1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS America specifications

1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS America data
Applicable to the USA domestic market(s).
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2272 mm 89.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1374 mm 54.1 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1369 mm 53.9 inches
Length 4275 mm 168.3 inches
Width 1651 mm 65 inches
Height 1311 mm 51.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.88
Kerb weight 1340 kg 2954 lb
Weight distribution 41% front
fuel tank capacity 77 litres 16.9 [20.3] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Porsche
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 6
Capacity 3.6 litre
3600 cc
(219.685 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 100 × 76.4 mm
3.94 × 3.01 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.31
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 250 PS (247 bhp) (184 kW)
at 6100 rpm
maximum torque 309 Nm (228 ft·lb) (31.5 kgm)
at 4800 rpm
Specific output 51.2 kW/litre
69.6 ps/litre
68.6 bhp/litre
1.12 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 85.83 Nm/litre
1.04 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 11.3:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1078.6 kPa (156.4 psi)
Maximum RPM 6800 rpm
crankshaft bearings 8
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 600 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter Y
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 3.5 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 4.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 11.6 s
Standing quarter-mile 13.3 s
@ 105 mph
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 253 km/h (157 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
186.89 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 PS/kg
137.45 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 kW/kg
184.33 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.28 kg/kW
12.15 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 3.000
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7 x 17
Wheel size rear 8 x 17
Tyres front 205/50 ZR 17
Tyres rear 255/40 ZR 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Front brake diameter 297 mm
Rear brake diameter 300 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.87
Final drive ratio 3.33
general
Carfolio.com ID132055
Production total
Model code
Model family 964
RAC rating 37.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS America added 2005-07-24.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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