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Porsche 911 R (991) (2016) – Specifications & Performance

2016 Porsche 911 R (991) Technical Specifications

Engine layout Rear Engine
Engine type Boxer
Cylinders 6
Valves per cylinder 4
Construction Aluminum crankcase and heads
Fuel injection Direct Fuel Injection (DFI)
Fuel Premium
Displacement (Liters) 4.0 L
Bore/Stroke (mm/mm) 102 mm / 81.5 mm
Maximum power output @ engine speed 500 hp @ 8250 rpm
Maximum torque @ engine speed 339 lb.-ft. @ 6250 rpm
Maximum engine speed 8500
Compression ratio 12.9 1
Output per liter 125.1 hp
Lubrication dry-sump lubrication
Electrical System 12 V, 2100 W alternator; battery capacity
95 Ah
Power to weight ratio (lb/hp) Drivetrain 6.0 Rear wheel drive
Chassis & Suspension
Body
Monocoque lightweight body in a combination of steel, aluminum and
Front Axle magnesium MacPherson strut with anti-roll bar
Rear Axle Aluminum multi-link with anti-roll bar
Steering System Variable ratio electromec. power steering
Steering Ratio 17.15 : 1 (on-center) to 13.12: 1
Turning Circle 36.4 ft
Brakes & Wheels
Caliper type Aluminum monobloc fixed-caliper brake
Rotor material Ceramic
Caliper color Yellow
Number of pistons (front/rear) 6/4
Rotor diameter (front/rear) mm 410 mm / 390 mm
Rotor thickness (front/rear) mm 36 mm / 32 mm
Name and option # 20″ GT3
Standard wheels (front/rear) 9J x 20″ ET55 / 12.0 J x 20″ ET47
Tires (front/rear) 245/35 ZR 20 / 305/30 ZR 20
Transmission
Number of gears 6
Transmission type 6-speed manual
Ratios
1st 3.75
2nd 2.38
3rd 1.72
4th 1.34
5th 1.08
6th 0.88
Reverse 3.42
Final Drive Ratio 3.09 (constant 1.216)
Clutch/Converter diameter (inches) 9.0 inches
Dimensions, Aerodynamics, & Weight
Length (inches/mm) 178.4 in. / 4532 mm
Wheelbase (inches/mm) 96.7 in. / 2457 mm
Width w/ mirrors (inches/mm) 77.9 in. / 1978 mm
Width w/o mirrors (inches/mm) 72.9 in. / 1852 mm
Height 50.2 in. / 1276 mm
Track width front (inches/mm) 61.1 in. / 1551 mm
Track width rear (inches/mm) 61.2 in. / 1555 mm
Drag coefficient (Cd) 0.32
Cargo area volume (cu.-ft.) front trunk 125 l /4.41 cu.-ft.
Cargo area volume (cu.-ft.) rear seats 260 l /9.18 cu.-ft.
Fuel tank capacity – refill volume (gal) 16.9 gal. (23.9 gallons optional)
Curb weight (lbs) 3021 lbs.
Gross Vehicle Weight (lbs) 3659 lbs.
Payload range (lbs) – depend on options 638 lbs.
Off-road (Cayenne/Macan)
Ground Clearance (Sports Cars)
Performance
Top track speed (mph) 200 mph
Acceleration 0-60 (sec) 3.7 sec.
Fuel Economy/Rating
Rating
City 14 mpg
Highway 20 mpg
Combined 16 mpg