1983 Porsche 956 Navigation
Features
Engine Location : | Mid |
Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
Body / Chassis : | Aluminum, Monocoque |
Production Years for Series : | 1982 - 1985 |
Weight : | 1852 lbs | 840.053 kg |
Performance
Top Speed : | 221 mph | 355.589 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
Twin-turbocharged Flat 6 | Type 935/76 | |
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Displacement : | 2649 cc | 161.7 cu in. | 2.6 L. |
Power : | 620 BHP (456.32 KW) @ 8200 RPM |
Torque : | 442 Ft-Lbs (600 NM) @ 5000 RPM |
Bore : | 92.3 mm | 3.634 in. |
Stroke : | 66.0 mm | 2.598 in. |
Compression : | 7.5:1 |
Valvetrain : | 24 DOHC (4.0 valves per cylinder) |
Bosch DME Fuel Injection | |
Redline : | 8500 RPM |
Crankshaft : | Steel |
Pistons : | Forged-Alloy |
Connecting rods : | Titanium |
5 Manual
Production Figures
Total Porsche Production for 1983 : | 21,831 |
956 Production (1982-1985) : | 27 |
1983 Porsche 956 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe

Chassis # 956.009
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Chassis # 956-105

Chassis # 956-110
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Auction entries : 2
Seating Capacity : | 1 |
Exterior | |
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Length : | 189.0 in | 4800 mm. |
Width : | 78.7 in | 2000 mm. |
Wheelbase : | 104.3 in | 2650 mm. |
Handling
Suspension | |
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Front : Wishbones, Rear : Wishbones, coil-springs, shock absorbers |
1983 Averages
Avg. Household Income : | $21,070 |
Avg. Home : | $82,600 |
Popular frequently asked questions include:
What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1983 Porsche 956?
Q: How fast is the 1983 Porsche 956? A: The 1983 Porsche 956 has a top speed of 221 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1983 Porsche 956? A: The 1983 Porsche 956 has a wheelbase size of 104.33 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1983 Porsche 956? A: The 1983 Porsche 956 has a length of 188.98 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1983 Porsche 956? A: The 1983 Porsche 956 has a width of 78.74 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1983 Porsche 956? A: The 1983 Porsche 956 was a Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1983? A: Porsche produced 21,831 automobiles in 1983.Q: How many 956 were produced? A: Porsche produced 27 examples of the 956 from 1982 to 1985.Q: What engine did the 1983 Porsche 956 have? A: The engine powering the 1983 Porsche 956 was a Twin-turbocharged Flat 6 (2649 cc | 161.7 cu in. | 2.6 L.) with 620 BHP (456.32 KW) @ 8200 RPM and 442 Ft-Lbs (600 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1983 Porsche 956 have? A: The 1983 Porsche 956 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.
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Q: How fast is the 1983 Porsche 956? A: The 1983 Porsche 956 has a top speed of 221 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1983 Porsche 956? A: The 1983 Porsche 956 has a wheelbase size of 104.33 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1983 Porsche 956? A: The 1983 Porsche 956 has a length of 188.98 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1983 Porsche 956? A: The 1983 Porsche 956 has a width of 78.74 inches.Q: What is the bodystyle of the 1983 Porsche 956? A: The 1983 Porsche 956 was a Coupe.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1983? A: Porsche produced 21,831 automobiles in 1983.Q: How many 956 were produced? A: Porsche produced 27 examples of the 956 from 1982 to 1985.Q: What engine did the 1983 Porsche 956 have? A: The engine powering the 1983 Porsche 956 was a Twin-turbocharged Flat 6 (2649 cc | 161.7 cu in. | 2.6 L.) with 620 BHP (456.32 KW) @ 8200 RPM and 442 Ft-Lbs (600 NM) @ 5000 RPM. Q: What transmission did the 1983 Porsche 956 have? A: The 1983 Porsche 956 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox. - 1983 Porsche 956 Menu
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