Porsche 911 Turbo

1977 – 1989 Germany

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With production running from 1977 to 1989, the Porsche 911 Turbo stayed on sale for 12 years. All 2 variants use petrol engines, from 260 to 300 hp. The fastest version needs 5.2 s to reach 100 km/h. Top speed goes up to 259 km/h. Compared with the previous generation (1974 – 1977), peak power rose from 260 to 300 hp. The same generation also came as a convertible.

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Body styleNot specified

Production1977 – 1989

Variants2

FuelPetrol

Key specifications (range)

Power260 – 300 hp

0–100 km/h5.2 – 5.5 s

Top speed249 – 259 km/h

Fuel economy10.8 – 12.3 L/100 km

Rear Wheel Drive

Other body styles

Convertible 1987 – 1989

Compared with rivals

vs Ferrari 400 (1976 – 1979) vs Lotus Esprit (1976 – 2004) vs Ford Capri (1978 – 1986) vs Aston Martin V8 Volante (1978 – 1989)

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Variant	Fuel	Power	0–100	Top	Gearbox
3.0L 4MT RWD (260 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	260 hp	5.5 s	249	4-speed manual
3.3L 5MT RWD (300 HP) 3.3 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive	Gasoline	300 hp	5.2 s	259	5-speed manual

Engine

Cylinders: H6
Displacement: 2994 cm3 (183 ci)
Power: 191.2 KW @ 5500 RPM260 HP @ 5500 RPM256 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 253 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM343 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 155 mph (249 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.5 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 4-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 VR16 || 225/50 VR16

Dimensions

Length: 168.9 in (4290 mm)
Width: 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height: 51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.4/58.7 in (1,433/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 89.3 in (2268 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.39

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2635 lbs (1195 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3483 lbs (1580 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 21.8 mpg US (10.8 L/100Km)

Engine

Cylinders: H6
Displacement: 3299 cm3 (201 ci)
Power: 221 KW @ 5500 RPM300 HP @ 5500 RPM296 BHP @ 5500 RPM
Torque: 317 lb-ft @ 4000 RPM430 Nm @ 4000 RPM
Fuel System: Turbocharged Multipoint Injection
Fuel: Gasoline
Fuel capacity: 21.1 gallons (79.9 L)

Performance

Top Speed: 161 mph (259 km/h)
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): 5.2 s

Transmission

Drive Type: Rear Wheel Drive
Gearbox: 5-speed manual

Brakes

Front: Ventilated Discs
Rear: Ventilated Discs

Tires

Tire Size: 205/55 VR16 || 225/50 VR16

Dimensions

Length: 168.9 in (4290 mm)
Width: 69.9 in (1775 mm)
Height: 51.6 in (1311 mm)
Front/rear Track: 56.4/58.7 in (1,433/1,491 mm)
Wheelbase: 89.3 in (2268 mm)
Ground Clearance: 4.7 in (119 mm)
Cargo Volume: 7.1 cuFT (201 L)
Aerodynamics (Cd): 0.39

Weight

Unladen Weight: 2943 lbs (1335 kg)
Gross Weight Limit: 3703 lbs (1680 kg)

Fuel Economy (nedc)

Combined: 19.1 mpg US (12.3 L/100Km)

Length4,290 mm

Width1,775 mm

Height1,311 mm

Wheelbase2,268 mm

Curb weight1,195 – 1,335 kg

Torque343 – 430 Nm

Ranges across all 2 variants of this generation.