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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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Compression |
11.0:1 |
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 |
280 bhp / 209 kW
@ 6,200 rpm
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Torque |
310 Nm / 229 ft lbs
@ 4,700 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
88 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 |
6 speed Manual
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
1,345 kilo / 2,965 lbs |
Length / Width / Height |
4,329 mm (170.4 in) / 1,801 mm (70.9 in) / 1,295 mm (51 in)
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,415 mm (95.1 in) / 1,486 mm (58.5 in) / 1,528 mm (60.2 in)
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Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.21 bhp / kg |
Top Speed |
268 km/h (167 mph)
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0-60 mph |
5.4 s |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Porsche, Excellence was expected, by Karl Ludvigsen
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