Project Porsche 951

1986 Porsche 944 Turbo Specifcations
(Sources: Car and Driver, Dec. 1985 issue (or from Road & Track, Mar. 1986 issue when stated)
Vehicle type:	front-engine, rear-wheel drive, 2+2 passenger, three-door coupe
Base Price (1986):	$29,500
Engine
Type:	turbocharged and intercooled four-in-line, aluminum block and head
Bore x Stroke:	3.94 x 3.11 in, 100.0 x 78.9mm
Displacement:	151 cu inm (2479cc)
Compression ratio:	8.0:1
Engine-control system:	Bosch Motronic with port fuel injection
Turbocharger:	KKK
Waste gate:	Porsche
Maximum Boost Pressure:	10.9 psi
Valve gear:	Belt-driven single overhead cam, hydraulic lifters
Power (SAE net):	217 bhp @ 5800 rpm
Torque (SAE net):	244 lb-ft @ 3500 rpm
Drivetrain
Transmission:	Five-speed
Final Drive Ratio:	3.38:1
Gear Ratios, top speed:
1st:	3.50, 39 mph (6400 rpm)
2nd:	2.06, 67 mph (6400 rpm)
3rd:	1.40, 98 mph (6400 rpm)
4th:	1.03, 133 mph (6400 rpm)
5th:	0.83, 157 mph (6100 rpm)
Dimensions
Wheelbase:	94.5 in.
Track, f/r:	58.1/57.1 in.
Length:	166.5 in.
Width:	68.3 in.
Height:	50.2 in.
Ground clearance:	4.9 in.
Curb weight:	3,040 lb (Project 951 weighed in at 3,070 lb w/ full tank of gas)
Weight Distribution, f/r:	50.7/49.3%
Fuel Capacity:	21.1 gal.
Brakes
Front:	11.7 x 1.1-in vented disc
Rear:	11.8 x 0.9-in vented disc
Wheel and Tires
Front:	7.0x16-in. wheel with 205/55VR-16
Rear:	8.0x16-in. wheel with 225/50VR-16
Testing Acceleration:
0 to 60 mph:	6.0 sec. (Car and Driver)
0 to 100 mph:	15.6 sec. (Car and Driver)
Standing 1/4 mile:	14.5 @ 97 mph (Car and Driver); 14.6 @ 97.5 mph (Road & Track)
Top Speed:	157 mph
Braking
60-0mph:	143 ft (Road & Track)
80-0mph:	255 ft (Road & Track)
Handling:
Roadholding, 300-ft-diameter-skidpad:	0.80 g (Car and Driver)
Roadholding, 300-ft-diameter-skidpad:	0.90 g (Road & Track)