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1995 Porsche 911

Factory specifications, fluid capacities, torque values, EPA fuel economy and the federal safety record for the 1995 911.

Transmission Automatic 4-spd

The 1995 Porsche 911 comes with a four‑speed automatic transmission and is rated at 15/22/18 mpg (city/highway/combined) by the EPA. With only twelve owner complaints logged for the model year and no recalls, its most frequent issue area is the electrical system. Compared with the broader 1990‑2014 complaint history—where the low point was a single complaint in 1991 and the high point reached fifty complaints in 2007—the 1995 model sits near the favorable end of the spectrum, suggesting solid reliability for its era.

Quick specs

Fluid capacities, tune-up values and fuel economy at a glance.

Lug nut torque96 ft-lbsOEM · verified

EPA fuel economy15/22/18 mpgEPA · verified

Fitment & sizes

Replacement part sizes and factory part numbers — battery, bulbs, filters and belts.

From the factory this vehicle uses a BCI 48 · 650 CCA battery, OE oil filter 99310720305. Each part links to every other vehicle that shares it, so a part you already stock may fit more of your fleet than you'd expect.

Battery groupBCI 48 · 650 CCAOEM · verified

Tail / brake / turnLIGHTOEM · verified

OE service part numbers OEM · verified

Engine oil filter	99310720305 alt 99320720103
Engine air filter	96411032701 alt 99311032701
Fuel filter	92811025307
Spark plug	99917019590 alt 99917018390
Front wiper blades	99362890101
Serpentine belt	99919233850 alt 99314718701
Cabin air filter	99357247900

Full specifications

Engine, drivetrain, dimensions and economy.

Engine & drivetrain NHTSA vPIC

Transmission

Automatic 4-spd

Dimensions & weight NHTSA vPIC

Overall length	167.7 in
Overall width	68.5 in
Overall height	52 in
Wheelbase	89.4 in
Curb weight	3064 lb
Track (front / rear)	55.1 / 57.5 in

Ratings & economy EPA / vPIC

EPA city / highway / combined	15 / 22 / 18 mpg
Drivetrain	Rear-Wheel Drive
Recommended fuel	Premium Gasoline

Performance & power Independent road tests

0–60 mph, quarter-mile, horsepower and torque from independent road tests.

Independent road tests for the 911 of this era, listed by trim and engine — this page spans more than one engine, so no single horsepower figure is shown.

4.7–5.7 sec0–60 mph (tested)quickest 4.70 sec — 1995 Carrera Coupe

Year	Trim / engine	0–60	¼ mile	HP	Drivetrain
1995	Carrera Coupe 3.6L F-6	4.70 sec	13.40 sec	270 hp	RWD
1995	Carrera Coupe 3.6L F-6	5.30 sec	13.80 sec	270 hp	RWD
1995	Carrera 4 Coupe 3.6L F-6	5.70 sec	14.00 sec	270 hp	AWD
1996	Turbo Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.70 sec	12.30 sec	400 hp	AWD
1996	Turbo Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-6	3.70 sec	12.10 sec	400 hp	AWD
1996	Turbo Coupe 3.6L Twin-Turbo F-6	4.00 sec	12.40 sec	400 hp	AWD
1996	Carrera 4S Coupe 3.6L F-6	4.90 sec	13.50 sec	282 hp	AWD
1996	Carrera Targa Coupe 3.6L F-6	5.00 sec	13.50 sec	282 hp	RWD

Service quick specs OEM factory data

Capacities, torques and tune-up values from the factory service manual.

This engine 75W-90 · GL-5 in the differential. Torque lug nuts to 96 ft-lbs, the oil drain plug to 50.0 ft-lbs. Note the cylinder-head bolts finish on a torque angle (torque-to-yield) — they stretch permanently and should be replaced, not reused, during any head service.

