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Porsche 956B – Specifications & Performance

Technical Specifications

Porsche 956B Specifications

type Racing Car
built at Germany
production 4 units
engine Water Cooled Flat-6
position Mid Longitudinal
aspiration
Twin KKK K26-3060G Turbos w/Hybrid Water & Air Intercoolers
valvetrain 4 Valves / Cyl
fuel feed Bosch-Kugelfischer Mechanical Injection
displacement 2649 cc / 161.7 in³
bore 92 mm / 3.62 in
stroke 66 mm / 2.6 in
compression 7.5:1
electronic system Bosch Motronic
power 462.3 kw / 620 bhp @ 8200 rpm
specific output 234.05 bhp per litre
bhp/weight 756.1 bhp per tonne
torque 599.27 nm / 442 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
redline 8560
body / frame Carbon Fiber reinforced Kevlar
front brakes
Internally Vented Dual Circuit Discs w/Twin Calipers
rear brakes
Internally Vented Dual Circuit Discs w/Twin Calipers
curb weight 820 kg / 1808 lbs
wheelbase 2650 mm / 104.3 in
length 4800 mm / 189.0 in
width 2000 mm / 78.7 in
transmission 5-Speed Manual
top speed ~350 kph / 217.5 mph