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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring (1973) – Specifications & Performance

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Touring Technical Specifications

Built At Stuttgart, Germany
Price $ $25,000
Engine 911/83 Flat-6
Position Rear, Longitudinal
Aspiration Natural
Block Material Aluminum Alloy
Valvetrain SOHC
Fuel Feed Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection.
Displacement 2687 cc / 164.0 in³
Bore 90 mm / 3.54 in
Stroke 70.4 mm / 2.77 in
Compression 8.5:1
Power 156.6 kw / 210.0 bhp @ 6300 rpm
Specific Output 78.15 bhp per litre
Bhp/weight 192.13 bhp per tonne
Torque 254.89 nm / 188 ft lbs @ 5100 rpm
Body / Frame Unit Steel, Fiberglass Decklid
Front Tires 215/60VR-15
Rear Tires 235/60VR-15
Front Brakes
Radially Vented & Axially Drilled Discs
Rear Brakes
Radially Vented & Axially Drilled Discs
Front Wheels F 38.1 x 20.3 cm / 15.0 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheels R 38.1 x 22.9 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in
Steering Rack & Pinion
F Suspension
Transverse Control Arms w/Torsion Bars, Anti-Roll Bar, Bilstein Shock Absorbers
R Suspension
Trailing Arms w/Torsion Bars, Anti-Roll Bar, Bilstein Shock Absorbers
Curb Weight 1093 kg / 2410 lbs
Wheelbase 2271 mm / 89.4 in
Front Track 1443 mm / 56.8 in
Rear Track 1473 mm / 58.0 in
Length 4147 mm / 163.3 in
Width 1778 mm / 70.0 in
Height 1321 mm / 52.0 in
Transmission 5-Speed Manual
Gear Ratios
3.18:1, 1.83:1, 1.26:1, 0.925:1, 0.724:1
Final Drive 4.43:1
Top Speed ~244.57 kph / 152 mph
0 – 60 Mph ~5.6 seconds
0 – 100 Mph ~13.7 seconds
0 – 1/4 Mile ~14.0 seconds

 

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