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Porsche 911 Cabriolet

(1981 model)





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Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1981
Model911 CabrioletIssued until
Serie911Number made
Model familyBody construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typedrophead coupé (convertible coupé)Number of seats2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
  Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4290 mm / 168.9 in / 168.9 inGround clearance
Width1652 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 inLength/wheelbase ratio1.89
Height1320 mm / 52.0 in / 52.0 inTotal (curb) weight1260 kg / 2778 lb / 2778 lb
Wheelbase2268 mm / 89.3 in / 89.3 inDry weight
Track front1372 mm / 54.0 in / 54.0 inWeight distribution (front)
Track rear1380 mm / 54.3 in / 54.3 inFuel capacity

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient0.390Frontal 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)Stroke74.4 mm / 2.93 in / 2.93 in
Fuel supplyBore/Stroke ratio1.28
Engine Main bearings8Engine displacement3164 cm3 / 193.1 cu in / 193.1 cu in
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Unitary capacity527.33 cm3/cylinder / 32.180 cu in/cylinder / 32.180 cu in/cylinder
SumpdryCompression ratio10.3 : 1
AspirationnaturalMax. output power170.0 kW / 231.1 hp / 231.1 hp at 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm / 5900 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMax. torque284.0 Nm / 209.5 lbft / 209.5 lbft at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
IntercoolernoneMaximum rpm
CoolantairMax. net output167.7 kW / 228.0 bhp / 228.0 bhp
Catalytic converternoSpecific output72.1 kW/l / 1.606 bhp/cu in / 1.606 bhp/cu in
  Specific torque89.76 Nm/l / 0.785 lbft/cu in / 0.785 lbft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.76
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.88

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)4.65 s / 4.65 s / 4.65 sTop (maximal) speed246 km/h / 153 mph / 153 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (96 km/h)6.10 s / 6.10 s / 6.10 sPower-to-weight ratio180.95 kW/ton / 246.02 bhp/ton / 246.02 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/h6.26 s / 6.26 s / 6.26 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.MS.TB.ARB.Suspension rearI.STA.TB.ARB.
Wheels frontWheels rear
Tyres frontTyres rear
Brakes frontBrakes rear
Brake diameter frontBrake diameter rear
Braked area  

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