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Your vehicleHome›Porsche›911›2017› 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
2017 Porsche 911

911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet AWD

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What the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet adds over the 911 Carrera

Spec911 Carrera911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet
Front brake diameter330 mm350 mm
Cargo volume behind 1st row5.1 cu-ft4.4 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row9.2 cu-ft5.7 cu-ft
Curb weight (maximum)3197 lbs3483 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3153 lbs3439 lbs
Engine displacement3000 cc3800 cc
Horsepower370 hp420 hp
Torque331 lb-ft368 lb-ft
Fuel tank capacity16.9 gal17.9 gal
Gross vehicle weight rating4166 lbs4442 lbs
MPG (city)20 mpg19 mpg
MPG (combined)23 mpg22 mpg
MPG (highway)29 mpg28 mpg
Overall height50.9 in50.8 in
Overall width71.2 in72.9 in
Payload capacity980 lbs970 lbs
Tire size235/40 ZR 19 / 295/35 ZR 19245/35 ZR 20 / 305/30 ZR 20
Final drive ratio3.44 / 3.443.46 / 3.46
Wheel diameter19 in20 in

Standard here, not on the base trim: Active all-wheel drive, Steering Ratio with rear-axle steering: 15.0 : 1 (on-center) to 12.5 : 1

Specifications

Source: manufacturer press kit

Brakes

Front brake diameter350 mm
Front brake typeAluminum monobloc fixed-caliper brake
Rear brake diameter330 mm
Rear brake typeAluminum monobloc fixed-caliper brake

Cargo

Cargo volume behind 1st row4.4 cu-ft
Cargo volume behind 2nd row5.7 cu-ft

Dimensions Exterior

Overall height50.8 in
Overall length177.1 in
Overall width72.9 in
Wheelbase96.5 in

Engine Basics

Aspirationtwin turbo
Cylinder count6
Engine displacement3800 cc
Fuel injection systemgdi mpi
Engine type (full description)Boxer, twin-turbo
Valve configuration4 valves per cylinder

Engine Output

Horsepower420 hp
Torque368 lb-ft

Fuel Economy

MPG (city)19 mpg
MPG (combined)22 mpg
MPG (highway)28 mpg

Fuel System

Minimum recommended octane91
Fuel tank capacity17.9 gal

Steering

Steering typeVariable ratio electromec. power steering
Turning radius (curb-to-curb)36.7 ft

Suspension

Front suspension typeMacPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear suspension typeAluminum multi-link with anti-roll bar

Tires

Tire size245/35 ZR 20 / 305/30 ZR 20

Transmission

Final drive ratio3.46 / 3.46
Transmission speeds7
Transmission typemanual

Weights

Curb weight (maximum)3483 lbs
Curb weight (minimum)3439 lbs
Gross vehicle weight rating4442 lbs
Payload capacity970 lbs

Wheels

Wheel diameter20 in

Standard & optional equipment

Source: manufacturer press kit

Powertrain7 std · 0 opt

  • Active all-wheel drive
  • Cylinders: 6
  • Engine layout: Rear Engine
  • Engine type: Boxer, twin-turbo
  • Fuel injection: Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
  • Lubrication: Integrated dry-sump

Chassis7 std · 0 opt

  • Body: Monocoque lightweight body in a combination of steel, aluminum and magnesium
  • Caliper type: Aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper brake
  • Front Axle: MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar
  • Rear Axle: Aluminum multi-link with anti-roll bar
  • Rotor material: Steel
  • Steering Ratio with rear-axle steering: 15.0 : 1 (on-center) to 12.5 : 1

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Transcribed from the manufacturer's official press kit for the 2017 911. Confirm with the window sticker for a specific unit.

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Common questions about the 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet

Source: EPA, NHTSA and manufacturer press kits

What does the 2017 Porsche 911 911 Carrera 4S Cabriolet add over the 911 Carrera?

Against the 911 Carrera, 2 features become standard that the 911 Carrera does not and 19 published specifications differ. Both lists are on this page, taken from the manufacturer's own press material.