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1989 Porsche 911: Quick Overview
1989 Porsche 911 Specifications
Vehicle Information
Year | 1989 |
Make | Porsche |
Model | 911 |
Trim | - |
Style | Coupe |
Type | Coupe |
Category | Compact Car |
Manufacturing Details
Made In | Germany |
Manufacturing City | - |
Dimensions
Doors | 2-Door |
Curb Weight | - |
Gross Vehicle Weight Rating | - |
Overall Height | - |
Overall Length | - |
Overall Width | - |
Wheelbase Length | - |
Standard Seating | - |
Engine & Performance
Engine | 214 High Power 3.2-L H-6 |
Engine Size | 3.2L |
Engine Cylinders | 6 |
Transmission | Manual |
Transmission Type | Manual |
Transmission Speeds | - |
Drivetrain | Rear-Wheel Drive |
Additional Features
Anti-Brake System | - |
Steering Type | - |
Pricing
Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) | - |
Invoice Price | - |
Delivery Charges | - |
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What Problems Does the 1989 Porsche 911 Have?
How long will the 1989 Porsche 911 last?
What Technology & Safety Features are Included?
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1989 Porsche 911 Prices and Market Value
1989 Porsche 911 Cost of Ownership
1989 Porsche 911 Fuel Efficiency
Fuel Type
Gasoline
Fuel Capacity
-
City Mileage
-
Highway Mileage
-
1989 Porsche 911 Recalls & Defects
Steering: Steering Wheel/Handle BAR
Recall date
1996-08-08
Recall no.
96v147000
Source
NHTSA
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.
Electrical System:wiring:fuses and Circuit Breakers
Recall date
1993-12-07
Recall no.
93v204000
Source
NHTSA
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.
Vehicle Speed Control
Recall date
1992-10-05
Recall no.
92v142000
Source
NHTSA
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.
Fuel System, Gasoline:delivery:hoses, Lines/Piping, and Fittings
Recall date
1991-06-17
Recall no.
91v103000
Source
NHTSA
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.
Latches/Locks/Linkages:hood:latch
Recall date
1991-01-15
Recall no.
91v012000
Source
NHTSA
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.
1989 Porsche 911 Insurance
Insurance for a 1989 Porsche 911 is moderately priced, reflecting its status as a Coupe with strong safety ratings and
reasonable repair costs.
reasonable repair costs.