1968 Porsche 911 S specifications

1968 Porsche 911 S data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2268 mm 89.3 inches
Track/tread (front) 1372 mm 54 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1359 mm 53.5 inches
Length 4163 mm 163.9 inches
Width 1613 mm 63.5 inches
Height 1321 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance 152 mm 6 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.84
Kerb weight 1080 kg 2381 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 61.4 litres 13.5 [16.2] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Porsche
Engine code 901/10
Cylinders Flat 6
Capacity 2 litre
1991 cc
(121.498 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 80 × 66 mm
3.15 × 2.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.21
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
172 PS (170 bhp) (127 kW)
at 6800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
183 Nm (135 ft·lb) (18.7 kgm)
at 5500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
63.7 kW/litre
86.6 ps/litre
85.4 bhp/litre
1.4 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
91.91 Nm/litre
1.11 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 9.9:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1155 kPa (167.5 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 8
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 331.83 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 5.6 s
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 225 km/h (140 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
159.6 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 PS/kg
117.38 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.12 kW/kg
157.41 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.16 bhp/kg
0.07 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
8.52 kg/kW
14.23 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 2.300
Turning circle 10.70 m
Front suspension I.MS.LL.TB.ARB.
Rear suspension I.TA.TB.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front 185-15
Tyres rear 185-15
Brakes F/R Di/Di
Front brake diameter 279 mm
Rear brake diameter 286 mm
Braked area 2323 cm2
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.74
Final drive ratio 4.43
general
Carfolio.com ID24904
Production total
Model code B Series
RAC rating 23.8
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1968 Porsche 911 S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2020-07-24.

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