1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S specifications

1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2272 mm 89.4 inches
Track/tread (front) 1405 mm 55.3 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1536 mm 60.5 inches
Length 4245 mm 167.1 inches
Width 1795 mm 70.7 inches
Height 1285 mm 50.6 inches
Ground clearance 110 mm 4.3 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.87
Kerb weight 1475 kg 3252 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 73.5 litres 16.2 [19.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Porsche
Engine code M64.21
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 double overhead camshaft (DOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output 285 PS (281 bhp) (210 kW)
at 6100 rpm
maximum torque 340 Nm (251 ft·lb) (34.7 kgm)
at 5250 rpm
Specific output 58.2 kW/litre
79.1 ps/litre
78.1 bhp/litre
1.28 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 94.44 Nm/litre
1.14 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 11.3:1
Fuel system SMPFi
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1186.8 kPa (172.1 psi)
Maximum 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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h 5.4 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph) 12.4 s
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 270 km/h (168 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
193.16 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 PS/kg
142.06 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.14 kW/kg
190.51 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.19 bhp/kg
0.09 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.04 kg/kW
11.76 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption 17.7/8.8/12.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km17.7/8.8/12.0 l/100km urban/extra-urban/combined
km/litre5.6/11.4/8.3 km/l urban/extra-urban/combined
UK MPG16.0/32.1/23.5 UK MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
US MPG13.3/26.7/19.6 US MPG urban/extra-urban/combined
Carbon dioxide emissions 296.0 g/km NEDC
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 power assisted rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 2.500
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.
Rear suspension
Wheel size front 7J x 17
Wheel size rear 9J x 17
Tyres front 205/50 ZR 17
Tyres rear 245/40 ZR 17
Brakes F/R VeDi/VeDi-ABS
Front brake diameter 304 mm
Rear brake diameter 299 mm
Braked area
Gearbox 6 speed manual
Top gear ratio
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID170544
Production total
Model code
Model family 993
RAC rating 37.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S added 2008-03-24.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

Porsche 911 - 993 models

1998 Porsche 911 Turbo S 993
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 450 PS 444 bhp 331 kW 1500 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2271mm
1997 Porsche 911 Carrera S Tiptronic 993
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 4A 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 285 PS 281 bhp 210 kW 296.0 CO2 1500 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 993
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 285 PS 281 bhp 210 kW 295.0 CO2 1445 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 993
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 285 PS 281 bhp 210 kW 299.0 CO2 1495 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 993
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 285 PS 281 bhp 210 kW 299.0 CO2 1495 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 S 993
Porsche 911 Carrera 4 S -
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 285 PS 281 bhp 210 kW 301.0 CO2 1525 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 993
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RR 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 285 PS 281 bhp 210 kW 295.0 CO2 1445 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Performance Kit Exclusive 993
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RR 6M 3746 cm3/228.6cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 295.0 CO2 1370 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic 993
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RR 4A 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 285 PS 281 bhp 210 kW 303.0 CO2 1470 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupé Performance Kit Exclusive 993
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 6M 3746 cm3/228.6cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 295.0 CO2 1370 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa 993
Porsche 911 Carrera Targa -
2 door targa top RR 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 285 PS 281 bhp 210 kW 295.0 CO2 1475 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa Tiptronic 993
2 door targa top RR 4A 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 285 PS 281 bhp 210 kW 303.0 CO2 1500 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1996 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic 993
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 4A 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 285 PS 281 bhp 210 kW 303.0 CO2 1470 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1996 Porsche 911 Turbo Performance Kit 993
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 430 PS 424 bhp 316 kW 368.0 CO2 1500 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1995 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 993
Porsche 911 Carrera RS -
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 6M 3746 cm3/228.6cuin 300 PS 296 bhp 221 kW 1270 kg
6 cyl, 3.7ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1995 Porsche 911 GT2 993
Porsche 911 GT2 -
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 436 PS 430 bhp 321 kW 1215 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1995 Porsche 911 Turbo 993
Porsche 911 Turbo -
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 408 PS 402 bhp 300 kW 1500 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2271mm
1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 993
2 door fixed-head coupé RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 272 PS 268 bhp 200 kW 1420 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1994 Porsche 911 Carrera 4 Cabriolet 993
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RA 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 272 PS 268 bhp 200 kW 1420 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1994 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet 993
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RR 4A 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 272 PS 268 bhp 200 kW 1370 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1994 Porsche 911 Carrera Cabriolet Tiptronic 993
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RR 4A 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 272 PS 268 bhp 200 kW 1395 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1993 Porsche 911 Carrera 993
Porsche 911 Carrera -
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 6M 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 272 PS 268 bhp 200 kW 1370 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1993 Porsche 911 Carrera Tiptronic 993
Porsche 911 Carrera -
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 4A 3600 cm3/219.7cuin 272 PS 268 bhp 200 kW 1395 kg
6 cyl, 3.6ℓ, l: 4245mm, wb: 2272mm
1986 Porsche 911 Turbo SE
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 5M 3299 cm3/201.3cuin 330 PS 325 bhp 242 kW 1335 kg
6 cyl, 3.3ℓ, l: 4290mm, wb: 2272mm
1984 Porsche 911 Carrera
Porsche 911 Carrera -
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 5M 3164 cm3/193.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1280 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4290mm, wb: 2272mm
1983 Porsche 911 SC/RS Coupé 954
Porsche 911 SC/RS Coupé -
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 5M 2994 cm3/182.7cuin 250 PS 247 bhp 184 kW 1057 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4235mm, wb: 2272mm
1981 Porsche 911 Cabriolet
2 door convertible/​cabriolet RR 5M 3164 cm3/193.1cuin 231 PS 228 bhp 170 kW 1260 kg
6 cyl, 3.2ℓ, l: 4290mm, wb: 2272mm
1980 Porsche 911 SC
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 5M 2994 cm3/182.7cuin 174 PS 172 bhp 128 kW
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4290mm, wb: 2272mm
1980 Porsche 911 SC
2 door fixed-head coupé RR 5M 2994 cm3/182.7cuin 204 PS 201 bhp 150 kW 1160 kg
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4290mm, wb: 2272mm
1979 Porsche 911 SC Targa
2 door targa top RR 5M 2994 cm3/182.7cuin 188 PS 185 bhp 138 kW
6 cyl, 3.0ℓ, l: 4291mm, wb: 2272mm
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4 cyl, 2.2ℓ, l: 4414mm, wb: 2420mm