Lubricants & capacities

Differential Gear Oil	75W-90 · GL-5
Differential Gear Oil Capacity	1.1Pints,
Engine Coolant	ETHYLENE GLYCOL

Engine torques

Engine Oil Pan Drain Plug

50.0 ft-lbs

Chassis torques

Lug Nuts	96 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Fill Plug	21.0-22.0 ft-lbs
Transfer Case Drain Plug	21.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Ignition

Spark Plug Gap	0.028 in
Spark Plug Torque	16.0-22.0 ft-lbs

Battery & A/C

Refrigerant	R134a
Refrigerant Capacity	1.80-1.85 lbs
Oil Group	PAG
Oil Type	ND 8 oil
Oil Capacity	4.73 oz
Standard BCI Group Number	48
Standard BCI Cranking Performance	650 cca

Brakes

Minimum Pad Thickness	Front: 0.079; Rear: 0.079 in
Minimum Shoe Thickness	0.079 in

Multi-step torque procedures OEM · verified

Cylinder Head — tightening sequence 5 stages

1	22.0 ft. lbs.	22 ft. lbs
2	Loosen all bolts 720 degrees	720 degrees
3	15.0 ft. lbs.	15 ft. lbs
4	60 degrees	60 degrees
5	60 degrees	60 degrees

Factory maintenance schedule OEM · verified

Normal service, condensed from the factory interval matrix.

Under the factory schedule, replace the engine oil and filter every 30,000 mi; spark plugs every 30,000 mi.

Every 15,000 mi	Air Intake System (inspect) · Axle Shaft Oil Seal (inspect) · Battery (inspect electrolyte level) · Body Latches, Locks & Hinges (inspect) · Brake Hydraulic System (inspect fluid level) · Brake System (inspect)
Every 30,000 mi	Accessory Drive Belt (inspect) · Engine Oil Filter (replace) · Spark Plugs (replace) · Transmission Fluid & Filter (replace)
Every 60,000 mi	Final Drive (drain & refill) · Fuel Filter (replace) · Transmission Assembly (drain & refill)

Reliability & federal safety record

Owner-reported issues, recalls, investigations and service bulletins on record with NHTSA — an unfiltered look at what owners actually experience.

The 1995 Porsche 911 generated 12 federal complaints, 0 recalls, and 2 investigations, including 3 fire‑related complaints, with the highest complaint concentration in the Electrical System (3 reports) and Service Brakes, Hydraulic (2 reports). Compared with the preceding 1994 model, which recorded 0 complaints and 1 recall, and the following 1996 model, which had 7 complaints and 3 recalls, the 1995 figures represent a modest increase in complaints but still lower than the peak years later in the generation. Across the model line, complaint counts rose gradually from the early 1990s through the late 1990s, peaking at 50 complaints in 2007, while recalls remained infrequent until that later spike. Thus, 1995 sits near the low‑to‑mid range of complaint volume within the overall arc, occurring before the sharp rise observed in later years. Given the limited recall history and the relatively modest complaint concentration, the 1995 model can be considered a viable purchase, though owners should monitor electrical and brake‑hydraulic performance.

Open recalls

NHTSA campaigns

116

Service bulletins

Manufacturer communications

ODI investigations

Office of Defects Investigation

Owner complaints

1 involved a crash · 3 a fire

Owner complaints by model year NHTSA · this generation & adjacent

’90 ’91 ’92 ’93 ’94’95’96 ’97 ’98 ’99 ’00 ’01 ’07 ’14

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA, by component

All 12 complaints on record, top 8 components.

Electrical System3

Service Brakes, Hydraulic2

Steering1

Air Bags1

Electrical System,Equipment1

Wheels1

Engine & Engine Cooling,Electrical System1

Suspension1

Source: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint database.

Recalls NHTSA · verified

No recall campaigns on record with NHTSA for this vehicle as of the last data refresh.

Technical service bulletins NHTSA · verified

Showing 5 of 116 bulletins on record with NHTSA.

Bulletin	Date	Component	Summary
No. 2404	2024-03-15	Equipment	Special tools and equipment information for the Boxster, Cayman, 911, and Panamera
No. D8	2024-02-02	Unknown Or Other	Product knowledge for the chassis and VIN numbering systems
PIWIS2401e	2024-01-29	Equipment	Information on PIWIS tester update 42.500.005
PIWIS2302s	2023-11-17	Equipment	Information for PIWIS tester update 42.300.050 & .052
No. 33-23	2023-11-14	Equipment	Instructions on manufactures certificate for approved Porsche C30 engine oils