Porsche 911 Carrera Targa

Porsche 911 Carrera Targa

Porsche 911 Carrera Targa

The Porsche 911 is a two-door 2+2 high performance rear-engined sports car introduced in September 1964 by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. It has a rear-mounted flat-six engine and originally a torsion bar suspension. The car has been continuously enhanced through the years but the basic concept has remained unchanged. The engines were air-cooled until the introduction of the 996 series in 1998.

The 911 has been raced extensively by private and factory teams, in a variety of classes. It is among the most successful competition cars. In the mid-1970s, the naturally aspirated 911 Carrera RSR won world championship races including Targa Florio and the 24 Hours of Daytona. The 911-derived 935 turbo also won the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1979. Porsche won the World Championship for Makes in 1976, 1977, 1978, and 1979 with 911-derived models.

In a 1999 poll to determine the Car of the Century, the 911 was fifth. It is one of two in the top five that had remained continuously in production (the original Beetle remained in production until 2003). The one millionth example was manufactured in May 2017 and is in the company's permanent collection.

General Data

Make
Porsche
Model
911
Sub Model
Carrera Targa
Model Code
911 G-Serie
Production / Sales Year(s)
1983 - 1989
Country of origin
Germany

Body work and dimensions

Body type
Targa
Doors
2
Number of seats
2+2
Length CM
429.1
Length in
168.94
Width CM
165.2
Width in
65.04
Height CM
132
Height in
51.97
Wheelbase CM
227
Wheelbase in
89.37
Curb Weight KG (EU)
1160
Curb Weight LBS (EU)
2557

Engine

Engine Type
Boxer
Cylinders
6
Engine Displacement (cc)
3164
Engine Displacement (cui)
193
Engine (l)
3.2
Engine HP
228
Engine PS
231
Engine KW
170
@RPM
5900
Engine Max Torque (NM)
284
Engine Max Torque (Lb-Ft)
209
Engine Max Torque (kgf-m)
28.96
Engine Max Torque RPM
4800
Fueltype
Gasoline
Unless noted otherwise, DIN rated horsepower and torque is given.

Transmission

Transmission Type
Manual
Number of gears
5

Chassis

Engine position
Rear
Drive Train
Rear Wheel Drive
Fuel Tank Capacity Liter
85

Performance (Factory Claim)

Top Speed Km/h
245
Top Speed MP/H
152
Acceleration 0-100 km/h | 0-62 Mph in sec.
6.1

Brakes and suspension

Front Brakes
Disk
Rear Brakes
Disk
Front Suspension
Coil Springs
Rear Suspension
Coil Springs
Standard Tire Size
Front 195/65R15ZR | Rear 215/60R15ZR

Credit Photography and text

Technical Specifications
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Text Source
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