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Porsche 911 Carrera RS America

(1993 model)

Brief specs of 1993 Porsche 911 Carrera RS America

2-door 2+2-seater fixed-head coupé, petrol (gasoline) 6-cylinder 12-valve flat (horizontally opposed, boxer) engine, SOHC (single overhead camshaft), 3600 cm3 / 219.7 cu in / 219.7 cu in, 184.2 kW / 247.0 hp / 247.0 hp @ 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm, 309.0 N·m / 227.9 lb·ft / 227.9 lb·ft @ 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm, manual 5-speed transmission, rear wheel drive, 253 km/h / 157 mph / 157 mph top speed

units: metric UK US

Basic (general) data

Marque (make)PorscheIssued from1993
Model911 Carrera RS AmericaIssued until
Serie911Number made
Model family964Body construction
Model codeBody designation
ManufacturerPorscheCountryDE

Bodywork

Base platformNumber of doors2
Bodywork typefixed-head coupéNumber of seats2+2
Bodywork designerCargo capacity (volume)
Passenger space (volume)Max. cargo capacity (volume)

Dimensions & Weight

Length4275 mm / 168.3 in / 168.3 inTotal (curb) weight1340 kg / 2954 lb / 2954 lb
Width1651 mm / 65.0 in / 65.0 inDry weight
Height1311 mm / 51.6 in / 51.6 inLoad capacity
Wheelbase2272 mm / 89.4 in / 89.4 inGross (max.) weight
Track front1374 mm / 54.1 in / 54.1 inTowing weight
Track rear1369 mm / 53.9 in / 53.9 inWeight distribution (front)41.0 % / 41.0 % / 41.0 %
Ground clearanceFuel capacity77 l / 16.9 UK gal / 20.3 US gal
Length/wheelbase ratio1.88  

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient (Cd, Cx, Cw)Frontal area (A)1.84 m2 / 19.8 sq ft / 19.8 sq ft (est.)
Aerodynamic coefficient (Cd×A)Aerodynamic resistance (Aero horse power) at 100 km/h (62 mph)

Engine

Engine CodeTotal number of cylinders6
Engine Typeflat (horizontally opposed, boxer) Total number of valves12
Engine ManufacturerPorscheValves per cylinder2
Engine constructionBore100.0 mm / 3.94 in / 3.94 in
Fuelpetrol (gasoline)Stroke76.4 mm / 3.01 in / 3.01 in
Fuel detailsBore/Stroke ratio1.31
Fuel supplyEngine displacement3600 cm3 / 219.7 cu in / 219.7 cu in
Engine Main bearings8Unitary capacity600.00 cm3/cylinder / 36.614 cu in/cylinder / 36.614 cu in/cylinder
Cam DesignSOHC (single overhead camshaft)Compression ratio11.3 : 1
SumpMax. output power184.2 kW / 247.0 hp / 247.0 hp at 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm / 6100 rpm
AspirationnaturalMax. torque309.0 N·m / 227.9 lb·ft / 227.9 lb·ft at 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm / 4800 rpm
Compressor typeN/AMaximum rpm6800 rpm / 6800 rpm / 6800 rpm
IntercoolernoMax. net output (power at the wheels)107.2 kW / 143.7 hp / 143.7 hp (est.)
CoolantairSpecific output51.2 kW/l / 1.124 bhp/cu in / 1.124 bhp/cu in
Catalytic converteryesSpecific torque85.8 N·m/l / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in / 0.75 lb·ft/cu in

Transmission

Transmission typemanualNumber of gears5
Wheel driverear wheel driveTop gear (drive) ratio0.87
  Final gear (drive) ratio3.33

Performance

Acceleration 0-50 mph (80 km/h)3.50 s / 3.50 s / 3.50 sTop (maximal) speed253 km/h / 157 mph / 157 mph
Acceleration 0-60 mph (97 km/h)4.60 s / 4.60 s / 4.60 sPower-to-weight ratio184.3 kW/ton / 139.7 bhp/ton / 139.7 bhp/ton
Acceleration 0-100 km/hFuel consumption, City (urban)
Acceleration 0-100 mph (160 km/h)11.60 s / 11.60 s / 11.60 sFuel consumption, Road (extra-urban)
Acceleration 80-120 km/h (50-70 mph) in topFuel consumption, Mixed (combined)
Standing ¼mile time13.30 s / 13.30 s / 13.30 s (top 105 km/h / 65 mph / 65 mph)Fuel consumption, Euro
Standing kilometer time CO2 emissions
  Range

Chassis

Engine locationrearEngine alignmentlongitudinal
Steeringrack & pinionSteering details
Turns lock-to-lock3Turning circle
Suspension frontSuspension rear
Wheels front7 x 17Wheels rear8 x 17
Tyres front205/50 ZR 17Tyres rear255/40 ZR 17
Brakes frontventilated discBrakes rearventilated disc
Brake diameter front297 mm / 11.7 in / 11.7 inBrake diameter rear300 mm / 11.8 in / 11.8 in
Brakes detailsservo-assisted, ABS (anti-lock braking system)Braked area

Technical specifications and performance data of Porsche 911 Carrera RS America

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