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Porsche 962 – Specifications & Performance

Technical Specifications

Porsche 962 Specifications

type Racing Car
built at Germany
engine Air Cooled, Boxer-6
position Mid, Longitudinal
aspiration Twin KKK Turbos
valvetrain DOHC, 4 Valves per Cyl
fuel feed Fully-Electronic Bosch Fuel Injection
body / frame
Fiberglass Body over Aluminum Monocoque
driven wheels RWD
front brakes Discs w/Twin Calipers
rear brakes Discs w/Twin Calipers
f suspension Wishbones w/Coil-Overs
r suspension Rocker Arms w/Coil-Overs
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 Gearbox

Porsche 962 Engines

Type 935/76 (1982)

Displacement 2.65 litre (2649 cc)
Horsepower 620 bhp @ 8200 rpm; 1.2 bar boost (standard boost)
Torque 630 Nm
Turbochargers Twin turbo KKK K26
Cooling Water-cooled cylinder heads, air-cooled cylinders with fan
Fuel feed Kugelfischer mechanical injection

Type 935/79 (1983 – 1986)

Displacement 2.65-litre (subsequently 2869 cc, 2994 cc and 3164 cc)
Horsepower 620 bhp @ 8200 rpm; 1.2 bar boost (2.649-litre)
Torque 630 Nm
Turbochargers Twin turbo KKK K26
Cooling Water-cooled cylinder heads, air-cooled cylinders with fan
ECU Bosch 1.2 Motronic engine management

Type 962/70 (1984)

Displacement 2.8-litre (2869 cc)
Horsepower 680 bhp @ 8200 rpm
Torque 660 Nm
Turbocharger Single turbo KKK K36
Cooling Air-cooled cylinder heads and cylinders with fan
ECU Bosch Motronic 1.2 engine management

Type 962/71 (1985-1987) IMSA engine

Displacement 3.2-litre (3164 cc)
Horsepower 720 bhp @ 7300 rpm
Torque 720 Nm
Turbocharger Single Turbo – KKK K36 or Garrett ANDIAL
Cooling Air-cooled cylinder heads and cylinders with fan
ECU Bosch Motronic 1.2 management

Type 935/82 (1987)

Displacement 3.0-litre (2994 cc)
Horsepower 740 bhp (standard boost)
Torque 710 Nm
Turbochargers Twin Turbo KKK K26
Cooling Water-cooled cylinder heads with air-cooled cylinders
ECU Bosch Motronic 1.7 engine management

Type 935/83 (1988-1990)

Displacement 3.0-litre (2994 cc) [Restrictors]
Horsepower 740 bhp
Torque 710 Nm
Turbocharger Twin Turbo KKK K26 or ANDIAL Garrett
Cooling Water-cooled cylinder heads and cylinders
ECU Bosch Motronic 1.7 engine management

Type 962/72 (1987-1992)

Displacement 3.0-litre (2994 cc) [Restrictors]
Horsepower 695 bhp @ 8200 rpm
Torque 710 Nm
Turbocharger Single Turbo – KKK K32 or Garrett
Cooling Air-cooled cylinder heads and cylinders with fan
ECU Bosch Motronic 1.2 management

Type 935/86 (1989-1994)

Displacement 3.2-litre (3164 cc) [Restrictors]
Horsepower 740 bhp @ 8200 rpm
Torque 715 Nm
Turbocharger Twin Turbo – KKK K26 or ANDIAL Garrett with electronically controlled waste gates
Cooling Water-cooled cylinder heads and cylinders
ECU Bosch 1.7 Motronic engine management