1972 Porsche 911 S specifications

1972 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) 1354 mm 53.3 inches
Length 4147 mm 163.3 inches
Width 1613 mm 63.5 inches
Height 1321 mm 52 inches
Ground clearance 150 mm 5.9 inches
length:wheelbase ratio 1.83
Kerb weight 1077 kg 2374 lb
Weight distribution 50% front
fuel tank capacity 80 litres 17.6 [21.1] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Porsche
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 6
Capacity 2.3 litre
2341 cc
(142.857 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 84 × 70.4 mm
3.31 × 2.77 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.19
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
12 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW)
at 6500 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
217 Nm (160 ft·lb) (22.1 kgm)
at 5200 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
60.5 kW/litre
82.3 ps/litre
81.2 bhp/litre
1.33 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
92.7 Nm/litre
1.12 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication dry sumped
compression ratio 8.5:1
Fuel system Bo fuel inj.
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1164.8 kPa (168.9 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 8
Engine coolant Air
Unitary capacity 390.17 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph) 4.8 s
Acceleration 0-60mph 6.6 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 13.9 s
Standing kilometre 27.1 s
Maximum speed 232 km/h (144 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
178.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 PS/kg
131.55 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.13 kW/kg
176.42 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.18 bhp/kg
0.08 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
7.6 kg/kW
12.7 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 3.100
Turning circle 10.70 m
Front suspension I.TB.W.ARB.
Rear suspension I.TB.STW.ARB.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R VeDi/Di
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.76
Final drive ratio 4.43
general
Carfolio.com ID26664
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 26.2
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1972 Porsche 911 S added before December 1995.
Last modified 2020-07-24.

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