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1978 Porsche 924

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Build Start: 1978

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1978
Model Variant: 924

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2400mm
Track/tread (rear): 1372mm
Width: 1656mm
Fuel Tank Capacity: 62litres
Track/tread (front): 1418mm
Length: 4171mm
Height: 1260mm
Kerb weight: 1111kg

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 3.89
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: Straight 4
Bore × Stroke: 86.5 × 84.4mm
Specific torque(DIN): 82.66 Nm/litre, 1 ft·lb/cu3
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 0.86
Engine Manufacturer: Audi
Capacity: 2 litre (1984cc)
Bore/stroke ratio: 1.02
Specific output(DIN): 46.2 kW/litre62.9 ps/litre, 62 bhp/litre1.02 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 9.3:1

Performance

Standing quarter-mile: 17.2 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 112.25 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive
maximum torque(DIN): 164 Nm (121 ft·lb) (16.7 kgm)at 3500 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 9.5s
Maximum Speed: 203km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 12.11kg/kW
maximum power output(DIN): 125 PS (123 bhp) (92 kW)at 5800 rpm

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection

Chassis & Geomtry

Turns Lock-to-Lock: 4.000
Rear suspension: I.STA.TB.CS.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.74
Front Suspension: I.MS.LW.CS.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1038.8kPa
Brakes F/R: Di/Dr

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.33

Other

Unitary Capacity: 496cc
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 8 valves in total
Steering: rack & pinion
Number of doors: 3
RAC rating: 18.6

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