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| Engine | ||
|---|---|---|
| Type | Six cylinder, horizontally opposed, water-cooled | |
| Bore | 3.4 in. (85.5 mm) | |
| Stroke | 2.8 in. (72.0 mm) | |
| Displacement | 151 cu. in. (2.5 liter) | |
| Compression ratio | 11.0:1 | |
| Horsepower (SAE Net) | 201 hp (150 kW) @ 6000 rpm | |
| Maximum torque (ft. lb.) | 181 ft. lbs. (245 Nm) @ 4500 rpm | |
| Maximum RPM | 6700 | |
| Engine Design | ||
| Crankcase | Aluminum alloy | |
| Crankshaft | Forged steel, 7 main bearings | |
| Pistons | Cast aluminum alloy | |
| Cylinder head | Aluminum alloy, crossflow, hemispherical combustion chambers, one spark plug per cylinder | |
| Valve train | Double overhead camshaft, 4 valves per cylinder, chain driven, hydraulic lifters with VarioCamTM variable valve timing system | |
| Cooling system | Water cooled, dual electric fans on dual radiators | |
| Lubrication system | Integrated dry sump, engine oil cooler | |
| Fuel injection | Digital Motor Electronics (DME) fuel injection and ignition systems with hot film air flow sensors, both electronically controlled by one DME control unit | |
| Emission system | 3-way dual catalytic converters with oxygen sensors, stainless steel core | |
| Electrical System | ||
| Battery | 12 volt, 70 amp./hr. | |
| Alternator | 1680 watt, 120 amp. | |
| Ignition system | Digital Motor Electronics (DME) ignition and fuel injection systems with one spark plug per cylinder and dual knock sensors. | |
| Drive Train | Mid-engine, rear-wheel drive, five-speed transaxle or five-speed Tiptronic S dual-function transmission | |
| Gear Ratios (manual) | ||
| 1st | 3.50:1 | |
| 2nd | 2.12:1 | |
| 3rd | 1.43:1 | |
| 4th | 1.03:1 | |
| 5th | 0.79:1 | |
| Reverse | 3.44:1 | |
| Final Drive | 3.89:1 | |
| Gear Ratios (Tiptronic S) | ||
| 1st | 3.66:1 | |
| 2nd | 2.00:1 | |
| 3rd | 1.41:1 | |
| 4th | 1.00:1 | |
| 5th | 0.74:1 | |
| Reverse | 4.10:1 | |
| Final Drive | 4.21:1 | |
| Body | Unitized, fully-galvanized steel | |
| Corrosion protection | Entire body of hot-dipped and electro-galvanized steel, all panels coated both sides, total immersion pre-treatment, cataphoretic primer coating, hot-wax cavity-filler, PVC undercoating | |
| Suspension | ||
| Front | Independent MacPherson-type struts with aluminum alloy lower control arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar, negative steering roll radius | |
| Rear | Independent MacPherson-type struts with aluminum alloy lower control arms, coil springs, stabilizer bar, self-stabilizing toe characteristics | |
| Brakes | Power-assisted, dual circuit, four-piston aluminum alloy monoblock fixed caliper, anti-lock braking system (ABS 5.3) | |
| Front | Vented discs, 11.74 in. (298 mm) | |
| Rear | Vented discs, 11.50 in. (292 mm) | |
| Wheels (standard) | ||
| Front | Pressure cast alloy 6J x 16 | |
| Rear | Pressure cast alloy 7J x 16 | |
| Wheels(optional) | ||
| Front | 7J x 17 | |
| Rear | 8.5J x 17 | |
| Tires (standard) | ||
| Front | 205/55 ZR-16 | |
| Rear | 225/50 ZR-16 | |
| Tires (optional) | ||
| Front | 205/50 ZR-17 | |
| Rear | 255/40 ZR-17 | |
| Steering | Rack and pinion, hydraulically-assisted | |
| Ratio | 16.9:1 | |
| Turns (lock-to-lock) | 2.98 | |
| Turning circle | 35.8 ft. (10.9 meters) | |
| Capacities | ||
| Engine oil | 8.72 qts. (8.25 L) [with filter] | |
| Fuel tank | 15.3 gal. (58.0 L) | |
| Dimensions | ||
| Wheelbase | 95.2 in.(2415 mm) | |
| Track Front (standard) | 57.7 in. (1465 mm) | |
| Track Rear (standard) | 60.2 in. (1528 mm) | |
| Track Front (optional) | 57.3 in. (1455 mm) | |
| Track Rear (optional) | 59.4 in. (1508 mm) | |
| Overall length | 171.0 in. (4340 mm) | |
| Overall width | 70.1 in. (1780 mm) | |
| Height (unladen) | 50.8 in. (1290 mm) | |
| Ground clearance (laden) | 4.1 in. (105 mm) | |
| Curb weight (manual) | 2822 lbs. (1280 kg) | |
| Curb weight (Tiptronic S) | 2954 lbs. (1340 kg) | |
| Performance (manual) | ||
| 0-60 mph* | 6.7 sec. | |
| 0-100 kph* | 6.9 sec. | |
| Top track speed* | 149 mph (240 kph) | |
| Coefficient of drag | .31 | |
| Performance (Tiptronic S) | ||
| 0-60 mph* | 7.4 sec. | |
| 0-100 kph* | 7.6 sec. | |
| Top track speed* | 146 mph (235 kph) | |
| Coefficient of drag | .31 | |
| Fuel Economy (manual) | ||
| City** | 19 mpg (12.3 L/100 km) | |
| Highway** | 26 mpg (8.2 L/100 km) | |
| Fuel Economy (Tiptronic S) | ||
| City** | 17 mpg (14.0 L/100 km) | |
| Highway** | 24 mpg (8.9 L/100 km) |
*Performance data included for comparison purposes only. Porsche recommends obeying all traffic laws.
**1998 fuel consumption estimates. Compare these estimates to other cars. Fuel use will vary with speed, weather and trip length.
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