1974→1975 Porsche 911 Carrera
In 1974, Porsche’s performance version of the 911 was simply known as the 911 Carrera. It had new bumpers that complied to American regulations and the 2.7-liter engine from the Carrera RS 2.7.
Other new features for 1974 included new seats, a full-width rear taillight. The Carrera deleted all the chrome off the car in favor of black window frames, wipers, doorhandles, but chrome could be ordered as an option.
In 1976 Porsche replaced the Carrera with a new 3.0 liter variant that used the a version of the 911 Turbo engine and it’s larger wheel arches.
In Detail
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1974 – 1975 |
| built at | Stuttgart, Germany |
| price $ | $13,575 |
| engine | Flat 6 |
| valvetrain | SOHC |
| displacement | 2687 cc / 164.0 in³ |
| bore | 90.0 mm / 3.54 in |
| stroke | 70.4 mm / 2.77 in |
| compression | 8.5:1 |
| power | 124.5 kw / 167.0 bhp @ 5800 rpm |
| specific output | 62.15 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 147.92 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 227.8 nm / 168.0 ft lbs @ 5200 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | Rear Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 185/70VR-15 |
| rear tires | 215/60VR-15 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs |
| front wheels | F 38.1 x 15.2 cm / 15.0 x 6.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 38.1 x 17.8 cm / 15.0 x 7.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion |
| curb weight | 1129 kg / 2489 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2271 mm / 89.4 in |
| front track | 1372 mm / 54.0 in |
| rear track | 1394 mm / 54.9 in |
| length | 4290 mm / 168.9 in |
| width | 1651 mm / 65.0 in |
| height | 1321 mm / 52.0 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.18:1, 1.83:1, 1.26:1, 0.93:1, 0.72:1 |
| final drive | 4.43:1 |
| top speed | ~231.7 kph / 144.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~7.5 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~18.8 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~15.1 seconds |
