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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RS

General information

ModelPorsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RS
Year1973
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating63.3 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2994 ccm (182.69 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear, longitudinal
Displacement2994 ccm (182.69 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 6 cylinder
Max power229.10 PS (169 kW or 226 HP) at 6200 Rev. per min.
Max torque275.00 Nm (28.0 kgf-m or 202.8 ft.lbs) at 5000 Rev. per min.
Compression8.5:1
Bore x stroke95.0 x 70.4 mm (3.7 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemAir
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed245.0 km/h (152.2 mph)
0-100 km/h (0-62 mph)5.3 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.2546 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2

Steering, brakes and tires

Front brakesDisks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight900 kg (1,984.2 pounds)
Overall length4130 mm (162.6 inches)
Overall width1690 mm (66.5 inches)
Overall height1330 mm (52.4 inches)
Ground clearance160 mm (6.3 inches)
Wheelbase2270 mm (89.4 inches)
Fuel capacity80.0 litres (21.14 gallons)

Other specifications

Country of originGermany
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