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Porsche 911 Carrera

(1984 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1984
Model911 CarreraIssued 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 clearance120 mm / 4.7 in / 4.7 in
Width1652 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.89
Height1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inTotal (curb) weight1280 kg / 2822 lb / 2822 lb
Wheelbase2268 mm / 89.3 in / 89.3 inDry weight
Track front1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 inFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.400Frontal Area1.78 m2 / 19.2 sq ft / 19.2 sq ft
Cx0.71  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerPorscheValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionlight alloy block & headBore95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke74.4 mm / 2.93 in / 2.93 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.28
Engine Main bearings8Engine displacement3164 cm3 / 193.1 cu in / 193.1 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity527.33 cm3/cylinder / 32.180 cu in/cylinder / 32.180 cu in/cylinder
SumpdryCompression ratio10.3 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power170.0 kW / 231.1 hp / 231.1 hp at 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque284.0 Nm / 209.5 lbft / 209.5 lbft at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantairMax. net output167.7 kW / 228.0 bhp / 228.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output72.1 kW/l / 1.606 bhp/cu in / 1.606 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque89.76 Nm/l / 0.785 lbft/cu in / 0.785 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.76
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.88

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.30 s / 4.30 s / 4.30 sTop (maximal) speed246 km/h / 153 mph / 153 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)5.60 s / 5.60 s / 5.60 sPower-to-weight ratio178.13 kW/ton / 242.19 bhp/ton / 242.19 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)14.00 s / 14.00 s / 14.00 sFuel 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
SteeringZF rack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lock3.00Turning circle10.90 m / 35.76 ft / 35.76 ft
Suspension frontI.MS.TB.ARB.Suspension rearI.STA.TB.ARB.
Wheels front6J x 15Wheels rear7J x 15
Tyres front185/70 VR 15Tyres rear215/60 VR 15
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc, servo-assisted
Brake diameter front286 mm / 11.3 in / 11.3 inBrake diameter rear294 mm / 11.6 in / 11.6 in
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 911 Carrera

 
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