This S 3.8 PDK (385 hp) engine was fitted in the 997 [Restyling] Carrera cabriolet 2-doors, which was produced by Porsche from 2008 to 2013. In addition to this engine, 11 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 15.5litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.3litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 10.3litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 64litre |
| Cruising range | from 410 to 880km |
| Fuel | 98 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO V |
| Top speed | 297km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 4.7second |
| Displacement | 3800cm3 |
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| Engine power | 385bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 500RPM |
| Maximum torque | 420Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4400RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Opposed |
| Injection type | Direct injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 102mm |
| Stroke | 77.5mm |
| Gearbox | Electronic |
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| Number of gears | 7 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 10.9m |
| Seats | 4 |
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| Length | 4435mm |
| Width | 1808mm |
| Height | 1300mm |
| Wheelbase | 2350mm |
| Front track | 1530mm |
| Rear track | 1489mm |
| Ground clearance | 116mm |
| Kerb weight | 1540kg |
| Gross weight | 1920kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 135litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 135litre |
| Body type | Cabriolet |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, Multi wishbone |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 18.6 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.8 litres / 100km |
| Average | 12.4 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.