1972 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS specifications

1972 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2271 mm 89.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1372 mm 54 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1394 mm 54.9 inches
Length 4147 mm 163.3 inches
Width 1652 mm 65 inches
Height 1321 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 1075 kg 2370 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 85 litres 18.7 [22.5] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Porsche
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 6
Capacity 2.7 litre
2687 cc
(163.971 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 90 × 70.4 mm
3.54 × 2.77 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.28
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)		 210 PS (207 bhp) (154 kW)
at 6300 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)		 255 Nm (188 ft·lb) (26 kgm)
at 5100 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)		 57.4 kW/litre
78.1 ps/litre
77 bhp/litre
1.26 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)		 94.9 Nm/litre
1.15 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1192.6 kPa (173 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 8
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 447.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 6.3 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 240 km/h (149 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
195.23 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.2 PS/kg
143.59 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 kW/kg
192.56 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
6.96 kg/kW
11.63 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.TB.
Rear suspension I.TB.
Wheel size front 6J x 15
Wheel size rear 7J x 15
Tyres front 185/70 VR 15
Tyres rear 215/60 VR 15
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi
Front brake diameter 283 mm
Rear brake diameter 290 mm
Braked area 2858 cm2
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.72
Final drive ratio 4.43
general
Carfolio.com ID24024
Production total 1036
Model code
RAC rating 30.1
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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