1989 Porsche 911 Specifications

These are standard specifications for the 1989 Porsche 911, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).

Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel Monocoque
Production Years for Series :	1984 - 1989
Price :	$51,200-$85,100
Weight :	2600 lbs \| 1179.34 kg

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 6
Displacement :	3164 cc \| 193.1 cu in. \| 3.2 L.
Power :	215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 5900 RPM
Torque :	195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 4800 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 74 mm.
Compression :	9.5:1
Main Bearings :	8
Construction :	Aluminum block and head
DME Ignition and Fuel Injection

Turbocharged Opposed 6
Displacement :	3299 cc \| 201.3 cu in. \| 3.3 L.
Power :	282 BHP (207.552 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	288 Ft-Lbs (390 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.8 in \| 97 mm.
Stroke :	2.9 in \| 74 mm.
Compression :	7.0:1
Main Bearings :	8
Construction :	Aluminum block and head

Transmission:
5 Manual In rear transaxle; G50

Production Figures

Total Porsche Production for 1989 :	9,479
1989 Porsche 911
Speedster 2 dr. :	2,065

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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Exterior
Doors :	2
Length :	168.9 in \| 4290 mm.
Width :	65.0 in \| 1651 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	89.5 in \| 2273 mm.
Front Track :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Rear Track :	55.3 in \| 1405 mm.

Targa

Exterior
Price :	$52,400
Weight :	2600 lbs \| 1179.34 kg
Doors :	2
Length :	168.9 in \| 4290 mm.
Width :	65.0 in \| 1651 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	89.5 in \| 2273 mm.
Front Track :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Rear Track :	55.3 in \| 1405 mm.

Cabriolet

Exterior
Price :	$59,210
Weight :	2600 lbs \| 1179.34 kg
Doors :	2
Length :	168.9 in \| 4290 mm.
Width :	65.0 in \| 1651 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	89.5 in \| 2273 mm.
Front Track :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Rear Track :	55.3 in \| 1405 mm.

Coupe

Chassis # WP0AB0916KS120791
Engine # 64K03381
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Chassis # WP0AB0913KS120943
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Chassis # WP0EB0917KS173811
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Exterior
Price :	$71,000
Weight :	2800 lbs \| 1270.059 kg
Doors :	2
Length :	168.9 in \| 4290 mm.
Width :	65.0 in \| 1651 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	89.5 in \| 2273 mm.
Front Track :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Rear Track :	55.3 in \| 1405 mm.

Targa

Chassis # WPOEB0911KS160603
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Chassis # WPOEB0910KS160463
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Chassis # WPOEB0911KS160441

Chassis # WP0EB0914KS160742
Engine # 64K03695
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Exterior
Price :	$77,000
Weight :	2800 lbs \| 1270.059 kg
Doors :	2
Length :	168.9 in \| 4290 mm.
Width :	65.0 in \| 1651 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	89.5 in \| 2273 mm.
Front Track :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Rear Track :	55.3 in \| 1405 mm.

Cabriolet

Chassis # WP0EB0919KS170800
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Chassis # WP0ZZZ91ZKS173618
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Chassis # WP0EB0930KS070599
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Exterior
Price :	$85,100
Weight :	2800 lbs \| 1270.059 kg
Doors :	2
Length :	168.9 in \| 4290 mm.
Width :	65.0 in \| 1651 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	89.5 in \| 2273 mm.
Front Track :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Rear Track :	55.3 in \| 1405 mm.

