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Porsche 911 Coupe (F) 2.3 S (190 Hp) Sportomatic
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Porsche 911:
The Porsche 911 model series is a family of two-door, high performance rear-engine sports cars, introduced in September 1964 by Porsche of Stuttgart, Germany, and now in its eighth generation. All 911s have a rear-mounted flat-six engine, and usually 2+2 seating, except for special 2-seater variants. Originally, 911s had air-cooled engines, and torsion bar suspension, but the 911 has been continuously changed and improved across generations. Though the 911 core concept has remained largely unchanged, water-cooled engines were introduced with the 996 series in 1998, and front and rear suspension have been replaced by Porsche-specific MacPherson suspension up front, and independent multi-link rear suspension....(Read more on Wikipedia)
Coupe (F) Overview:
Porsche 911 (Coupe (F)). With 209 Nm of torque, it offers ample pulling power. Rear‑wheel drive offers dynamic handling and sporty feedback. A two-door car with a fixed roof, known for its sporty design and dynamic performance. Seating for 4 makes it ideal for daily use.
2.3 S (190 Hp) Sportomatic Verdict:
Performance Verdict
Very potent performance for its time, though the Sportomatic transmission might slightly temper the raw driving engagement for purists.
Fuel Economy
Higher performance naturally leads to higher fuel consumption, typical for a top-tier classic sports car.
Pros and Cons:
Pros:
- • Iconic design and timeless appeal
- • Engaging and pure driving dynamics
- • Excellent build quality for its era
- • Strong collector's value and appreciation potential
- • Distinctive air-cooled boxer engine sound
Cons:
- • Lack of modern safety features
- • High maintenance costs for a classic car
- • Limited interior space and modern amenities
- • Challenging handling characteristics for inexperienced drivers (rear-engine)
- • Fuel economy is not a strong point for performance variants
Specifications:
Specifications are compared to those of the previous generation(Targa (F): 1971 - 1973).
| General: | |
|---|---|
| Brand: | Porsche |
| Model: | 911 |
| Generation: | Coupe (F) |
| Modification (Engine): | 2.3 S (190 Hp) Sportomatic |
| Start of production: | 1972 |
| End of production: | 1973 |
| Powertrain Architecture: | Internal Combustion engine |
| Body type: | Coupe |
| Seats: | 4 |
| Doors: | 2 |
| Engine: | |
|---|---|
| Power: | 190 Hp @ 6500 rpm. Same horsepower |
| Power per litre: | 81.2 Hp/l [Same length.] |
| Torque: | 209 Nm @ 5200 rpm. |
| Engine Model/Code: | 911.53 More details about the engine 911.53 |
| Engine displacement: | 2341 |
| Number of cylinders: | 6 |
| Engine configuration: | Boxer |
| Number of valves per cylinder: | 2 |
| Fuel injection system: | Multi-port manifold injection |
| Engine aspiration: | Naturally aspirated engine |
| Valvetrain: | SOHC |
| Engine oil capacity: | 8 l |
| Engine layout: | Rear, Longitudinal |
| Cylinder Bore: | 84 mm mm |
| Piston Stroke: | 70.4 mm mm |
| Compression ratio: | 8.5:1 |
| Maximum engine speed: | 7300 rpm. |
| Performance: | |
|---|---|
| Fuel Type: | Petrol (Gasoline) |
| Space: | |
|---|---|
| Trunk (boot) space - maximum: | 200 l |
| Fuel tank capacity: | 62 l |
| Size: | |
|---|---|
| Length: | 4147 mm mm [Same length.] |
| Width: | 1610 mm mm [Same width.] |
| Height: | 1320 mm mm [Same height.] |
| Wheelbase: | 2271 mm mm [Same wheelbase.] |
| Front track: | 1372 mm |
| Rear (Back) track: | 1354 mm |
| Ride height (ground clearance): | 150 mm |
| Minimum turning circle (turning diameter): | 10.7 m [above average] |
| Powertrain: | |
|---|---|
| Drivetrain Architecture | The Internal combustion engine (ICE) drives the rear wheels of the vehicle. |
| Drive wheel | Rear wheel drive |
| Number of gears | 4 |
| Transmission type | Automatic |
| Gearbox type | Sportomatic |
| Front brakes | Ventilated discs, 282 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated discs, 290 mm [Best for performance and cooling.] |
| Steering type | Steering rack and pinion |
| Tires size | 185/70 R15 |
| Wheel rims size | 6J x 15 |
| Front suspension | Spring Strut, Wishbone |
| Rear suspension | Trailing arm |
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