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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 RS

(1973 model)





units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1973
Model911 Carrera 3.0 RSIssued until
Serie911Number made109
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

Length4125 mm / 162.4 in / 162.4 inGround clearance152 mm / 6.0 in / 6.0 in
Width1680 mm / 66.1 in / 66.1 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.82
Height1321 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inTotal (curb) weight900 kg / 1984 lb / 1984 lb
Wheelbase2268 mm / 89.3 in / 89.3 inDry weight
Track front1439 mm / 56.7 in / 56.7 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1460 mm / 57.5 in / 57.5 inFuel capacity80 l / 17.6 UK gal / 21.1 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 constructionBore95.0 mm / 3.74 in / 3.74 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke70.4 mm / 2.77 in / 2.77 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.35
Engine Main bearings8Engine displacement2994 cm3 / 182.7 cu in / 182.7 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity499.00 cm3/cylinder / 30.451 cu in/cylinder / 30.451 cu in/cylinder
SumpdryCompression ratio8.5 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power168.5 kW / 229.1 hp / 229.1 hp at 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm / 6200 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque275.0 Nm / 202.8 lbft / 202.8 lbft at 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm / 5000 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantairMax. net output166.2 kW / 226.0 bhp / 226.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output75.5 kW/l / 1.682 bhp/cu in / 1.682 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque91.85 Nm/l / 0.803 lbft/cu in / 0.803 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio
  Final gear (drive) ratio

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)Top (maximal) speed245 km/h / 152 mph / 152 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)Power-to-weight ratio251.11 kW/ton / 341.41 bhp/ton / 341.41 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h5.30 s / 5.30 s / 5.30 sFuel 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 3.0 RS

 
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