1973 Porsche 914 1.8 specifications

1973 Porsche 914 1.8 data
 
bodywork
Body type2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2450 mm 96.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1339 mm 52.7 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1380 mm 54.3 inches
Length 3985 mm 156.9 inches
Width 1650 mm 65 inches
Height 1220 mm 48 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.63
Kerb weight 970 kg 2138 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer
Engine code
Cylinders Flat 4
Capacity 1.8 litre
1793 cc
(109.416 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 93 × 66 mm
3.66 × 2.6 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.41
Valve gear overhead valve (OHV)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output 86 PS (85 bhp) (63 kW)
at 5000 rpm
maximum torque 140 Nm (103 ft·lb) (14.3 kgm)
at 3400 rpm
Specific output 35.4 kW/litre
48.1 ps/litre
47.4 bhp/litre
0.78 bhp/cu in
Specific torque 78.08 Nm/litre
0.94 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 8.6:1
Fuel system
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 981.2 kPa (142.3 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings
Engine coolant Other
Unitary capacity 448.25 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 180 km/h (112 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
88.85 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 PS/kg
65.34 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.07 kW/kg
87.63 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.09 bhp/kg
0.04 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
15.3 kg/kW
25.56 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 mid
Engine layout unknown
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering
turns lock-to-lock
Turning circle
Front suspension
Rear suspension
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox
Top gear ratio 0.71
Final drive ratio
general
Carfolio.com ID23133
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 21.4
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1973 Porsche 914 1.8 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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