Speedster

Chassis # WP0EB0914KS173071
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Chassis # WP0EB0913KS173191
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Chassis # WP0EB0916KS173315
Engine # 64K05823
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Chassis # WPOEB0912KS173568
Engine # 64K06171
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Chassis # WP0EB0912KS173716
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Chassis # WP0EB0915KS173287
Engine # 64K05848
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Chassis # WP0EB0915KS173273
Auction entries : 1

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Chassis # WP0EB0916KS173721
Engine # 64K063338
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Chassis # WP0EB0918KS173770
Engine # 64K06482
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Chassis # WP0EB0918KS173607
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Chassis # WP0EB0914KS173605
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Chassis # WP0EB0916KS173217
Engine # 64K05779
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Chassis # WP0EB0912KS173229
Engine # 64K05691
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Chassis # WP0EB0917KS173128
Engine # 64K05584
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Chassis # WP0EB0910KS173116
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Chassis # WP0EB091XKS173043
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Chassis # WP0EB0918KS173283
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Chassis # WP0EB091XKS173673
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Exterior
Doors :	2
Length :	168.9 in \| 4290 mm.
Width :	65.0 in \| 1651 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	89.4 in \| 2271 mm.
Front Track :	54.0 in \| 1372 mm.
Rear Track :	55.3 in \| 1405 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson struts with single lower transverse A-arms, longitudinal torsion bars and anti-roll bar Rear : Semi-trailing arms with transverse torsion bar and anti-roll bar

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Recall

Component	LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Mfr Report Date	19880401
NHTSA Campaign ID	91V012000
Summary	LUGGAGE IN THE LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT AND OR PLASTIC TRIM SURROUNDING THE SAFETY LATCH MAY PREVENT THE LATCH ON THE FRONT HOOD FROM PROPERLY LOCKING.
Consequence	LATCH FAILURE COULD CAUSE HOOD TO OPEN AND OBSTRUCT THEDRIVER'S FRONT VIEW WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy	REPLACE PLASTIC TRIM PIECE AND INSTALL A BRACKET BEHIND THE SAFETY LATCH TO PREVENT INTERFERENCE.
Notes	SYSTEM: HOOD SAFETY LATCH.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS.

Component	VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Mfr Report Date	19880401
NHTSA Campaign ID	92V142000
Summary	THE BALL SOCKETS ON THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE CAN BREAK, ALLOWING THE CRUISE CONTROL LINKAGE TO BECOME DETACHED ON ONE END AND JAM ON NEARBY COMPONENTS, WHICH COULD IMPAIR THROTTLE PLATE OPERATION.
Consequence	IMPAIRED THROTTLE PLATE OPERATION COULD PREVENT THEENGINE FROM RETURNING TO IDLE, RESULTING IN UNWANTED ENGINE SPEED AND POSSIBLEVEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy	REPLACE THE CURRENT PLASTIC BALL SOCKETS WITH A NEW LINKAGE USING STEEL BALL SOCKETS, AND LUBRICATE THE CRUISE CONTROL RELAY LEVER. OWNERS ARE ADVISED NOT TO USE THE CRUISE CONTROL UNTIL THE MODIFICATION IS INSTALLED.
Notes	SYSTEM: CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER CARS; CARRERA 2 AND CARRERA 4 MODELS.

