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Information on the Porsche 956

Porsche 956

The Porsche 956

Specifications
Year:1982 - 1985
Model:956
Number Produced:10
Engine
Overview:Six-cylinder four valve twin turbo engine, air cooled cylinder, water-cooled cylinder heads, four overhead camshafts with timming gear.
Displacement:2650cc
Bore / Stroke:92.3 mm / 66.0 mm
Fuel System:Kugelfischer mechanical f.i
Fuel Capacity:99 litre tank
Horsepower:620bhp @ 8200rpm
Torque:442 @ 5000 rpm
Compression:7.5 : 1
Induction:Twin intercooled turbochargers (KKK K26)
Transmission:5 Speed Manual gearbox, single-plate clutch
Body:Carbon Fiber reinforced Kevlar
Chassis:Aluminium monocoque with plastic body, independent wheel suspension, coil springs with two brake callipers per wheel, internally ventillated dual-circuit disc brakes.
Dimensions
Length:4700 mm
Width:1990 mm
Height:1080 mm
Wheelbase:2650 mm
Weight:820 kg
Performance
0-60 :2.8 seconds
Top Speed:219mph (352km/h)
Power
Horsepower / litre:245.4
Horsepower / ton:792.7
KG / HP:1.3