Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2

19901998 · 36 configurations

Lowest
16
Average
17
Best
18

The Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2 has been tested by the EPA across 36 different configurations spanning model years 1990 through 1998. Over this period, the 911 Carrera 4/2 has achieved combined fuel economy ratings ranging from 16 MPG to 18 MPG, with an overall average of 17 MPG across all engine, transmission, and drivetrain combinations. Below you will find a comprehensive breakdown of every tested configuration, organized by model year. Click any row to view detailed specifications, emissions data, and annual fuel cost estimates for that specific vehicle.

All Configurations

Year Powertrain Annual Cost City Hwy Comb MPGCompare
1998
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1998
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1998
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050142117MPG
1997
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
1997
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1997
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152117MPG
1996
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
1996
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152117MPG
1996
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1995
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdPremium
$3,850152218MPG
1995
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1995
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 6-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1994
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152217MPG
1994
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1994
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750142116MPG
1994
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic 4-spdRegular
$3,500152217MPG
1994
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,750142116MPG
1994
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdRegular
$3,300152318MPG
1993
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1993
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,300142116MPG
1993
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Premium
$4,050152217MPG
1993
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1993
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,300142116MPG
1993
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Premium
$4,050152217MPG
1992
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1992
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,300142116MPG
1992
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Premium
$4,050152217MPG
1992
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$3,850152318MPG
1992
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,300142116MPG
1992
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Premium
$4,050152217MPG
1991
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1991
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,300142116MPG
1991
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Premium
$4,300142116MPG
1990
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,050152217MPG
1990
3.6L 6-cyl 4-Wheel or All-Wheel Drive
Manual 5-spdPremium
$4,300142016MPG
1990
3.6L 6-cyl Rear-Wheel Drive
Automatic (S4)Premium
$4,300142116MPG

Historical Efficiency

1998
18
1997
18
1996
18
1995
18
1994
18
1993
18
1992
18
1991
17
1990
17

Safety Rating History

NHTSA typically tests the base platform of a vehicle and does not test every specific trim level. This specific configuration (911 Carrera 4/2) has not been independently rated.

Complaint & Incident History

The data below represents all official consumer complaints reported to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) for the Porsche 911 Carrera 4/2. Click on any year to drill down and read the unedited, raw problem narratives submitted directly by vehicle owners.

Fatal Crash History (FARS)

The Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) is a nationwide census providing NHTSA, Congress and the American public yearly data regarding fatal injuries suffered in motor vehicle traffic crashes. The data below represents historical totals for the Porsche Porsche 911/996 grouping as reported by the NHTSA.

Total Fatal Crashes
8
Total Deaths
10

Incident Risk Profile

Rollover Rate
37.5%
Fire Occurrence
0.0%
Speeding Involved
75.0%
DUI Involved
62.5%
Primary Impact Zone

Breakdown of the initial point of impact across all fatal collisions involving this model.

17%
Front
67%
Side
17%
Rear

Year-by-Year Trend & Severity

2023
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2020
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2018
Fatal Crashes2
Fatalities
3
Deaths/Crash
1.50
2017
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2016
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
2
Deaths/Crash
2.00
2015
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00
2014
Fatal Crashes1
Fatalities
1
Deaths/Crash
1.00

Platform Recall Intelligence

Most Recalled Components

Tip: Click any component bar to view detailed recall narratives.

Historical Severity Timeline

1997
1
1996
3
1994
1
1991
1
1990
4
Critical
Moderate
Advisory