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Porsche 996 Targa

General information

ModelPorsche 996 Targa
Year2005
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63.2 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size3589 ccm (219.00 cubic inches)
Fuel typeGasoline
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 6-speed
Airbags4

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear
Displacement3589 ccm (219.00 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 6 cylinder
Max power319.40 PS (235 kW or 315 HP) at 6600 Rev. per min.
Max torque400.02 Nm (40.8 kgf-m or 295.1 ft.lbs) at 4600 Rev. per min.
Compression9.4:1
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder4
Fuel controlDouble overhead cam (DOHC)
Lubrication systemDry sump
GearboxManual, 6-speed

Speed and acceleration

Power/weight ratio0.2257 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Max no. of doors3
Passenger space4130 litres (1,091 gallons)
Aerodynamic dragcoefisient0.3

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesVentilated disks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1415 kg (3,119.5 pounds)
Overall length4440 mm (174.8 inches)
Overall width1770 mm (69.7 inches)
Overall height1310 mm (51.6 inches)
Ground clearance130 mm (5.1 inches)
Wheelbase2360 mm (92.9 inches)
Fuel capacity64.0 litres (16.91 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
Service interval20,000 km
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