1978 Porsche 924 specifications

1978 Porsche 924 data
 
bodywork
Body type2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors3
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase 2400 mm 94.5 inches
Track/tread (front) 1418 mm 55.8 inches
Track/tread (rear) 1372 mm 54 inches
Length 4171 mm 164.2 inches
Width 1656 mm 65.2 inches
Height 1260 mm 49.6 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio 1.74
Kerb weight 1111 kg 2449 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity 62 litres 13.6 [16.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient 0.33
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer Audi
Engine code
Cylinders Straight 4
Capacity 2 litre
1984 cc
(121.071 cu in)
Bore × Stroke 86.5 × 84.4 mm
3.41 × 3.32 in
Bore/stroke ratio 1.02
Valve gear single overhead camshaft (SOHC)
2 valves per cylinder
8 valves in total
maximum power output
(DIN)
125 PS (123 bhp) (92 kW)
at 5800 rpm
maximum torque
(DIN)
164 Nm (121 ft·lb) (16.7 kgm)
at 3500 rpm
Specific output
(DIN)
46.2 kW/litre
62.9 ps/litre
62 bhp/litre
1.02 bhp/cu in
Specific torque
(DIN)
82.66 Nm/litre
1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine construction
Lubrication
compression ratio 9.3:1
Fuel system Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection
bmep (brake mean effective pressure) 1038.8 kPa (150.7 psi)
Maximum RPM
crankshaft bearings 5
Engine coolant Water
Unitary capacity 496 cc
Aspiration Normal
Compressor N/A
Intercooler None
Catalytic converter N
performance
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph)
Acceleration 0-60mph 9.5 s
Acceleration 0-100km/h
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile 17.2 s
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed 203 km/h (126 mph)
Power-to-weight ratio Higher is better
112.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 PS/kg
82.56 kW/tonne (1000 kg)
0.08 kW/kg
110.71 bhp/tonne (1000 kg)
0.11 bhp/kg
0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio Lower is better
12.11 kg/kW
20.23 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 front
Engine layout longitudinal
Drive wheels rear wheel drive  
Torque split N/A
Steering rack & pinion
turns lock-to-lock 4.000
Turning circle
Front suspension I.MS.LW.CS.
Rear suspension I.STA.TB.CS.
Wheel size front
Wheel size rear
Tyres front
Tyres rear
Brakes F/R Di/Dr
Front brake diameter
Rear brake diameter
Braked area
Gearbox 5 speed manual
Top gear ratio 0.86
Final drive ratio 3.89
general
Carfolio.com ID36652
Production total
Model code
RAC rating 18.6
Insurance classification No information available
Tax band No information available
1978 Porsche 924 added before December 1995.
Last modified 2013-02-28.

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