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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 |
543 bhp / 405 kW
@ 6,000 rpm
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Torque |
800 Nm / 590 ft lbs
@ 2,250 - 4,500 rpm
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BHP/Liter |
113 bhp / liter |
Drivetrain |
Chassis |
unitary steel |
Front suspension |
double wishbones, electronically controlled dampers |
Rear suspension |
Multi-link, electronically controlled dampers |
Steering |
speed-dependent Servotronic |
Brakes |
carbon ceramic discs, all-round, ABS |
Gearbox |
7 speed Automatic
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Drive |
Rear wheel drive |
Performance figures |
Top Speed |
306 km/h (190 mph)
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0-100 km/h |
3.8 s |
Resources |
Suggested reading |
- Porsche, Excellence was expected, by Karl Ludvigsen
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Useful links |
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