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Porsche 901

(1963 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1963
Model901Issued until
Serie901Number 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

Length4134 mm / 162.8 in / 162.8 inGround clearance
Width1600 mm / 63.0 in / 63.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.88
Height1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inTotal (curb) weight998 kg / 2200 lb / 2200 lb
Wheelbase2200 mm / 86.6 in / 86.6 inDry weight
Track front1334 mm / 52.5 in / 52.5 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1311 mm / 51.6 in / 51.6 inFuel capacity74 l / 16.3 UK gal / 19.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.381Frontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine Code901Total number of cylinders6
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerPorscheValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore80.0 mm / 3.15 in / 3.15 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke66.0 mm / 2.60 in / 2.60 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.21
Engine Main bearings8Engine displacement1991 cm3 / 121.5 cu in / 121.5 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity331.83 cm3/cylinder / 20.250 cu in/cylinder / 20.250 cu in/cylinder
SumpdryCompression ratio9.0 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power96.9 kW / 131.7 hp / 131.7 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque161.0 Nm / 118.7 lbft / 118.7 lbft at 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm / 4600 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantairMax. net output95.6 kW / 130.0 bhp / 130.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output65.3 kW/l / 1.455 bhp/cu in / 1.455 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque80.86 Nm/l / 0.707 lbft/cu in / 0.707 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typeNumber of gears
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio130.26 kW/ton / 177.10 bhp/ton / 177.10 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)Fuel 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
Steeringrack & pinion  
Turns lock-to-lockTurning circle
Suspension frontI.MS.LLi.TB.ARB.Suspension rearI.TA.TB.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres front165-15Tyres rear165-15
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 901

 
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