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Porsche 911 SC

(1978 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1978
Model911 SCIssued until
Serie911Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4290 mm / 168.9 in / 168.9 inGround clearance
Width1651 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.89
Height1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inTotal (curb) weight1120 kg / 2469 lb / 2469 lb
Wheelbase2268 mm / 89.3 in / 89.3 inDry weight
Track front1382 mm / 54.4 in / 54.4 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1364 mm / 53.7 in / 53.7 inFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerPorscheValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke70.4 mm / 2.77 in / 2.77 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.35
Engine Main bearings8Engine displacement2994 cm3 / 182.7 cu in / 182.7 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity499.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.451 cu in/cylinder / 30.451 cu in/cylinder
SumpdryCompression ratio8.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power138.0 kW / 187.6 hp / 187.6 hp at 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm / 5500 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque265.0 Nm / 195.5 lbft / 195.5 lbft at 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm / 4100 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantairMax. net output136.1 kW / 185.0 bhp / 185.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output61.8 kW/l / 1.377 bhp/cu in / 1.377 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque88.51 Nm/l / 0.774 lbft/cu in / 0.774 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.82
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.88

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio165.18 kW/ton / 224.58 bhp/ton / 224.58 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
0-Quarter-mile time Fuel consumption, Euro
0-Kilometer time CO2 emissions

Chassis

Engine locationrearEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.TB.Suspension rearI.STA.TB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 911 SC

 
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