Component	STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Mfr Report Date	19880401
NHTSA Campaign ID	96V147000
Summary	A PART OF THE STEERING COLUMN UPPER UNIVERSAL JOINT CRACKED DURING THE MANUFACTURING PROCESS.
Consequence	THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN NOISE AND FREE PLAY IN THE STEERING SYSTEM AND IF LEFT UNCORRECTED, WILL RESULT IN LOSS OF STEERING CONTROL.
Remedy	DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE UNIVERSAL JOINT FOR CRACKS AND WILL REPLACE CRACKED JOINTS WITH NEW PARTS.
Notes	OWNER NOTIFICATION:OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING AUGUST 1996. NOTE:OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT PORSCHE AT 1-800-545-8039.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Component	ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Mfr Report Date	19880401
NHTSA Campaign ID	93V204000
Summary	AFTER THE ENGINE HAS BEEN TURNED OFF, THE REAR HEATER WILL AUTOMATICALLY OPERATE IN ORDER TO DISSIPATE HEAT IN THE ENGINE HEATING SYSTEM. DURING THIS OPERATION, THE RESISTOR FOR THE REAR HEATER BLOWER CAN BECOME OVERLOADED DUE TO A BINDING OR SEIZED REAR HEATER BLOWER.
Consequence	THE OVERLOADED RESISTOR CAN CREATE HEAT SUFFICIENT TOIGNITE THE PLASTIC AIR PIPE TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED, RESULTING IN AN ENGINECOMPARTMENT FIRE.
Remedy	PORSCHE DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW RESISTOR CONTAINING A CIRCUIT BREAKER.
Notes	SYSTEM: HEATER; WATER; DEFROSTER; CIRCUIT BREAKER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.NOTE: IF YOUR VEHICLE IS PRESENTED TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPONSERVICE DATE AND THE REMEDY IS NOT PROVIDED WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME AND FREEOF CHARGE OR THE REMEDY DOES NOT CORRECT THE DEFECT OR NONCOMPLIANCE, PLEASECONTACT PORSCHE SERVICE CENTER AT 1-800-545-8039. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONALHIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Component	FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Mfr Report Date	19880601
NHTSA Campaign ID	91V103000
Summary	DUE TO ROUTING OF FUEL LINE FROM THE FUEL TANK TO REAR FUEL PUMP, THE FUEL LINE MAY BE DAMAGED UNDER CERTAIN DRIVING CONDITIONS. ON FULL TRAVEL OF LEFT REAR SUSPENSION (JOUNCE), THE BRACKET FOR THE BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE ON LEFT REAR CONTROL ARM COULD CONTACT AND DAMAGE FUEL LINE.
Consequence	A DAMAGED FUEL LINE MAY RESULT IN A FUEL LEAK WHICH MAYIGNITE, RESULTING IN A FIRE.
Remedy	REPLACE DAMAGED FUEL LINE: IN ADDITION ALL FUEL LINES WILL BE REROUTED SO THAT THE BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE BRACKET CANNOT CONTACT FUEL LINE.
Notes	SYSTEM: FUEL LINE DAMAGEVEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PORSCHE 911 TURBO MODEL.

Information provided by NHTSA
Data updated January 2023

1989 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$15,350
Avg. Household Income :	$27,450
Avg. Home :	$120,000
Avg. Gallon of Gas :	$0.97
Avg. Stamp :	$0

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1989 Porsche 911? A: The 1989 Porsche 911 has wheelbase sizes of 89.40 and 89.50 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1989 Porsche 911? A: The 1989 Porsche 911 has a length of 168.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1989 Porsche 911? A: The 1989 Porsche 911 has a width of 65.00 inches.

Q: How much did the 1989 Porsche 911 cost when new?A: The 1989 Porsche 911 cost approximately $51,200 to $85,100 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1989 Porsche 911? A: The 1989 Porsche 911 was offered as a Cabriolet, Coupe, Speedster, Targa.

Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1989? A: Porsche produced 9,479 automobiles in 1989.

Q: What engines did the 1989 Porsche 911 have? A: The 1989 Porsche 911 had the following engine options: Opposed 6 (3164 cc | 193.1 cu in. | 3.2 L.) with 215 BHP (158.24 KW) @ 5900 RPM and 195 Ft-Lbs (264 NM) @ 4800 RPM

Turbocharged Opposed 6 (3299 cc | 201.3 cu in. | 3.3 L.) with 282 BHP (207.552 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 288 Ft-Lbs (390 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1989 Porsche 911 have? A: The 1989 Porsche 911 had a 5 speed Manual In rear transaxle; G50 gearbox.

1989 Porsche 911 Specifications

Features

Engine & Transmission

Production Figures

Dimension(s)

Coupe

Targa

Cabriolet

Coupe

Targa

Cabriolet

Speedster

Handling

Recall

LATCHES/LOCKS/LINKAGES:HOOD:LATCH

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING:FUSES AND CIRCUIT BREAKERS

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.

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