Porsche 911 2008–2013 car dimensions: 4435 mm long, 1852 mm wide and 1300 mm high. Unladen weight is 1,455 kg. Boot space with the seats up is 105 litres.
Automatic climate control is standard for consistent cabin comfort on long drives. Cruise control is also standard to ease highway travel. ParkAssist rear parking sensors are optional only. The PCM system includes a colour display as standard, with a touchscreen version arriving on later cars in the range. No automatic emergency braking, blind spot warning or lane keep assist is listed. A reversing camera is not offered from the factory.
The front luggage compartment provides 105 litres. Rear seats fold but no expanded volume figure is published.
PASM adaptive suspension is standard on the Carrera 4S for adjustable ride control. Payload is listed at 325 kg. No towing capacities or heavy-duty cooling options appear in the specifications.
The cabin mixes sport and luxury with leather seats that offer solid lateral support for enthusiastic driving. Front seats come part-power as standard with full multi-way power, heating and ventilation available. A three-spoke leather wheel adjusts for reach and height, and the layout keeps controls close with automatic climate control and a clear five-dial instrument cluster. Rear seats suit occasional use while the overall feel stays focused yet refined for longer trips.
Petrol fuel with combined consumption in the 10-12 l/100 km range depending on gearbox.
Oil and filter change every 10,000 miles or 1 year.
Major service every 40,000 miles or 4 years including spark plugs.
Standard safety kit includes ABS, PSM stability control, front/side/curtain airbags and tyre pressure monitoring.
The 3.8-litre flat-six runs on petrol and returns combined figures around 10-12 litres per 100 km according to the gearbox and market data of the time. Direct injection on later cars in the range helped cut use versus the earlier version while keeping strong performance.
Servicing follows a clear schedule of annual oil changes with intermediate checks at two years or 20,000 miles and a major service at four years or 40,000 miles. Items such as brake fluid every two years and drive-belt inspection keep the car reliable. Independent specialists handle most work cost-effectively once the warranty period ends.
Safety equipment centres on full-size front airbags, side and curtain airbags, ABS with brake assist, traction control and Porsche Stability Management as standard. The strong passenger cell and all-wheel drive add further protection in varied conditions. No official star rating appears in the published material for this generation.
Living with the car means watching for known points such as water-pump life and, on early examples, IMS bearing condition. Regular oil analysis and a full service history keep ownership straightforward. The wide-body AWD layout and PASM suspension deliver everyday usability alongside the expected sports-car character.
Length 4435 mm, Width 1852 mm, Height 1300 mm, Wheelbase 2350 mm (911 2008–2013)
Sources: manufacturer data, autoevolution.com, encyCARpedia.com and motorsdb.com/autoscout24 for, Porsche materials/owner info.