1981 Porsche 911 Cabriolet specifications

1981 Porsche 911 Cabriolet data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater convertible/cabriolet
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2272 mm 89.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1372 mm 54 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Length 4290 mm 168.9 inches
Width 1652 mm 65 inches
Height 1320 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.89
Kerb weight 1260 kg 2778 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.39
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Porsche
Engine code 930/20
Cylinders Flat 6
Capacity 3.2 litre
3164 cc
(193.079 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 95 × 74.4 mm
3.74 × 2.93 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.28
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 231 PS (228 bhp) (170 kW)
at 5900 rpm
maximum torque 284 Nm (209 ft·lb) (29 kgm)
at 4800 rpm
Specific output 53.7 kW/litre
73.1 ps/litre
72.1 bhp/litre
1.18 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 89.76 Nm/litre
1.08 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 10.3:1
Fuel system Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1128 kPa (163.6 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 8
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 527.33 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 4.65 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.1 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.26 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre 26.38 s
Maximum speed 246 km/h (153 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
183.47 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 PS/kg
134.94 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
180.95 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.41 kg/kW
12.38 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
Carfolio Calculated CO2 ?
VED band (UK)
CO2 Effizienz (DE)
chassis
Engine position rear
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.TB.ARB.
Rear suspension I.STA.TB.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 3.88
general
Carfolio.com ID27159
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 33.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1981 Porsche 911 Cabriolet added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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