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1983 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

1983 Porsche 911 Cabriolet

In Detail

submitted by Richard Owen
price $ $34 450
engine Flat 6
valvetrain SOHC
displacement 2994 cc / 182.7 in³
bore 95.0 mm / 3.74 in
stroke 70.4 mm / 2.77 in
compression 9.3:1
power 128.3 kw / 172.1 bhp @ 5500 rpm
specific output 57.48 bhp per litre
bhp/weight bhp per tonne
torque 237.0 nm / 174.8 ft lbs @ 4200 rpm
body / frame Unit Steel
driven wheels Rear Engine / RWD
front tires 205/55VR-16
rear tires 225/50VR-16
front brakes Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist
f brake size x 282 mm / x 11.1 in
r brake size x 290 mm / x 11.4 in
front wheels F 40.6 x 15.2 cm / 16.0 x 6.0 in
rear wheels R 40.6 x 17.8 cm / 16.0 x 7.0 in
steering Rack & Pinion
curb weight 1247 kg / 2750 lbs
wheelbase 2273 mm / 89.5 in
front track 1369 mm / 53.9 in
rear track 1379 mm / 54.3 in
length 4290 mm / 168.9 in
width 1651 mm / 65.0 in
height 1311 mm / 51.6 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual
gear ratios 3.18:1, 1.83:1, 1.26:1, 1.00:1, 0.82:1, :1
top speed ~199.6 kph / 124.0 mph
0 – 60 mph ~7.0 seconds
0 – 100 mph ~21.8 seconds
0 – 1/4 mile ~15.5 seconds