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Engine
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Configuration |
90º V8
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Location |
Front, longitudinally mounted
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Construction |
light alloy block and head
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Displacement |
4,806 cc / 293.3 cu in |
Bore / Stroke |
96.0 mm (3.8 in) / 83.0 mm (3.3 in)
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Compression |
10.5:1 |
Valvetrain |
4 valves / cylinder, DOHC
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Fuel feed |
Bosch Motronic ME 7.1.1 Fuel Injection
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Lubrication |
Dry sump |
Aspiration |
Twin Turbos |
Power |
493 bhp / 368 kW
@ 6,000 rpm
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Torque |
700 Nm / 516 ft lbs
@ 2,250 - 4,500 rpm
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Red Line |
6,700 rpm |
BHP/Liter |
103 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
unitary steel |
Front suspension |
double wishbones, electronically controlled dampers |
Rear suspension |
Multi-link, electronically controlled dampers |
Brakes |
grooved and ventilated discs, all-round, ABS |
Gearbox |
7 speed Automatic
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Dimensions |
Length / Width / Height |
4,970 mm (195.7 in) / 1,931 mm (76 in) / 1,418 mm (55.8 in)
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Wheelbase / Track (fr/r) |
2,920 mm (115 in) / N/A / N/A
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Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Porsche, Excellence was expected, by Karl Ludvigsen
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Useful links |
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