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Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS

(1972 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1972
Model911 Carrera 2.7 RSIssued until
Serie911Number made1036
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

Length4102 mm / 161.5 in / 161.5 inGround clearance152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in
Width1651 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.81
Height1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inTotal (curb) weight1050 kg / 2315 lb / 2315 lb
Wheelbase2271 mm / 89.4 in / 89.4 inDry weight
Track frontWeight distribution (front)
Track rearFuel capacity85 l / 18.7 UK gal / 22.5 US gal

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficientFrontal Area
Cx  

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerPorscheValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore90.0 mm / 3.54 in / 3.54 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke70.4 mm / 2.77 in / 2.77 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.28
Engine Main bearings8Engine displacement2687 cm3 / 164.0 cu in / 164.0 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity447.83 cm3/cylinder / 27.328 cu in/cylinder / 27.328 cu in/cylinder
SumpdryCompression ratio8.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power156.6 kW / 212.9 hp / 212.9 hp at 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm / 6300 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque255.0 Nm / 188.1 lbft / 188.1 lbft at 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm / 5100 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantairMax. net output154.5 kW / 210.1 bhp / 210.1 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output78.2 kW/l / 1.742 bhp/cu in / 1.742 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque94.90 Nm/l / 0.830 lbft/cu in / 0.830 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.72
  Final gear (drive) ratio4.43

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed241 km/h / 150 mph / 150 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)5.50 s / 5.50 s / 5.50 sPower-to-weight ratio200.00 kW/ton / 271.92 bhp/ton / 271.92 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.TB.Suspension rearI.TB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontdiscBrakes reardisc
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 RS

 
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