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

1978 – 1983 Porsche 911 SC Targa Technical Specifications

Type Series Production Car
Built At Stuttgart, Germany
Price $ $34,450
Engine Air-Cooled Flat-6
Position Rear, Longitudinal
Aspiration Natural
Fuel Feed Bosch K-Jetronic Electronic Injection
Displacement 2994 cc / 182.7 in³
Bore 95 mm / 3.74 in
Stroke 70.4 mm / 2.77 in
Compression 9.8:1
Power 152.1 kw / 204.0 bhp @ 5900 rpm
Specific Output 68.14 bhp per litre
Bhp/weight 74.18 bhp per tonne
Body / Frame Unitary Steel Monocoque
Driven Wheels Rear Engine / RWD
Front Brakes Ventilated Discs w/Vacuum Assist
Rear Brakes Ventilated Discs w/Vacuum Assist
F Suspension
MacPherson Struts w/Torsion Bars, Tube Shocks, Anti-Roll Bar
R Suspension
Semi-Trailing Arms w/Torsion Bars, Tube Shocks, Anti-Roll Bar
Curb Weight 2750 kg / 6064 lbs
Weight Distro 42 % / 58 %
Wheelbase 2273 mm / 89.5 in
Front Track 1369 mm / 53.9 in
Rear Track 1379 mm / 54.3 in
Length 4291 mm / 168.9 in
Width 1651 mm / 65 in
Height 1311 mm / 51.6 in
Transmission 5-Speed Manual
Gear Ratios 3.18:1, 1.83:1, 1.26:1, 1.00:1, 0.82:1
Top Speed ~235 kph / 146.0 mph
0 – 60 Mph ~7.0 seconds
Fuel Econ Epa 10.01 L/100 km or 23.5 mpg-us