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Porsche 961 – Specifications & Performance

Technical Specifications

Porsche 961 Specifications

type Racing Car
released at
1986 24 Hours of Le Mans
built at
Weissach, Germany
production 1
engine 961/70 Flat-6
aspiration
Twin Turbochargers
displacement
2847 cc / 173.73 in³
power
447.4 kw / 640 bhp @ 7500 rpm
specific output
224.8 bhp per litre
bhp/weight
252.37 bhp per tonne
torque
629.1 nm / 464 ft lbs @ 5000 rpm
redline 7800
driven wheels
Rear Engine / 4WD
wheel type Dunlop Denloc
front tires 280/640
rear tires 280/640
front wheels
F 48.3 x 27.9 cm / 19 x 11 in
rear wheels
R 48.3 x 33.0 cm / 19 x 13 in
curb weight
2536 kg / 5592 lbs
transmission 6-Speed Manual
drag 0.334 Cd