Porsche Carrera
The Porsche Carrera is a sports car that entered production in 1991, featuring a 3.3-litre six-cylinder petrol engine producing 199 kW of power. With a kerb weight of 1,340 kg and a length of 4,374 mm, it accommodates three seats and achieved a top speed of 251 km/h. Two safety recalls were issued for this model through EU Safety Gate.
| Manufacturer | Porsche |
|---|---|
| Production | From 1991 |
| Fuel | Petrol |
| Engine power | 320 kW (429 hp) |
| Kerb weight | 1,500 kg |
| Displacement | 3,378 cc |
| Cylinders | 6 |
| Top speed | 248 km/h |
| Drivetrain | Rear-wheel drive |
| Fuel economy (comb.) | 14.7 l/100 km |
| Class | Two-seater |
| Length | 4,359 mm |
|---|---|
| Width | 1,707 mm |
| Height | 1,313 mm |
| Seats | 4 |
| Doors | 2 |
Engine power, CO₂ and kerb weight are registration-weighted averages across the 1 European country that registered the Porsche Carrera in 2023 (1 cars). Source: EEA CO₂ monitoring (CC BY 4.0).
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Common problems & reliability
In the UK, 83% of Porsche Carreras pass their MOT test first time, based on 289 inspections.
Based on real owner complaints and inspection data — not an editorial rating. Sources: DVSA MOT (UK, Open Government Licence).
Recalls & safety
3 recalls recorded in the EU Safety Gate (European market) for the Porsche Carrera. Recalls can flag known weaknesses of the model.
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
This may result in unnecessary and unexpected deployment of the occupant protection system, increasing the risk of injury.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2019-09-27
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-05-12
- Passenger carEU · Safety Gate (Germany)
The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of motor vehicles and their trailers, and of systems, components and separate technical units intended for such vehicles.
EU Safety Gate · alerted 2023-06-23
Sources: EU Safety Gate (European market) and NHTSA (US market). See all Porsche recalls.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the top speed of the Porsche Carrera?
- The Porsche Carrera has a rated top speed of 248 km/h.
- How much power does the Porsche Carrera have?
- The Porsche Carrera produces 320 kW (429 hp).
- What are the dimensions of the Porsche Carrera?
- The Porsche Carrera is 4,359 mm long, 1,707 mm wide and 1,313 mm tall.
- How much does the Porsche Carrera weigh?
- The Porsche Carrera has a kerb weight of about 1,500 kg.
- How many seats does the Porsche Carrera have?
- The Porsche Carrera has 4 seats.