1987 Porsche 911 MPG and Fuel Economy

On this page, you will find a complete guide to the miles per gallon and fuel efficiency data for the 1987 Porsche 911.

The 1987 Porsche 911 has 2 model options: Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L and Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L.

The 1987 Porsche 911 Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

The 1987 Porsche 911 Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L runs on premium gasoline and is in the Minicompact Cars car class.

🛣 How Many Miles per Gallon (MPG) Does a 1987 Porsche 911 Get?

Across all models, the combined average MPG for the 1987 Porsche 911 is 18 miles per gallon.

The table below breaks down the MPG for each model option:

Model OptionCombined MPGCity MPGHighway MPG
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L181623
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L171520

💵 What is the Average Yearly Fuel Cost for a 1987 Porsche 911?

The average fuel costs for all models of the 1987 Porsche 911 is $4,225.

The average fuel costs have been estimated by government regulators based on 15,000 miles driven per year, using regular gasoline, and a split of 55% city driving and 45% highway driving.

Comparing a 1987 Porsche 911 to an average vehicle over 5 years, you will spend $9,625 more on fuel.

The table below shows the fuel costs and 5-year save/spend for each model option:

Model OptionFuel Cost5-Year Save/Spend
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L$4,100spend $9,000 more
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L$4,350spend $10,250 more

The 1987 Porsche 911 is also subject to the Gas Guzzler Tax, which is a federal tax on vehicles that has a combined MPG of less than 22.5.

The tables below show how much you can expect to pay in Gas Guzzler taxes.

Model OptionGas Guzzler Tax
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L$3,000

🛢 How Many Barrels of Petroleum Does a 1987 Porsche 911 Consume?

Across all models, the average number barrels of petroleum that the 1987 Porsche 911 will consume in one year is 18 barrels.

The majority of the world's petroleum is sourced from countries like Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, and the United States.

Model OptionBarrels
Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L17
Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L18

💨 How Many Grams of CO2 Does a 1987 Porsche 911 Emit?

The 1987 Porsche 911 will emit an average of about -15,000 grams of CO2 per year.

🌳 To help you understand the impact of this, a normal tree will absorb around 21,000 grams of CO2 per year. This means that roughly 1 tree would be needed to offset emissions from the 1987 Porsche 911.

Overview

The tables below cover all of the miles per gallon, engine specifications, and emission details we have for the 2 1987 Porsche 911 model options.

Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Porsche 911 Manual 5-spd 6-cyl, 3.2 L:

City MPG16
Highway MPG23
Combined MPG18
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $9,000
Fuel Cost$4,100
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum17
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.2
TransmissionManual 5-spd
Vehicle ClassMinicompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?No

Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L

The table below contains all of the details we have for the 1987 Porsche 911 Manual 4-spd 6-cyl, 3.3 L:

City MPG15
Highway MPG20
Combined MPG17
Save/Spend vs Average CarSpend $10,250
Gas Guzzler Tax$3,000
Fuel Cost$4,350
Fuel Type 1Premium
Barrels of Petroleum18
Grams of CO2-15,000
Trees Needed to Offset-1
DriveRear-Wheel Drive
Cylinders6
Displacement3.3
TransmissionManual 4-spd
Vehicle ClassMinicompact Cars
Start/Stop?No
Supercharged?No
Turbocharged?Yes

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