November 28, 2024
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe (996.1) Specs
Here are the technical specifications of the 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe. Specs of the EU model. Technical specs may vary depending on the country.
2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe Specs
Engine
- Type: Six-cylinder horizontally-opposed engine with aluminium crankcase and aluminium cylinder head, water-cooled, integrated dry sump lubrication, four overhead camshafts, four valves per cylinder, variable valve timing, hydraulic valve play compensation, variable intake manifold, double-chamber exhaust exstem with a three-way metal-based catalytic converter on each side, two oxygen sensors with stereo control, 8.5 litres engine oil change, DME (Digital Motor Electronics ME 7.2) engine management of the ignition and fuel injection, electronic ignition with solid-state distributor (six coils), sequential multi-point fuel injection, E-gas
- Bore: 96 mm (3.78”)
- Stroke: 78 mm (3.07”)
- Capacity: 3,387 cc
- Compression ratio: 11.3:1
- Engine output: 221 kW (300 bhp) at 6,800 rpm
- Max torque: 350 Nm (258 lb-ft) at 4,600 rpm
- Output per litre: 65.2 kW (88.6 bhp)
- Max engine speed: 7,300 rpm
- Fuel grade: Premium plus (RON/MON 98/88), unleaded
- Electrical system: 12 V, 1680 W three-phase alternator, battery capacity 70 Ah/340 A
Chassis
- Front axle: McPherson design (optimised by Porsche), spring-strut axle with independent suspension on track control arms, longitudinal arms and spring struts, conical spring with shock absorber fitted inside, twin-sleeve gas-pressure dampers
- Rear axle: Multi-link design, independent suspension on five track control arms, cylindrical coil springs on each wheel with coaxial shock absorbers fitted inside, single-sleeve gas-pressure dampers
Brakes
- Brake system: Two-circuit brake system, four-piston aluminium monobloc brake callipers on the front and rear axle, brake circuits subdivided individually per axle, perforated, inner-vented brake discs front and rear, ABS fitted as standard, vacuum brake servo
Wheels and Tyres
- Front wheel: 7 J x 17
- Front tyres: 205/50 ZR 17
- Rear wheels: 9 J x 17
- Rear tyres: 255/40 ZR 17
Dimensions
- Length: 4,430 mm (174.4”)
- Width: 1,765 mm (69.5”)
- Height: 1,305 mm (51.4”)
- Wheelbase: 2,350 mm (92.5”)
- Luggage compartment volume: 130 litres (4.6 cu ft)
- Fuel tank capacity: 64 litres (14.1 Imp gals)
- Weight Unladen DIN: 1,320 kg (Tiptronic S 1,365 kg)
- Max permissible weight: 1,720 kg (Tiptronic S 1,765 kg)
- Roof load (with Porsche roof transport system): 75 kg
Performance (Manual Gearbox)
- Top speed: 280 km/h
- 0-100 km/h: 5.2 s
- 0-160 km/h: 11.5 s
- 0-200 km/h: 18.3 s
- Standing-start km: 24.2 s
Performance (Triptronic S)
- Top speed: 275 km/h
- 0-100 km/h: 6.0 s
- 0-160 km/h: 13.0 s
- 0-200 km/h: 20.4 s
- Standing-start km: 25.3 s
Check also: 2001 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe – 10 Fast Facts

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