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Porsche 911 SC Coupe (1978 – 1983) – Specifications & Performance

1978 – 1983 Porsche 911 SC Coupe Technical Specifications

Type Series Production Car
Production Years 1978 – 1983
Built At Stuttgart, Germany
Price $ $17,950
Engine 930/03 Flat 6
Position Rear Longitudinal
Aspiration Natural
Valvetrain SOHC
Displacement 2994 cc / 182.7 in³
Bore 95.0 mm / 3.74 in
Stroke 70.4 mm / 2.77 in
Compression 8.5:1
Power 134.2 kw / 180 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Specific Output 60.12 bhp per litre
Bhp/weight 150.0 bhp per tonne
Torque 265 nm / 195.5 ft lbs @ 4200 rpm
Body / Frame Unit Steel
Front Tires 205/55VR-16
Rear Tires 225/50VR-16
Front Brakes Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist
Front Wheels F 40.6 x 15.2 cm / 16.0 x 6.0 in
Rear Wheels R 40.6 x 17.8 cm / 16.0 x 7.0 in
Steering Rack & Pinion
Curb Weight 1200 kg / 2646 lbs
Wheelbase 2271 mm / 89.4 in
Front Track 1361 mm / 53.6 in
Rear Track 1367 mm / 53.8 in
Length 4290 mm / 168.9 in
Width 1610 mm / 63.4 in
Height 1341 mm / 52.8 in
Transmission 915/44 5-Speed Manual
Gear Ratios 3.18:1, 1.83:1, 1.26:1, 1.00:1, 0.82:1
Final Drive 3.88:1
Top Speed ~202.8 kph / 126.0 mph
0 – 60 Mph ~6.3 seconds
0 – 100 Mph ~17.6 seconds
0 – 1/4 Mile ~15.3 seconds