1984 – 1989 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Technical Specifications USA-Market Cars Engine USA (1984 – 1986) USA (1987 – 1989) Type Flat 6 Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain Single overhead camshaft Single overhead camshaft Injection Port injection Port injection Bore X Stroke 3.74 in/95 mm x 2.93 in/74.4 mm 3.74 in/95 mm x 2.93 in/74.4 mm Displacement 193.00 cu-in/3,164 cc 193.00 cu-in/3,164 cc Horsepower 207 bhp @ 5900 rpm 217bhp @ 5900 rpm Torque 192 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm 195 ft lbs @ 4800 rpm Max Rpm 6560 6560 Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1 Transmission Options 5-speed manual 5-speed manual Chassis Chassis Type Rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Curb Weight 2,756 lbs. 2,866 lbs. Height 51.97 in/1,320 mm 51.97 in/1,320 mm Ground Clearance 4.72 in/120 mm 4.72 in/120 mm Length 168.94 in/4,291 mm 168.94 in/4,291 mm Wheelbase 89.45 in/2,272 mm 89.45 in/2,272 mm Width 64.96 in/1,650 mm 64.96 in/1,650 mm Track Front 54.02 in/1,372 mm 55.04 in/1,398 mm Track Rear 54.33 in/1,380 mm 55.31 in/1,405 mm Drag Coefficient N/A N/A Wheel Size Front 15 x 6 15 x 6 Wheel Size Rear 15 x 7 15 x 7 Tire Size Front 185/70VR-15 195/65VR-15 Tire Size Rear 215/60VR-15 215/60VR-15 Brakes Caliper Front Fixed 2-piston Fixed 2-piston Caliper Rear Fixed 2-piston Fixed 2-piston Disc Type Front Ventilated discs Ventilated discs Disc Type Rear Ventilated discs Ventilated discs Disc Size Front 11.12 in/282.5 mm x .94 in/24 mm 11.12 in/282.5 mm x .94 in/24 mm Disc Size Rear 11.42 in/290 mm x .94 in/24 mm 11.42 in/290 mm x .94 in/24 mm Performance 0 To 60 Mph 6.3 seconds 6.3 seconds Top Speed 152 mph 152 mph Fuel Mpg City 15 16 Mpg Highway 23 23 Mpg Combined 18 18 Fuel Tank Capacity 21.1 U.S. gallons 22.5 U.S. gallons Required Octane Regular unleaded (87+) Premium unleaded (91+) ROW Market Cars Engine ROW (1984 – 1986) ROW (1987 – 1989) Type Flat 6 Flat 6 Induction Normally-aspirated Normally-aspirated Cooling Air/oil-cooled Air/oil-cooled Valvetrain Single overhead camshaft Single overhead camshaft Injection Port injection Port injection Bore X Stroke 3.74 in/95 mm x 2.93 in/74.4 mm 3.74 in/95 mm x 2.93 in/74.4 mm Displacement 193.00 cu-in/3,164 cc 193.00 cu-in/3,164 cc Horsepower 231 bhp @ 5900 rpm 231 bhp @ 5900 rpm Torque 209 ft lbs @ 4800rpm 209 ft lbs @ 4800rpm Max Rpm 6560 6560 Compression Ratio 9.5:1 9.5:1 Transmission Options 5-speed manual 5-speed manual Chassis Chassis Type Rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Rear-engined, rear-wheel drive Curb Weight 2,756 lbs. 2,866 lbs. Height 51.97 in/1,320 mm 51.97 in/1,320 mm Ground Clearance 4.72 in/120 mm 4.72 in/120 mm Length 168.94 in/4,291 mm 168.94 in/4,291 mm Wheelbase 89.45 in/2,272 mm 89.45 in/2,272 mm Width 64.96 in/1,650 mm 64.96 in/1,650 mm Track Front 54.02 in/1,372 mm 55.04 in/1,398 mm Track Rear 54.33 in/1,380 mm 55.31 in/1,405 mm Drag Coefficient N/A N/A Wheel Size Front 15 x 6 15 x 6 Wheel Size Rear 15 x 7 15 x 7 Tire Size Front 185/70VR-15 195/65VR-15 Tire Size Rear 215/60VR-15 215/60VR-15 Brakes Caliper Front Fixed 2-piston Fixed 2-piston Caliper Rear Fixed 2-piston Fixed 2-piston Disc Type Front Ventilated discs Ventilated discs Disc Type Rear Ventilated discs Ventilated discs Disc Size Front 11.12 in/282.5 mm x .94 in/24 mm 11.12 in/282.5 mm x .94 in/24 mm Disc Size Rear 11.42 in/290 mm x .94 in/24 mm 11.42 in/290 mm x .94 in/24 mm Performance 0 To 60 Mph 6.1 seconds 6.1 seconds Top Speed 152 mph 152 mph Fuel Mpg City 15 16 Mpg Highway 23 23 Mpg Combined 18 18 Fuel Tank Capacity 21.1 U.S. gallons 22.5 U.S. gallons Required Octane Regular unleaded (87+) Premium unleaded (91+) No Subscription? You’re missing out Get immediate ad-free access to all our premium content. Get Started Already a Member? Sign in to your account here.