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Porsche 911 Carrera
1973 – 1989
Germany
With production running from 1973 to 1989, the Porsche 911 Carrera stayed on sale for 16 years. Its petrol engines range from 150 to 231 hp across 4 variants. The lightest version weighs only 1,075 kg. Every version has a manual gearbox. Against its predecessor (1965 – 1969), peak power rose from 90 to 231 hp, and minimum weight went up by 105 kg. The same generation also came as a convertible.
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Body styleNot specified
Production1973 – 1989
Variants4
FuelPetrol
Other body styles
Key specifications (range)
Power150 – 231 hp
0–100 km/h6.1 – 6.5 s
Top speed222 – 245 km/h
Fuel economy9.8 – 10.9 L/100 km
Rear Wheel Drive
Similar cars
| Variant | Fuel | Power | 0–100 | Top | Gearbox |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.7L 5MT RWD (150 HP) 2.7 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 150 hp | 6.5 s | 222 | 5-Speed manual |
| 3.0L 5MT RWD (180 HP) 3.0 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 180 hp | 6.3 s | 229 | 5-Speed manual |
| 3.2L G-Kat 5MT RWD (218 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 218 hp | 6.3 s | 240 | 5-Speed manual |
| 3.2L 5MT RWD (231 HP) 3.2 L · 6 cyl · Rear Wheel Drive |
Gasoline | 231 hp | 6.1 s | 245 | 5-Speed manual |
Engine
- Cylinders
- B6
- Displacement
- 2687 cm3 (164 ci)
- Power
- 110 KW @ 5700 RPM150 HP @ 5700 RPM148 BHP @ 5700 RPM
- Torque
- 174 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM236 Nm @ 3800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Mechanical Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 138 mph (222 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.5 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 VR15 (front) - 215/60 VR15 (rear)
Dimensions
- Length
- 168.9 in (4290 mm)
- Width
- 63.5 in (1613 mm)
- Height
- 52 in (1321 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 89.3 in (2268 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 6 in (152 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2370 lbs (1075 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- B6
- Displacement
- 2994 cm3 (183 ci)
- Power
- 132 KW @ 5500 RPM180 HP @ 5500 RPM177 BHP @ 5500 RPM
- Torque
- 196 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM265 Nm @ 4100 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 142 mph (229 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 VR15 (front) - 215/60 VR15 (rear)
Dimensions
- Length
- 168.9 in (4290 mm)
- Width
- 65.6 in (1666 mm)
- Height
- 52 in (1321 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54/55 in (1,372/1,397 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 89.3 in (2268 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.8 in (122 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2469 lbs (1120 kg)
Engine
- Cylinders
- B6
- Displacement
- 3164 cm3 (193 ci)
- Power
- 160 KW @ 5900 RPM218 HP @ 5900 RPM215 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 196 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM265 Nm @ 4800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 149 mph (240 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.3 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 VR15 (front) - 215/60 VR15 (rear)
Dimensions
- Length
- 168.9 in (4290 mm)
- Width
- 65 in (1651 mm)
- Height
- 52 in (1321 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 89.3 in (2268 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2667 lbs (1210 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3373 lbs (1530 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km)
Engine
- Cylinders
- B6
- Displacement
- 3164 cm3 (193 ci)
- Power
- 170 KW @ 5900 RPM231 HP @ 5900 RPM228 BHP @ 5900 RPM
- Torque
- 210 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM284 Nm @ 4800 RPM
- Fuel System
- Electronic Fuel Injection
- Fuel
- Gasoline
Performance
- Top Speed
- 152 mph (245 km/h)
- Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph)
- 6.1 s
Transmission
- Drive Type
- Rear Wheel Drive
- Gearbox
- 5-Speed manual
Brakes
- Front
- Ventilated Discs
- Rear
- Ventilated Discs
Tires
- Tire Size
- 185/70 VR15 (front) - 215/60 VR15 (rear)
Dimensions
- Length
- 168.9 in (4290 mm)
- Width
- 65 in (1651 mm)
- Height
- 52 in (1321 mm)
- Front/rear Track
- 54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm)
- Wheelbase
- 89.3 in (2268 mm)
- Ground Clearance
- 4.7 in (119 mm)
- Aerodynamics (Cd)
- 0.4
Weight
- Unladen Weight
- 2667 lbs (1210 kg)
- Gross Weight Limit
- 3373 lbs (1530 kg)
Fuel Economy (nedc)
- Combined
- 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km)
Length4,290 mm
Width1,613 – 1,666 mm
Height1,321 mm
Wheelbase2,268 mm
Curb weight1,075 – 1,210 kg
Torque236 – 284 Nm
Ranges across all 4 variants of this generation.
