1976 Porsche 911 Specifications

Specifications

1974 1975 1976 1977

Features

Engine Location :	Rear
Drive Type :	Rear Wheel
Body / Chassis :	Steel Monocoque
Production Years for Series :	1974 - 1977
Price :	$13,840-$14,790
Weight :	2310 lbs \| 1047.798 kg

Engine & Transmission

Opposed 6
Displacement :	2686 cc \| 163.9 cu in. \| 2.7 L.
Power :	157 BHP (115.552 KW) @ 5800 RPM
Torque :	166 Ft-Lbs (225 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.5 in \| 90 mm.
Stroke :	2.8 in \| 70 mm.
Compression :	8.5:1
Main Bearings :	8
Valvetrain :	12 OHC (2.0 valves per cylinder)
Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection

Turbocharged Opposed 6
Displacement :	2992 cc \| 182.6 cu in. \| 3.0 L.
Power :	234 BHP (172.224 KW) @ 5500 RPM
Torque :	245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 4000 RPM
Bore :	3.7 in \| 95 mm.
Stroke :	2.8 in \| 70 mm.
Compression :	6.5:1
Main Bearings :	8
Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection

Transmission:
5 Manual

Production Figures

Total Porsche Production for 1976 :	32,554
Total 1976 911 production :	3,444
1976 Porsche 911

Dimension(s)

Coupe

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Chassis # 9116201094
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Exterior
Fuel Capacity :	21.0 Gal
Doors :	2
Length :	168.9 in \| 4290 mm.
Width :	63.4 in \| 1610 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	89.4 in \| 2271 mm.
Front Track :	54.1 in \| 1374 mm.
Rear Track :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.

Targa

Chassis # 9116211795
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Chassis # 9116211839
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Chassis # 9116210867
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Exterior
Price :	$14,790
Weight :	2310 lbs \| 1047.798 kg
Fuel Capacity :	21.0 Gal
Doors :	2
Length :	168.9 in \| 4290 mm.
Width :	63.4 in \| 1610 mm.
Height :	52.0 in \| 1321 mm.
Wheelbase :	89.4 in \| 2271 mm.
Front Track :	54.1 in \| 1374 mm.
Rear Track :	53.3 in \| 1354 mm.

Handling

Suspension
Front : MacPherson struts with single lower transverse A-arms, longitudinal torsion bars and anti-roll bar Rear : Independent with semi-trailing arms, transverse torsion bars and anti-roll bar

Steering
Rack and Pinion

Tires / Wheels
Tires :	185/70VR15

Recall

Component	VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER/HVAC SYSTEM:HEATER CORE
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
NHTSA Campaign ID	77V166000
Summary	THE INSTALLATION OF THE VPC AIR CONDITIONER REQUIRES REPLACEMENT OF THE STANDARD HEATER HOSE WITH A SPECIAL HOSE. THIS HOSE MAY HAVE BEEN PUSHED TOO FAR INTO THE HEAT EXCHANGER AND MAY COME INTO CONTACT WITH THE EXHAUST PIPE.
Remedy	DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ALUMINUM-PAPER-ALUMINUM HOSE WITH AN ALL-ALUMINUM HOSE WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VPC AIR CONDITIONERS.SYSTEM: EXHAUST MANIFOLD; HEATER HOSE.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THE TEMPERATURE IN THE SPECIAL ALUMINUM-PAPER-ALUMINUMHOSE CAN APPROACH THE IGNITION POINT OF THE PAPER, POSSIBLY LEADING TO AVEHICLE FIRE AND SERIOUS INJURY TO PASSENGERS.

Component	EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Manufacturer	PORSCHE CARS N.A. INC.
Mfr Report Date	19750801
NHTSA Campaign ID	78V113000
Summary	ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE IDENTIFICATION OF THE FUNCTIONS OF THE AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL SYSTEM WAS OMITTED. THIS FAILS TO COMPLY WITH FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 101, 'CONTROLS AND DISPLAYS'.
Remedy	A PLASTIC IDENTIFICATION LABEL WILL BE PERMANENTLY AFFIXED TO THE INSTRUMENT PANEL.
Notes	VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES.SYSTEM: EQUIPMENT; AUTOMATIC SPEED CONTROL.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS OMISSION MAY CAUSE THE DRIVER TO MISTAKENLY ENGAGETHE SPEED CONTROL UNIT OR BE UNABLE TO DISENGAGE THE UNIT WHEN NECESSARY. AVEHICLE ACCIDENT COULD RESULT.

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Data updated June 2024

1976 Averages

Avg. Car Cost :	$1
Avg. Household Income :	$16,000
Avg. Home :	$43,400

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Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1976 Porsche 911? A: The 1976 Porsche 911 has a wheelbase size of 89.40 inches.

Q: What is the length of the 1976 Porsche 911? A: The 1976 Porsche 911 has a length of 168.90 inches.

Q: What is the width of the 1976 Porsche 911? A: The 1976 Porsche 911 has a width of 63.40 inches.

Q: How much did the 1976 Porsche 911 cost when new?A: The 1976 Porsche 911 cost approximately $13,840 to $14,790 (USD) when new.

Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1976 Porsche 911? A: The 1976 Porsche 911 was offered as a Coupe, Targa.

Q: What tires did the 1976 Porsche 911 have? A: The 1976 Porsche 911 had 185/70VR15 tires.

Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1976? A: Porsche produced 32,554 automobiles in 1976.

Q: How many 1976 911s were produced? A: Porsche produced 3,444 examples of the 911 in 1976.

Q: What engines did the 1976 Porsche 911 have? A: The 1976 Porsche 911 had the following engine options: Opposed 6 (2686 cc | 163.9 cu in. | 2.7 L.) with 157 BHP (115.552 KW) @ 5800 RPM and 166 Ft-Lbs (225 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Turbocharged Opposed 6 (2992 cc | 182.6 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 234 BHP (172.224 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 245 Ft-Lbs (332 NM) @ 4000 RPM

Q: What transmission did the 1976 Porsche 911 have? A: The 1976 Porsche 911 had a 5 speed Manual gearbox.