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2007 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet



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2007 Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class CLK63 AMG Cabriolet



2007 Jaguar XK-Series XKR Coupe
Standards and Options
Pricing

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
MSRP $88,400 $92,256 $89,200 $85,835
Invoice Price $77,219 $0 $82,956 $78,110
Destination Charges $795 $1,500 $775 $665
Air Conditioning. Health, Ventilation

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Air Conditioning Standard Standard Standard Standard
Automatic Climate Control Standard N/A Standard Standard
Interior Pollen/Particle/Dust Air Filter Standard N/A Standard Standard
Rear HVAC Ducts N/A N/A Standard N/A
Rear Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning N/A N/A Standard N/A
Rear Seat HVAC Controls N/A N/A N/A N/A
Entertainment, Communication, Navigation

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
CD Changer Option Option Option Standard
CD Player Standard Standard Standard Standard
Cassette Player N/A N/A Not listed Standard
DVD Player N/A N/A N/A N/A
Hands Free or Voice Activated Phone Option N/A Option Standard
Navigational Aid Option Option Option Standard
Radio Standard Standard Standard Standard
Second Row Sound Controls/Accessories N/A N/A N/A N/A
Subwoofer Option Not listed Standard Option
Telematic Systems N/A N/A Standard N/A
Exterior

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Bodyside/Cab Step or Running Board N/A N/A N/A N/A
Bumper Step Up N/A N/A N/A N/A
Front Air Dam Standard Standard Standard Standard
Metallic Paint Option Option Standard N/A
Power Sliding Side Van Door N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Trunk Lid Not listed N/A Option N/A
Rear Spoiler Standard Option Standard Standard
Skid Plate or Underbody Protection N/A N/A N/A N/A
Splash or Mud Guards N/A N/A N/A N/A
Wind Deflector or Buffer for Convertibles Standard N/A Standard N/A
Instrumentation

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Battery Gauge Not listed Not listed Standard N/A
Clock Standard Standard Standard Standard
Compass Not listed Option N/A Standard
Cruise Control Standard Not listed Standard Standard
Electroluminescent Instrumentation N/A N/A N/A N/A
Gauges Standard Standard Standard Standard
Inside Temperature Gauge Not listed Not listed N/A N/A
Intelligent Cruise Control N/A N/A N/A Option
Night Vision N/A N/A N/A N/A
Oil Gauge Standard Not listed Standard N/A
Outside Temperature Gauge Standard Option Standard Standard
Service or Maintenance Interval Indicator Standard Not listed Standard Standard
Steering Wheel Mounted Controls Standard Not listed Standard Standard
Tachometer Standard Standard Standard Standard
Tire Inflation/Pressure Monitor Standard Not listed N/A Standard
Trip Computer Standard Not listed Standard Standard
Lighting

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Automatic Headlights Standard Not listed Standard Standard
Cornering Lights Not listed N/A Option Standard
Daytime Running Lights Not listed Not listed Standard Standard
Fog Lights Standard Not listed Standard Standard
Halogen Headlights Standard Standard Standard N/A
Headlight Washers Option N/A Standard Standard
High Intensity Discharge Headlights Option N/A Option Standard
Windshield Wiper Activated Headlights N/A N/A N/A Standard
Roof

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Power Sunroof/Moonroof N/A N/A N/A N/A
Removable/Convertible Top Standard Standard Standard N/A
Sunroof/Moonroof N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tires and Wheels

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Alloy Wheels Standard Standard Standard Standard
Chrome Wheels N/A Option N/A N/A
Exterior Rear Mounted Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Full Size Spare Tire N/A Not listed Standard N/A
Interior Spare Tire for SUVs & Vans N/A N/A N/A N/A
Self Sealing/Run Flat Tires N/A N/A N/A N/A
Steel Wheels N/A N/A N/A N/A
Underbody Tire Carrier N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windows/Mirrors/Wipers

Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Exterior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirrir Option N/A Standard Standard
Glass Rear Window on Convertible Standard Not listed Standard N/A
Heated Exterior Mirror Standard N/A Standard Standard
Heated Washer System Standard N/A Standard N/A
Heated Windshield Glass N/A N/A N/A N/A
Interior Auto Day/Night/Electrochromic Mirror Option Option Standard Standard
Interval Wipers Standard Standard Standard Standard
Oversize or Wide Angle Exterior Mirror N/A N/A N/A N/A
Power Adjustable Exterior Mirror Standard Standard Standard Standard
Power Backlight Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Rain Sensing Wipers Standard N/A Standard Standard
Rear Wiper Not listed N/A N/A N/A
Sliding Rear Pickup Truck Window N/A N/A N/A N/A
Tinted Glass Not listed Not listed Standard Standard
Vehicle Speed Sensing Wiper Interval N/A N/A N/A N/A
Windshield Wiper De-Icer N/A N/A N/A N/A
Capacities and Dimensions
General

 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Body Style Sports Car/Convertible Sports Car/Convertible Sports Car/Convertible Sports Coupe/Luxury Coupe
EPA Classification MINICOMP 2SEATER SUBCOMP  
Turbo N N N N
Drive Train

 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
City MPG 18 17 13 17
Combined MPG 21   15 20
Displacement (CC) 3596 4601 6208 4196
Driveline AWD RWD RWD RWD
Final Drive Ratio 3.44 3.55 2.65 3.31
Fuel Capacity (gal) 17.7 15.7 16.4 18.8
Fuel System SEFI SEFI SEFI MPFI
Fuel Type Gas Gas Gas Gas
Gas Guzzler Tax $0 $0 TBA $0
Highway MPG 26 25 20 25
Horsepower @ RPM 325@6800 305@5800 475@6800 420@6000
PowerToWeightRatio 10.1 10.6 8.3 8.9
RPM @ Peak Horsepower 6800 5800 6800 6000
Standard Transmission 6 Speed Manual 5 Speed Manual 7 Speed Automatic 6 Speed Automatic
Torque @ RPM 273@4250 320@4200 465@5000 413@4000
Transmission Speeds 6 5 7 6
Transmission Type M M A A
Type of Engine 3.6L H6 4.6L V8 6.2L V8 4.2L V8
Valves 24 32 32 32
Exterior

 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Curb weight (lbs) 3385 3279 3960 3814
Overall Height (in) 51.6 53.4 54.4 52.0
Overall Length (in) 174.3 176.3 183.2 188.6
Overall Width (in) 72.9 73.2 68.5 81.5
Wheelbase (in) 92.5 106.0 106.9 108.3
Interior - Cargo - Carrying

 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Trunk Volume (cu ft)     9 11
Interior - Passengers

 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Headroom front (in)   38.1 38.4 37.4
Headroom rear (in)     36.3 33.3
Hip room front (in)     52.1  
Hip room rear (in)     46.9  
Leg room front (in)   41.8 42.0 43.0
Leg room rear (in)     30.4 23.7
Passenger Volume 68 49 81 74
Seating Capacity - Maximum 4 2 4 4
Seating capacity - Standard 4 2 4 4
Shoulder room front (in)   50.0 53.2 55.2
Shoulder room rear (in)     48.5 51.5
Suspension

 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Front suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Ground Clearance (in) 4.2 5.0   3.9
Rear Suspension Ind Ind Ind Ind
Track Front 58.6 60.9 58.9 61.0
Track Rear 60.9 60.7 58.0 61.0
Towing

 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Tow Capacity (Maximum) NR   NR  
Tow Capacity Standard NR   NR  
Turning Radius

 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Steering Diameter Left   37.9 35.3 36.2
Steering Diameter Right   37.9 35.3 36.2
Warranty

 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Panoz Esperante Mercedes-Benz CLK-Class Jaguar XK-Series
Powertrain Miles 50000 36000 50000 50000
Powertrain Time (Months) 48 36 48 48
Rust Miles     50000  
Rust Time (Months) 120   48 72
Warranty - Basic Miles 50000 36000 50000 50000
Warranty - Basic Time (Months) 48 36 48 48


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