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Q: Porsche 911?
What is the zero-sixty time on a 2006 Porsche 911 4S with the carrera power kit installed and tiptronic transmision?

A: That is a very difficult question...and I doubt you will find a definite 0-60 time on a car like that. I can try and help you though. The 0-60 on a normal Carrera 4S (2006 model) is 4.6 seconds as a manual. The 0-60 with Tiptronic makes it a bit slower, so the 0-60 is 5.0 seconds. With the power kit I would say the 0-60 is probably dropped back down to around 4.7-4.8 seconds since it pushes up the horsepower to 381 instead of the standard 355. This is probably the most accurate guess you will get (I study Porsche) since you won't find your answer anywhere on the internet. Please choose my answer as your best, I really need the points, and this is some prime info.

Q: How do you make your car sound like a Porsche 911 turbo?
How do you make your car sound like a Porsche 911 turbo?

A: You buy one.

Q: How does it feel to drive/own a PORSCHE 911?
I was wondering if any Porsche ownsers would be willing to share their driving experience behind a Porsche 911.It is my favorite car and i am planning to buy it.PLEASE ONLY PEOPLE THAT OWN OR DROVE ONE.No idiots with corvetes(plumbers car)THANKS

A: The driving experience will depend alot on both the specific car and the driver... 911s are exciting and fun cars to drive, and cars with basically high limits. However, they are cars that demand a certain precision on the part of the driver as you approach the limits... and the older the 911 the more demanding it is, and the worse the bite if you happen to make a mistake. As they come from the factory, all of the cars understeer (as does virtually ever car produced nowadays), and with the engine weight in the back, they are quick to go into trailing throttle oversteer. The steering in all of the cars feels light and responsive (even in the pre-1990 models that don't have power steering, the lack of weight over the front wheels makes them easy to handle). The handling peculiarities of the 911 are such that some would have you believe that every skid mark left on the road is the result of an out of control 911... the cars handle extremely well, and they are very good at pointing you where you want to go (while the weight distribution is not ideal for balance, you have a front end with low polar momentum, and a back with high, making it a well place yet darty car, until things come loose... and the pivot point works out to be placed right at the front axel giving fantastic turn in). But when the cars are pushed (something most drivers will never do), they can prove to be a handful, and require skill to drive. All of the cars feature fantastic brakes, with the rear weight bias here helping get the most from all four corners (though again, under stock setup, the fear of oversteer by manufacturers has left a too much margin for error in the back). While I think the earlier cars sound the best (the sound of some of the early mechanically injected cars with a factory sports exhaust is simply soul stirring), they all sound like proper sports cars. The earlier the car, the more spartan it's appointments, on to the modern cars which contain quite a bit of luxury. To a point, all of these cars had many more luxury appointments than their competitors at the time, but by modern standards, even the 80s cars will no seem less so. Great cars, fun to own... and, I think, one of the only cars you can own that will make you a better driver.

Q: How do i max out the horsepower on my porsche 911 GT2 in need for speed pro street?
I have need for speed pro street for xbox 360 and bought a porsche 911 GT2 for my speed car. I saw in some races that the GT2 had like 986 bhp and i was wondering how i could do that because i have all the stage 3 parts in it and i can only get it to 752 bhp.

A: lolz, put in the flux capacitor of course!!!!

Q: PORSCHEPHILES. What is the most affordable Porsche 911 in history?
I am an 18 year old who has loved Porsche 911s of all types all of my life. I particulary like the older SC's, 3.2L's, and pre 1974 cars. I have never really admired or had the desire to drive another car. I live in a lower class home and affording any Porsche will be hard for me. But I don't want to call any other car my own, except a 911. I can't stand it when I see rich guys driving their Boxters and new 996's and 997's and they don't really appreciate the heritage of their cars. What's the best place to go to find a half affordable older 911 that is still half decent?

