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Engine
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Configuration |
B6
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Location |
Mid, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
aluminium block and head
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Displacement |
3,179 cc / 194 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
93.0 mm (3.7 in) / 78.0 mm (3.1 in)
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Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
Bosch Motronic ME 7.8 Fuel Injection
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Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
266 bhp / 198 kW
@ 6,200 rpm
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Torque |
310 Nm / 229 ft lbs
@ 4,600 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
84 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 |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion, power assisted |
Brakes |
ventilated discs, all-round, ABS |
Gearbox |
6 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
1,320 kilo / 2,910 lbs |
Length / Width / Height |
4,320 mm (170.1 in) / 1,780 mm (70.1 in) / 1,290 mm (50.8 in)
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,415 mm (95.1 in) / 1,455 mm (57.3 in) / 1,514 mm (59.6 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.2 bhp / kg |
Top Speed |
266 km/h (165 mph)
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0-60 mph |
5.6 s |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Porsche, Excellence was expected, by Karl Ludvigsen
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Useful links |
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