The Porsche's we owned - History from 2000-2001
This car was acquired in 2001. The car was fitted with tiptronic and had a few extras that made it into a real special car. The extras were 993 cup wheels, sport coil over suspension and some cosmetic changes i.e. 993 door handles and rear view mirrors and third stop light.
This car was acquired in 2001. I can still remember the day we decided to upgrade to a 911. We took a trip to Johannesburg and soon established what we could afford on our budget price range. We saw this car at our second stop and fell in love at first sight. We were given the car to test drive and around the first corner I knew this is the car.
This car was in Concourse condition and we did enter it into some Porsche Club competitions. The best was a second place in the De Elegance.
I also entered the Porsche club Time trial series and although it was a serious competition I entered to have some fun with this car. The car was never driven to its full potential but never the less it was enjoyed.
The Driving impressions of the 911 Carrera 2
Here are some of my impressions with regards to driveability
You must keep in mind that the older cars should not be compared to the technology available today .
Performance :
This 911 was a superb car. It was modified to the extend where it was fitted with Carrera 993 17” wheels and the coil over sport suspension, front strut torsion bar and sport seats. This car had a tiptronic transmission which made the acceleration for the first few yards a bit slow but man there after it was wildly enjoyable.. Man what a car. The performance level was determined by selecting sport mode which was automatically selected by stomping the accelerator pedal hard and fast a few times. This turned this 250 HP car into a most enjoyable car. This car was quick of the mark and had a top speed at least 161 MPH (260 KMH) It had a tiptronic gearbox and the shift was perfect.
Handling :
The 911 was excellent in this category. This car with the suspension and 17 “ wheels handled out of this world. This changed the cars looks entirely and the rims filled the wheel arch gaps better. This car handled superb.
Braking ability :
The braking ability of this car was good no mater what the conditions. This was a no fear braking system where you made a mistake the ABS took over. The four pod calipers was out of this world.
Overall:
The best 911 I have ever owned. The drive whether short or long trips was superb. I took this car on our local Club time trails and enjoyed it a lot. It was not totally competitive due to the transmission but most enjoyable. This is the car that I regret the most of parting with but if it was not for that I would never have experienced the “other” Porsches that I owned after it.
The Technical specification of the 911 Carrera 2
Colour : White
Engine
Engine Design: 6 cylinder horizontally opposed
Engine Installation: Rear engined
Engine Cooling system: Air cooled
Engine Type: M64/02
Engine Displacement (cc): 3600
Engine Bore and stroke (mm): 100 x 76.4
Engine Output DIN (kW/Hp): 184/250 at 6100 RPM
Engine Maximum Torque (Nm/lb ft): 310/229 at 4800 RPM
Engine Output per litre (kW/l/hp/l): 51.1/69.4
Engine Compression ratio: 11.3:1
Valve operation and camshaft drive: Ohc, cams driven by double chains, 2 valves per cylinder
Carburation: Bosch DME with sequencial injection
Ignition system: Bosch DME twin ignition
Firing order: 1-6-2-4-3-5
Engine lubrication: Dry sump
Engine Oil Total (l): 11.5
Transmission
Drive configuration: Rear axle drive
Manual gearbox: 4 speed Tiptronic
Transmission type: A 50/01
Transmission Ratios
1st Gear: 2.479
2st Gear: 1.479
3st Gear: 1.000
4st Gear: 0.728
Reverse Gear: 2.086
Final drive ratio: 3.667
Body
Body design: Steel body, 2 doors, 2+2 seats, Completely hot dipped galvanised mono body shell , Side impact protection beams in doors, Flexible poly urathane front and rear bumpers, intergrated automatic rear spoiler , wing mirrors in 'cup' format
Suspension
Suspension, front: Individually suspended light alloy lower wishbones, and McPherson struts with coil springs, dual tube gas filled shock absorbers and anti roll bar
Suspension, rear: Individually suspended on tilted shafts, McPherson struts with coil springs, dual tube gas filled shoch absorbers and anti roll bar
Brakes
Brakes, front (Size (mm): Ventilated disks (282.5x20)
Brakes, rear (Size (mm): Ventilated disks (290x20)
Brakes, front callipers : Red 4 piston fixed aluminium monoblock
Brakes, rear callipers : Red 4 piston fixed aluminium monoblock
Brakes, Control : ABS
Wheels front : 8J x 17
Wheels rear : 9J x 17
Tyres front : 225/40 ZR-17 Sport
Tyres rear : 255/40 ZR-15 Sport
Electrical System
Genernator (W/Amps) : 1610/115
Battery (V/Ah) : 12/72
Dimensions and weight
Track, front (mm) : 1380
Track, rear (mm) : 1374
Wheelbase (mm) : 2272
Length (mm) : 4250
Width (mm) : 1652
Height (mm) : 1310
Kerb weight (kg) : 1380
Permissible gross weight (kg) : 1720
Fuel tank capacity (l): 77 including a 10.0l reserve
Power to weight ratio (kg/kW/kg/hp): 7.5/5.52
Fuel consumption :
Fuel type : 95 RON unleaded
Performance :
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) : 6.6
Acceleration 0-161 km/h (s) : TBA
Maximum speed (mph/kph) : 159/256
Production totals : 18214