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1979 Porsche 928S

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Build Start: 1979

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Specifications

General

Build Start: 1979
Model Variant: 928S

Dimensions

Wheelbase: 2500mm
Track/tread (rear): 1520mm
Width: 1836mm
Track/tread (front): 1550mm
Length: 4447mm
Height: 1282mm
Kerb weight: 1450kg
Fuel Tank Capacity: 86litres

Body Details

Body Type: 2+2 seater fixed-head coupé

Engine Details

Bore/stroke ratio: 1.23
Specific output(DIN): 47.2 kW/litre64.1 ps/litre, 63.3 bhp/litre1.04 bhp/cu in
Compression Ratio: 10.4:1
Engine Coolant: Water
Aspiration: Normal
Engine Layout: longitudinal
Top Gear Ratio: 1
Engine Manufacturer: Porsche
Capacity: 4.7 litre (4664cc)
Specific torque(DIN): 81.48 Nm/litre, 0.98 ft·lb/cu3
Crankshaft Bearings: 5
Catalytic converter: N
Engine Position: front
Gearbox: 5 speed manual
Final Drive Ratio: 2.75
Engine Type: naturally aspirated petrol
Cylinders: V 8 in 90° vee
Bore × Stroke: 97 × 78.9mm

Performance

maximum power output(DIN): 299 PS (295 bhp) (220 kW)at 5900 rpm
Acceleration 0-60mph: 6.2s
Maximum Speed: 245km/h
Weight-to-power ratio: 6.59kg/kW
maximum torque(DIN): 380 Nm (280 ft·lb) (38.8 kgm)at 4500 rpm
Standing quarter-mile: 14.3 s
Power-to-weight ratio: 206.28 PS/tonne (1000 kg)
Drive Wheels: rear wheel drive

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Fuel Consump.

Fuel system: Bo fuel inj.

Chassis & Geomtry

Front Suspension: I.MS.W.CS.ARB.
Length:Wheelbase Ratio: 1.78
Weight Distribution: 50% front
Turning Circle: 11.50 m
Rear suspension: I.WA.W.STA.TB.CS.

Brakes

bmep (brake mean effective pressure): 1023.8kPa
Brakes F/R: VeDi/VeDi

Wheels & Tyres

Tyres Front: 225/50 VR 16
Tyres Rear: 225/50 VR 16

Aerodynamics

Drag coefficient: 0.38

Other

Steering: power assisted rack & pinion
RAC rating: 46.7
Valve Gear: single overhead camshaft (SOHC), 2 valves per cylinder, 16 valves in total
Unitary Capacity: 583cc
Number of doors: 3

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