Body style: Coupé (two-door)
Segment: Premium Coupe
Production years: 1973, 1974, 1975, 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989
For the 1974 model, the Porsche 911 featured a new look, somehow similar to the older model, but it was different. Both the interior and the engine were revised to offer more comfort and power.
By 1974, the Porsche 911 already gained its place in the motorsport arena with victories on snow, tarmac or gravel, in the rally, or endurance racing. The second generation came to improve the street vehicles, for the general public and for those who were on the market for a daily-driver sports-car.
The 1974 model was redesigned for the first time in the car's history. The raised bumper design with black plastic bellows on the sides to absorb shocks was a key feature of the car. But the car's profile remained the same 911 as before, with an almost vertical windshield, a curved roof, and swept-back rear windscreen in the same line with the engine lid. In the back, the bumper featured two big rubber buffers and, between them, the license plate.
Inside, the cockpit featured sport seats in the front and two smaller ones in the back, which were hard to use. The five-dials instrument cluster offered information regarding the oil pressure, oil temperature, fuel level, tachometer in the middle, the speedometer, and, on the right, an analog clock. The ventilation controls were placed at the same level as the steering wheel and the stereo.
For the engine, the Carrera featured a 2.7-liter flat-six air-cooled engine. Over time, its displacement was increased up to 3.2-liter in 1984, so the power range was between 200 hp in 1974 and 231 hp for later models.
ENGINE SPECS - 2.7L 5MT RWD (150 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B6 |
Displacement: | 2687 cm3 |
Power: | 110 KW @ 5700 RPM 150 HP @ 5700 RPM 148 BHP @ 5700 RPM |
Torque: | 174 lb-ft @ 3800 RPM 236 Nm @ 3800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Mechanical Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 138 mph (222 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.5 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 VR15 (front) - 215/60 VR15 (rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 63.5 in (1613 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.3 in (2268 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 6 in (152 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2370 lbs (1075 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.0L 5MT RWD (180 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B6 |
Displacement: | 2994 cm3 |
Power: | 132 KW @ 5500 RPM 180 HP @ 5500 RPM 177 BHP @ 5500 RPM |
Torque: | 196 lb-ft @ 4100 RPM 265 Nm @ 4100 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 142 mph (229 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 VR15 (front) - 215/60 VR15 (rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 65.6 in (1666 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54/55 in (1,372/1,397 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.3 in (2268 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.8 in (122 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2469 lbs (1120 kg) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L 5MT RWD (231 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B6 |
Displacement: | 3164 cm3 |
Power: | 170 KW @ 5900 RPM 231 HP @ 5900 RPM 228 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 210 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 284 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 152 mph (245 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.1 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 VR15 (front) - 215/60 VR15 (rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.3 in (2268 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2667 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 24 mpg US (9.8 L/100Km) |
ENGINE SPECS - 3.2L G-Kat 5MT RWD (218 HP) | |
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Cylinders: | B6 |
Displacement: | 3164 cm3 |
Power: | 160 KW @ 5900 RPM 218 HP @ 5900 RPM 215 BHP @ 5900 RPM |
Torque: | 196 lb-ft @ 4800 RPM 265 Nm @ 4800 RPM |
Fuel System: | Electronic Fuel Injection |
Fuel: | Gasoline |
PERFORMANCE SPECS | |
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Top Speed: | 149 mph (240 km/h) |
Acceleration 0-62 Mph (0-100 kph): | 6.3 s |
TRANSMISSION SPECS | |
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Drive Type: | Rear Wheel Drive |
Gearbox: | 5-Speed manual |
BRAKES SPECS | |
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Front: | Ventilated Discs |
Rear: | Ventilated Discs |
TIRES SPECS | |
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Tire Size: | 185/70 VR15 (front) - 215/60 VR15 (rear) |
DIMENSIONS | |
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Length: | 168.9 in (4290 mm) |
Width: | 65 in (1651 mm) |
Height: | 52 in (1321 mm) |
Front/rear Track: | 54/54.3 in (1,372/1,379 mm) |
Wheelbase: | 89.3 in (2268 mm) |
Ground Clearance: | 4.7 in (119 mm) |
Aerodynamics (Cd): | 0.4 |
WEIGHT SPECS | |
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Unladen Weight: | 2667 lbs (1210 kg) |
Gross Weight Limit: | 3373 lbs (1530 kg) |
FUEL ECONOMY (NEDC) | |
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Combined: | 21.6 mpg US (10.9 L/100Km) |