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Engine
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Configuration |
M97/80 B6
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Location |
Rear, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
aluminium block and head
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Displacement |
3,996 cc / 243.9 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
102.7 mm (4 in) / 80.4 mm (3.2 in)
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Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
Bosch Fuel Injection
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Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Aspiration |
Naturally Aspirated |
Power |
450 bhp / 336 kW
@ 7,800 rpm
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Torque |
430 Nm / 317 ft lbs
@ 7,250 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
113 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
unitary steel |
Front suspension |
McPherson struts, double coil springs, Sachs four-way adjustable gas-pressurised shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
Rear suspension |
multi-link, double coil springs, Sachs four-way adjustable gas-pressurised shock absorbers, anti-roll bar |
Steering |
rack-and-pinion, power assisted |
Brakes |
ventilated discs, all-round |
Gearbox |
6 speed Sequential
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Weight |
1,220 kilo / 2,690 lbs |
Performance figures |
Power to weight |
0.37 bhp / kg |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Porsche, Excellence was expected, by Karl Ludvigsen
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