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Country of origin:Germany
Produced from:2003 - 2004
Internal name:986
Source:Company press release
Last updated:Before December 1st, 2004
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Engine
Configuration B6
Location Mid, longitudinally mounted
Construction aluminium block and head
Displacement 2,687 cc / 164 cu in
Bore / Stroke 85.5 mm (3.4 in) / 78.0 mm (3.1 in)
Compression 11.0:1
Valvetrain 4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
Fuel feed Bosch Motronic ME 7.8 Fuel Injection
Aspiration Naturally Aspirated
Power 228 bhp / 170 kW @ 6,300 rpm
Torque 260 Nm / 192 ft lbs @ 4,700 rpm
BHP/Liter 85 bhp / liter

Drivetrain
Chassis unitary steel
Front suspension McPherson struts, aluminium longitudinal and track control arms, spring struts, conical base springs
Rear suspension McPherson struts, aluminium longitudinal and track control arms plus tie-rod, spring struts, coil springs
Brakes ventilated discs, all-round, ABS
Gearbox 5 speed Manual
Drive Rear wheel drive

Dimensions
Weight 1,275 kilo / 2,811 lbs
Length / Width / Height 4,320 mm (170.1 in) / 1,780 mm (70.1 in) / 1,290 mm (50.8 in)
Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) 2,415 mm (95.1 in) / 1,465 mm (57.7 in) / 1,528 mm (60.2 in)

Performance figures
Power to weight 0.18 bhp / kg
Top Speed 253 km/h (157 mph)
0-60 mph 6.3 s

Resources
Suggested reading
  • Porsche, Excellence was expected, by Karl Ludvigsen
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