Type
2+2 DHC
Number of doors
2
Wheelbase
2400 mm 94.5 in
Track: Front
1457 mm 57.4 in
Track: Rear
1451 mm 57.1 in
Length
4200 mm 165.4 in
Width
1735 mm 68.3 in
Height
1275 mm 50.2 in
Length:wheelbase ratio
1.75
Kerb weight
1400 kg 3086 lb
Fuel capacity
80 litres 17.6 UK Gal 21.1 US Gal
Drag coefficient
0.360
Frontal area
1.87 m2
Cx
0.67
Bore
100.00 mm
Cylinders
S-4
Displacement
2.5 litre2479 cc(151.278 cu in)
Sump
Wet sumped
Compression ratio
8.00:1
Fuel system
Bosch L-Jetronic fuel injection
Maximum power
250.4 PS (247 bhp) (184.2 kW)@ 6000 rpm
Specific output
99.6 bhp/litre1.63 bhp/cu in
Maximum torque
350.0 Nm (258 ft·lb) (35.7 kgm)@ 4000 rpm
bmep
1774.2 kPa (257.3 psi)
Specific torque
141.19 Nm/litre
Manufacturer
Porsche
Code
M 44/52
Main bearings
5
Coolant
Water
Bore/stroke ratio
1.27
Unitary capacity
619.75 cc/cylinder
Aspiration
Turbo
Compressor type
1 KKK K 26 26/70 turbocharger
Intercooler
Y
Catalytic converter
Y
0-100 km/h
5.90 s
Top speed
260 km/h (162 mph)
Power-to-weight
176.43 bhp/ton
Engine location
Front
Engine alignment
Longitudinal
Drive
RWD
Steering
rack & pinion PAS
Suspension
front I.MS.ARB.
Wheels: Front
7J x 16
Wheels: Rear
9J x 16
Tyres: Front
225/50 VR 16
Tyres: Rear
245/45 VR 16
Brakes F/R
VeDi/VeDi-S-ABS
Brake ∅: Front
304 mm
Brake ∅: Rear
299 mm
Transmission
5 speed manual
Top gear ratio
0.83
Final drive ratio
3.38
RAC rating
24.8
year
1991