1998 Porsche 911 Targa (993) Technical Specifications
| Engine Type | Flat 6 |
| Induction | Naturally Aspirated |
| Cooling | Air/oil-cooled |
| Valvetrain | Single overhead camshaft |
| Injection | Port injection |
| Bore X Stroke | 3.94 in/100 mm x 3.01 in/76.4 mm |
| Displacement | 219.60 cu-in./3,600 cc |
| Horsepower | 282 bhp @ 6100 rpm |
| Torque | 251 ft lbs @ 5250 rpm |
| Max Rpm | 6700 |
| Compression Ratio | 11.3:1 |
| Transmission Options | 6-speed manual, 4-speed Tiptronic S |
| Chassis Type | Rear-engined, rear-wheel drive |
| Curb Weight | 3,130 lbs. manual/3,186 lbs. Tiptronic S |
| Height | 51.77 in/1,315 mm |
| Ground Clearance | 4.72 in/120 mm |
| Length | 167.72 in/4,260 mm |
| Wheelbase | 89.45 in/2,272 mm |
| Width | 68.31 in/1,735 mm |
| Track Front | 55.55 in/1,411 mm |
| Track Rear | 58.03 in/1,474 mm |
| Drag Coefficient | 0.33 |
| Wheel Size Front | 17 x 7 |
| Wheel Size Rear | 17 x 9 |
| Tire Size Front | 205/50ZR-17 |
| Tire Size Rear | 255/40ZR-17 |
| Caliper Front | Fixed 4-piston |
| Caliper Rear | Fixed 4-piston |
| Disc Type Front | Ventilated and cross-drilled discs |
| Disc Type Rear | Ventilated and cross-drilled discs |
| Disc Size Front | 11.97 in/304 mm x 1.26 in/32 mm |
| Disc Size Rear | 11.77 in/299 mm x 0.94 in/24 mm |
| 0 to 60 mph | 5.3 seconds manual/6.3 seconds Tiptronic S |
| Top Speed | 171 mph manual/168 mph Tiptronic S |
| Mpg City | 15 manual/15 Tiptronic S |
| Mpg Highway | 23 manual/22 Tiptronic S |
| Mpg Combined | 18 manual/18 Tiptronic S |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 19.4 U.S. gallons |
| Required Octane | Premium unleaded (91+) |
