Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 (1973) – Specifications & Performance

Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 (1973) – Specifications & Performance

1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 2.8 Technical Specifications

Built At
Stuttgart, Germany
Price $ $22,500
Engine Flat 6
Valve Train SOHC
Displacement
2806 cc / 171.2 in³
Bore
92.0 mm / 3.62 in
Stroke
70.4 mm / 2.77 in
Compression 10.3:1
Power
300 bhp @ 8000 rpm
Specific Output
99.79 bhp per litre
Bhp/weight
333.73 bhp per tonne
Torque
291.5 nm / 215.0 ft lbs @ 6300 rpm
Body / Frame
Unit Steel with Some Fiberglass Panels
Driven Wheels
Rear Engine / RWD
Front Tires 230/600-15
Rear Tires 260/600-15
Front Brakes
Vented & Perforated Discs
Front Wheels
F 38.1 x 22.9 cm / 15.0 x 9.0 in
Rear Wheels
R 38.1 x 27.9 cm / 15.0 x 11.0 in
Steering Rack & Pinion
Curb Weight
839 kg / 1850 lbs
Wheelbase
2271 mm / 89.4 in
Front Track
1402 mm / 55.2 in
Rear Track
1422 mm / 56.0 in
Length
4128 mm / 162.5 in
Width
1651 mm / 65.0 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
~286.5 kph / 178.0 mph
0 – 60 Mph ~5.6 seconds
0 – 100 Mph ~12.0 seconds
0 – 1/4 Mile ~13.2 seconds

 

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