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2008 Porsche 911 Targa Specifications


Engine
Configuration	H
Cylinders	6
Fuel Type	Gasoline - Premium
Displacement (cc)	3596		3824
Bore (mm)	96		99
Stroke (mm)	82.8
Max. Power (bhp)	325		355
Max. Power @RPM	6800		6600
Max. Torque (lbft)	273		295
Max. Torque @RPM	4250		4600
Compression Ratio	11.3		11.8
Transmission
Transmission Type	Manual	Automatic	Manual	Automatic
Forward Gears	6	5	6	5
Ratios	3.91 / 2.32 / 1.61 / 1.28 / 1.08 / 0.88	3.60 / 2.19 / 1.41 / 1.00 / 0.83	3.91 / 2.32 / 1.61 / 1.28 / 1.08 / 0.88	3.60 / 2.19 / 1.41 / 1.00 / 0.83
Reverse Gear Ratio	3.59	3.17	3.59	3.17
Driveline
Driven Wheels	AWD
Body
Generic Type	Car
No Side Doors	2
Vehicle Size	Small
Convertible Top	No
Exterior Dimensions
Curb Weight (lb)	3329	3417	3384	3472
Wheelbase (in)	92.52
Height - Body (in)	51.57		51.18
Width - Body (in)	72.9
Length (in)	175.63
Front Track (in)	58.6
Rear Track (in)	60.9
Chassis
Chassis Type	Unitized Body/Frame
Engine Position	Rear
Suspension
Front Suspension - Type	MacPherson strut/lower arm
Rear Suspension - Type	Multilink
Brakes
Front Brakes - Type	Cross-Drilled Disc
Rear Brakes - Type	Cross-Drilled Disc
Diameter - Front (in)	12.52		12.99
Diameter - Rear (in)	11.77		12.99
ABS	Std
Traction Control	Std
Stability Control	Std
Wheels / Tires
Tire Size F (,R)	235/40R18, 295/35R18		235/35R19, 305/30R19
Speed Rating	Z
Seating
Rows of Seats	2
Utility
Cargo Configuration	Hatchback	Trunk	Hatchback
Fuel Economy
EPA City (mpg)	17		16	17
EPA Hwy (mpg)	25	24		23
Fuel Capacity (gallons) (gal)	16.9

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