Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1 (1974) – Specifications & Performance

1974 Porsche 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1 Technical Specifications

Engine Location Rear
Drive Type Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis Monocoque chassis and Fiberglass body
Model Years 1974
Weight 1808 lbs / 820.095 kg
Engine Turbocharged Flat 6 | 911/76 B6
Displacement 2142 cc / 130.7 cu in. / 2.1 Liters
Power 500 bhp (368 KW) @ 7600 rpm
Torque 405 ft lbs (549 NM) @ 5400 rpm
Bore 83.0 mm / 3.268 in.
Stroke 66.0 mm / 2.598 in.
Compression 6.51
Valvetrain 12 SOHC (2 valves per cylinder)
Fuel Bosch Mechanical Fuel Injection
Redline 8000 rpm
Ignition system Twin Spark
Transmission 5 Speed Manual Type 915
Production 4
Internal numbers R5, R9, R12, and R13
Bodystyle Coupe
Doors 2
Length 168.4 in / 4277 mm
Width 63.4 in / 1610 mm
Wheelbase 89.4 in / 2271 mm
Front Track 54.0 in / 1372 mm
Rear Track 54.9 in / 1394 mm
Suspension Front
Lower wishbones, McPherson struts with titanium coil springs over shock absorbers
Suspension Rear Trailing arms, titanium coil springs over shock absorbers
Steering Rack and Pinion
0-60 mph 3.2 seconds.
Top Speed 300 km/h / 186.45 mph

 

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