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Porsche 924 Carrera Turbo GTS

(1981 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1981
Model924 Carrera Turbo GTSIssued until
Serie924Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors3
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4240 mm / 166.9 in / 166.9 inGround clearance
Width1745 mm / 68.7 in / 68.7 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.77
Height1270 mm / 50.0 in / 50.0 inTotal (curb) weight1121 kg / 2471 lb / 2471 lb
Wheelbase2400 mm / 94.5 in / 94.5 inDry weight
Track front1470 mm / 57.9 in / 57.9 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1481 mm / 58.3 in / 58.3 inFuel capacity62 l / 13.6 UK gal / 16.4 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders4
Engine Typestraight (inline) Total number of valves8
Engine ManufacturerAudiValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore86.5 mm / 3.41 in / 3.41 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke84.4 mm / 3.32 in / 3.32 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.02
Engine Main bearings5Engine displacement1984 cm3 / 121.1 cu in / 121.1 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity496.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.268 cu in/cylinder / 30.268 cu in/cylinder
SumpCompression ratio8.0 : 1
AspirationturbochargedMax. output power182.7 kW / 248.4 hp / 248.4 hp at 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm / 6250 rpm
Compressor type1 KKK turbochargerMax. torque335.0 Nm / 247.1 lbft / 247.1 lbft at 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm / 3000 rpm
IntercoolerMaximum rpm
CoolantwaterMax. net output180.2 kW / 245.0 bhp / 245.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output123.5 kW/l / 2.752 bhp/cu in / 2.752 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque168.85 Nm/l / 1.477 lbft/cu in / 1.477 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.71
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.71

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed250 km/h / 155 mph / 155 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio218.55 kW/ton / 297.15 bhp/ton / 297.15 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.20 s / 6.20 s / 6.20 sFuel 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 locationfrontEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.LW.CS.ARB.Suspension rearI.STA.TB.CS.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 924 Carrera Turbo GTS

 
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