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 2 / 2
Body styleConvertible
Production1983 – 1989
Variants2
FuelPetrol

Other body styles

911 Carrera 1973 – 1989

Key specifications (range)

Power218 – 231 hp
0–100 km/h6.1 – 6.3 s
Top speed240 – 245 km/h
Fuel economy9.8 – 10.8 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

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VariantFuelPower0–100TopGearbox
3.2 5MT (218 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 218 hp 6.3 s 240 5-speed manual
3.2 5MT (231 HP)
3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive
 Gasoline 231 hp 6.1 s 245 5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders
H6
Displacement
3164 cm3 (193 ci)
Power
160 KW @ 5900 RPM218 HP @ 5900 RPM215 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
196 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM265 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
149 mph (240 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.3 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/70 VR15 || 215/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
168.9 in (4290 mm)
Width
65 in (1651 mm)
Height
52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track
54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase
89.4 in (2271 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
2667.6 lbs (1210 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3373.1 lbs (1530 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
259.4 g/km

Engine

Cylinders
H6
Displacement
3164 cm3 (193 ci)
Power
170 KW @ 5900 RPM231 HP @ 5900 RPM228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
Torque
210 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM284 Nm @ 4800 RPM
Fuel System
Multipoint Injection
Fuel
Gasoline

Performance

Top Speed
152 mph (245 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
6.1 s

Transmission

Drive Type
Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox
5-speed manual

Brakes

Front
Ventilated Discs
Rear
Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size
185/70 VR15 || 215/60 VR15

Dimensions

Length
168.9 in (4290 mm)
Width
65 in (1651 mm)
Height
52 in (1321 mm)
Front/rear Track
54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm)
Wheelbase
89.4 in (2271 mm)
Ground Clearance
4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume
7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd)
0.4

Weight

Unladen Weight
2778 lbs (1260 kg)
Gross Weight Limit
3373 lbs (1530 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined
24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
CO2 Emissions
233.4 g/km
Length4,290 mm
Width1,651 mm
Height1,321 mm
Wheelbase2,271 mm
Curb weight1,210 – 1,260 kg
Torque265 – 284 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.