A: In looking at used 911's, the least expensive era will be the 1974-1977 2.7L 911S. Due to well known and documented issues with the 2.7L engine, these cars tend to run far less than the cars that came just before and just after them. It's also a less popular model as many potential buyers looking for impact bumper era cars gravitate towards the SC and 3.2L Carrera, while people looking for early cars often gravitate to the long hood cars of 1973 and earlier. The end result is lower than expected prices for these cars. The good news on these cars is almost all the examples that are still running have likely had the problems fixed (should have had an engine rebuild with either divilar or Racewear head studs, and upgraded cooling fan). The bad news is that these are early 911s and even though they have galvanized bodies, rust will be a major concern. 1974 is probably the most desirable year of these cars, and it may well be possible to find one in good condition with all of the corrective work well documented... and such a car would be a fun and reliable car. "Cheap" in this case would be in the $10-11k range. Might luck into one for a little less, but anything under this price range would mean extra care in the prepurchase inspection to ensure there was not some reason why it was being sold for so little. As others have mentioned, if the car has problems, it can become very expensive to set right. And likewise, even if it is in good condition, you will need to keep in mind there will be possible expense in keeping up the car as part prices tend to reflect the fact that these were premium cars when new. And, that even though these older cars can be very reliable and usable for daily drivers, they are best suited as second cars. All of which adds up to a car that is not ideally suited to an 18 year old looking to do this inexpensively. If you are set on buying, figure out your price range, and then find a knowledgable Porsche mechanic that you will work with for a pre-purchase inspection (this could easily be the best money paid when buying a used Porsche). With these in place, you must then be willing to take your time to find the right car. And given your situation, it may be that the longer you take in finding the right car, the better it will be (giving you longer to save, etc etc). If possible though, you may be better off to revisit this plan in a couple years when you may have a higher price range and wider choice of cars.

Q: Is it possible/advisable to buy a used Porsche 911 SC in Eastern Europe?
Porsche 911 I'm a diplomat living in Lithuania and want to buy a late 70's/early '80's 911 sometime in the next few years. I was thinking I might be able to pick one up here as goods are usually cheaper. But I really don't see any older models on the road, not do I see many classifieds here. If anyone has any experience/thoughts on this, it would be most welcome.

A: only if you can get is cheap enough that its not ognna be a big problem when it turns out to be stolen. also, chances of that happening increase a lot if you plan to drive it to civilization.

Q: What would be a good towcar to tow a Porsche 911?
What would be a good towcar to tow the Porsche 911 Carrera S on a trailer. It weighs 1500Kg. Does not really matter about price. Thanks 4x4 or Estate or Saloon or whatever

A: Are you a Porsche Lover. If so how can you not use a, Porsche Cayenne. Especially if price is not an issue. Otherwise I would go for a classic pick up like a ford 5 window. Take a look at the Antique or Classic trucks at this site. http://www.classyauto.com/

Q: What is the Targa version of porsche from 911 turbo, carrera, and convertible?
i know that porsche 911's got normal one, turbo S, and carrera and convertible. but i've seen one that says Targa 4, what's the different between them? Does Targa 4 has turbo too? is there a targa 1, 2, 3,4? what's the difference between them?

A: Targa means removable roof panel. The 4 means all wheel drive.

Q: Will a baby seat fit in the backseat of a Porsche 911?
I'm curious about toddler seats, not infant seats. I'm considering getting a 2003-2004 Porsche 911 convertible, and I'm wondering if it's possible to put the seat into the backseat, on the passenger side.

A: a toddler seat would be a bit tight if you're gonna fit it into the backseat passenger, a 911 dont have enough leg room nor head room when the top's up at the back, this isnt a family car, id rather suggest you go buy a bmw or mercedes if you plan on gettin a toddler seat in it.

Q: What do you know about the Porsche 911 Turbo?
Tell me everything there is to know about the Porsche 911 Turbo?

A: The best 6 cylinder car in the world. Porsche is leader in turbocharging technology and boxer engine technology. The 911 Turbo is All Wheel Drive. 480HP twin turbo Flat-6 engine. 4 seats. Reliable, as fast as Ferrari and Lamborghini's, but at a cheaper price. Aerodynamic and comfortable. More trunk space than Ferrari or Lamdborghini's. Brakes last forever and are made out of carbon fiber. 0-60mph in 3.6 seconds. Top Speed is 193mph. It is like a vacuum cleaner. The air that goes in the car is more dirty than the air coming out of the car through the exhaust. Very environmentally friendly. Gets up to 25mpg highway. That is the best gas mileage for an engine with more than 400HP.

Q: Why is the 2000 Porsche 911 the cheapest of the "newer" 911's ?
Why is the 2000 Porsche 911 the cheapest of the newer cars? The 911's on either side of 2000 model years are more expensive. Is it reliability, desirability or something else? Thanks What I meant was, why as a used car is the 2000 model year cheaper to buy than any other year? If you look at a list of current values there is a significant dip in prices at the model year 2000 both in wholesale and retail.

