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Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet (1983) – Specifications & Performance

1983 Porsche 911 SC Cabriolet Technical Specifications

Type Series Production Car
Production Years 1978 – 1983
Built At Stuttgart, Germany
Price $ $25,900
Engine Flat 6
Valvetrain SOHC
Displacement 2994 cc / 182.7 in³
Bore 95.0 mm / 3.74 in
Stroke 70.4 mm / 2.77 in
Compression 9.3:1
Power 128.3 kw / 172.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Specific Output 57.45 bhp per litre
Bhp/weight 135.22 bhp per tonne
Torque 256.0 nm / 188.8 ft lbs @ 4200 rpm
Body / Frame Unit Steel
Driven Wheels Rear Engine / RWD
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 1272 kg / 2805 lbs
Wheelbase 2271 mm / 89.4 in
Front Track 1361 mm / 53.6 in
Rear Track 1341 mm / 52.8 in
Length 4290 mm / 168.9 in
Width 1651 mm / 65.0 in
Height 1321 mm / 52.0 in
Transmission 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 ~222.1 kph / 138.0 mph
0 – 60 Mph ~6.7 seconds
0 – 100 Mph ~19.7 seconds
0 – 1/4 Mile ~15.3 seconds