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1972 Porsche 911 S

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Build Start: 1972

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1972
Model Variant: 911

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2268mm
Track/tread (rear): 1354mm
Width: 1613mm
Ground clearance: 150mm
Kerb weight: 1077kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 80litres
Track/tread (front): 1372mm
Length: 4147mm
Height: 1321mm

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Crankshaft Bearings: 8
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: rear
Top Gear Ratio: 0.76
Engine Manufacturer: Porsche
Capacity: 2.3 litre (2341cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.19
Specific output(DIN): 60.5 kW/litre82.3 ps/litre, 81.2 bhp/litre1.33 bhp/cu in
Sump: dry sumped
Compression Ratio: 8.5:1
Engine Coolant: Air
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 4.43
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Flat 6
Bore × Stroke: 84 × 70.4mm
Specific torque(DIN): 92.7 Nm/litre, 1.12 ft·lb/cu3

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Performance

Acceleration 0-60mph: 6.6s
Standing kilometre: 27.1 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 178.87 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum power output(DIN): 193 PS (190 bhp) (142 kW)at 6500 rpm
Acceleration 0-80km/h (50mph): 4.8s
Standing quarter-mile: 13.9 s
Maximum Speed: 232km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 7.6kg/kW
maximum torque(DIN): 217 Nm (160 ft·lb) (22.1 kgm)at 5200 rpm

Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bo fuel inj.

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 3.100
Front Suspension: I.TB.W.ARB.
Turning Circle: 10.70 m
Rear suspension: I.TB.STW.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.83
Weight Distribution: 50% front

Brakes

Brakes F/R: VeDi/Di
bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1164.8kPa

Other

Unitary Capacity: 390.17cc
RAC rating: 26.2
Number of doors: 2
Steering: rack & pinion
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 12 valves in total

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