1963 Porsche 901

Porsche 901 is a car that has a 2 door coupé type body with a rear mounted engine delivering its power to the rear wheels. The power is produced by a dry sumped naturally aspirated engine of 2 litre capacity. This powerplant features single overhead camshaft valve gear, 6 cylinder layout, and 2 valves per cylinder. It produces 128 bhp (130 PS/95 kW) of power at 6100 rpm, and maximum torque of 174 N·m (128 lb·ft/17.7 kgm) at 4600 rpm. Lubrication is of the dry sump-type. A 5 speed manual 'box delivers the power to the wheels. The Porsche 901 weighs a quoted 1080 kg at the kerb.
Full specs

Body type
2 door fixed-head coupé with 2+2 seats
Length
4163 mm
Weight
1080 kg
Engine type
naturally aspirated petrol
Engine size
2 litre
Cylinders
6, Flat
Power
130 PS / 128 bhp / 95 kW @ 6100 rpm
Torque
174 Nm / 128 ft.lb / 17.7 kgm @ 4600 rpm
Acceleration
0-100 km/h 9.1 s

1963 Porsche 901 specifications

1963 Porsche 901 data
bodywork
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Body type	2+2 seater fixed-head coupé
Number of doors	2
Designer
dimensions & weights
Wheelbase	2211 mm	87 inches
Track/tread (front)	1337 mm	52.6 inches
Track/tread (rear)	1317 mm	51.9 inches
Length	4163 mm	163.9 inches
Width	1610 mm	63.4 inches
Height	1320 mm	52 inches
Ground clearance
length:wheelbase ratio	1.88
Kerb weight	1080 kg	2381 lb
Weight distribution
fuel tank capacity	62 litres	13.6 [16.4] UK [US] gal.
aerodynamics
Drag coefficient	0.381
Frontal area
CdA
Powertrain
engine type	naturally aspirated petrol
Engine manufacturer	Porsche
Engine code	901/01
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	130 PS (128 bhp) (95 kW) at 6100 rpm
maximum torque	174 Nm (128 ft·lb) (17.7 kgm) at 4600 rpm
Specific output	47.9 kW/litre 65.2 ps/litre 64.3 bhp/litre 1.05 bhp/cu in
Specific torque	87.39 Nm/litre 1.06 ft·lb/cu³
Engine construction
Lubrication	dry sumped
compression ratio	9:1
Fuel system	2 Solex 40 P1 carburettors
bmep (brake mean effective pressure)	1098.2 kPa (159.3 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)
Acceleration 0-60mph
Acceleration 0-100km/h	9.1 s
Acceleration 0-160km/h (100mph)
Standing quarter-mile
Standing kilometre
Maximum speed
Power-to-weight ratio	Higher is better 120.17 PS/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 PS/kg 88.38 kW/tonne (1000 kg) 0.09 kW/kg 118.52 bhp/tonne (1000 kg) 0.12 bhp/kg 0.05 bhp/lb
Weight-to-power ratio	Lower is better 11.31 kg/kW 18.9 lb/bhp
fuel consumption
Fuel consumption
universal fuel consumption (calculated from the above)
litres/100km
km/litre
UK MPG
US MPG
Carbon dioxide emissions
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
Turning circle
Front suspension	I.MS.LLi.TB.ARB.
Rear suspension	I.TA.TB.ARB.
Wheel size front	4½J x 15
Wheel size rear	4½J x 15
Tyres front	165-15
Tyres rear	165-15
Brakes F/R
Front brake diameter	282 mm
Rear brake diameter	285 mm
Braked area
Gearbox	5 speed manual
Top gear ratio	0.82
Final drive ratio	4.43
general
Carfolio.com ID	99913
Production total	82
Model code
RAC rating	23.8
Insurance classification	No information available
Tax band	No information available
1963 Porsche 901 added 2002-10-25. Last modified 2020-07-05.