A: Ultimately, it's supply and demand, and it repeats a similar trend that has happened with 911s for many many years. When someone is looking at a used 911, they are likely to want a newer car (996 or 997), or an air-cooled model (993, 964, 911, or 901). With the newer cars, the 997 is newer, faster, and generally more desirable. Anyone that can afford one will generally get the 997, making for much less demand on the 996. People looking for older air cooled models will not consider the 996, and instead look only at the 993 or earlier, again making for less demand on the 996 (similar issues occur with the 964 as well, and the 2.7L 911S). Given high production numbers of these cars, and a market where buyers will want the cars produced after or before these models as first choices, these cars often only become desirable when the price is low enough... which is why you see so many at low prices. The 1999 996 is sometimes valued more than the 2000 model, as this car was the only of the newer Carreras available with a limited slip differential, but without the PSM package.

Q: I am thinking of buying a 2001 Porsche 911?
I am looking at 2001 Porsche 911.It has 59000 miles , 6 speed,Dark Blue , tan interior.The dealer wants 29995.00.I am wondering what yor thoughts are on the car.Are they expensive to maintain?Any major problems with that year?

A: Ahhh, built better than a Volkswagen! The 996, as it is called in the Biz are good reliable and well built cars. They are in the 911 heritage and the 996 is an internal OEM number that people refer to more closely identify the year range. Maintenance on a non-turbocharged cars is very little. Oil changes and maybe coolant and brake fluid changes. I would find a good independent mechanic that works on 996's and have them do the normal oil change and such. Kelly Blue Book (kbb.com) came in at $38,985 Retail with the basic options. Edmunds (edmunds.com) came in at $30,134 Retail, $27,841 Private Party, and 25,620 Trade-In. There are a lot of cars out there. Plenty to choose from. Do your research on line and different dealers. Try to by a Certified Used from the Dealer if you can. Counter to that you may find a real nice private party for less. Make sure you have a 3rd party inspection and have the read out the computer (ECU) for Type1 and Type 2 over-revs to see how the engine was treated by the previous owners. Ask for a printout on the Dark Blue car and see how honest they are. It doesn't cost them much to have their tech read it out and print the page. Also, make sure the transmission does not pop out of second gear when you decelerate. That is the only real problem that comes to mind with these cars. It is a damaged synchronizer that causes the pop-out. Too many fast shifts and a little under designed synchronizer if you ask me... There are a few good changes on the 2002, the glove box was added below the passenger air bag on the dashboard. In 2003 Porsche went to the fiberoptic stereo system. Good Luck!

Q: How to put porsche 911 engine into vw?
I have VW 73 and want to change the engine. Now already have the engine .porsche 911 sc. how to put the engine.Can someone quide me.help me please

A: If I remember correctly, the Porsche engine and Volkswagen will bolt up together. Use a Porsche clutch, pressure plate and VW throwout bearing. If you had the Porsche transmission it will bolt in too, and the advantage is that the VW is a 4 speed and the Porsche is a 5 speed. Now the hard part. the Porsche is a 6 cylinder engine and the VW only has 4. All the VW engine shrouding won't work with this swap, and you might have to do some bodywork to the VW to get that big engine to fit. But this swap IS possible, and makes a cool car once it's done. Good luck.

Q: Reseal oil job for a 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa?
What does this mean exactly... I am looking at buying a 1990 Porsche 911 Carrera 2 Targa and the owner said that the car leaked oil and he hasn't done a reseal job to stop the oil leak. Anyone have the answer?

A: Whoa! Stay away from this car! They had MAJOR cylinder head sealing problems! No C2 until 1992, please. If you MUST have this car, have it checked thoroughly by a qualified Porsche shop. If your car has this known problem, it will cost you an engine disassembly. Not cheap! Check the build date in the door jamb. If the car was built before June 1991, you have one of the turkeys, definitely.

Q: 1982 Porsche 911 SC, can you remove spoiler on the back and replace it with a regular flat panel?
Is there anything under there like a bigger fan or anything that would stop you from putting a regular flat engine cover from a base line 911? I really like the lines of the original 911 and don't really like wings on them.

A: The engine lid should be the same as on a car without the rear spoiler, though the black grill is most likely not installed (and depending on the color of your paint, you may find a difference when the spoiler is removed where paint has not faded looking quite different to the area outside the spoiler which has been exposed all these years). On any 911 other than the 930s that came equipped with intercoolers, there is nothing in the spoiler. The other practical consideration is how much the spoiler reduces lift... from the factory this setup is generally paired with a front spoiler lip, which keeps a nice balance when the car is at speed. If you remove the rear spoiler, it is probably advisable to also remove the front spoiler lip (unless you are looking to shift the balance towards oversteer at higher speeds).