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Porsche 911 S

General information

ModelPorsche 911 S
Year1972
CategoryCabriolets/sport cars
Rating55.9 out of 100. Show full rating and compare with other cars

Main features, safety and ecconomy

Engine size2341 ccm (142.85 cubic inches)
Seats4
DriveRear wheels
TransmissionManual, 5-speed

Engine and transmission

Engine locationRear, longitudinal
Displacement2341 ccm (142.85 cubic inches)
Engine typeBoxer, 6 cylinder
Max power192.60 PS (142 kW or 190 HP) at 6500 Rev. per min.
Max torque217.00 Nm (22.1 kgf-m or 160.1 ft.lbs) at 5200 Rev. per min.
Compression8.5:1
Bore x stroke84.0 x 70.4 mm (3.3 x 2.8 inches)
Fuel systemInjection
Valves per cylinder2
Lubrication systemDry sump
Cooling systemAir
GearboxManual, 5-speed

Speed and acceleration

Top speed232.0 km/h (144.2 mph)
0-50 miles5.1 seconds
0-60 miles6.9 seconds
Power/weight ratio0.1788 PS/kg

Exterior and interior

Chassis typeCoupe
Max no. of doors2
Leg room front1060 mm (41.7 inches)

Steering, brakes and tires

Turn circle11 m (421.3 inches)
Front brakesVentilated disks
Rear brakesDisks

Dimensions and weight

Weight1077 kg (2,374.4 pounds)
Overall length4150 mm (163.4 inches)
Overall width1620 mm (63.8 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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