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Porsche 928 S 1986 Driver Manual

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  • Page 2 series 2 Model-Year 1986 According to the "PASSENGER CAR FUEL CONSUMPTION ORDER 1977" the results recorded in an official fuel economy certificate of the officially approved tests for determining fuel consumption carried out on a car of this model/range are as follows: 4 - speed automatic 5 - speed manual 16.7 litres/100 km...
  • Page 3 Should your Porsche be fitted with equipment not described in this handbook, your Porsche dealer will be pleased to inform you about the operation and care of these items. Because of different legal requirements in individual countries, the equipment of your vehicle may vary slightly from that shown in the Driver's Manual.
  • Page 4 Not only is your Porsche a lively sports car, the next buyer of your vehicle a useful indication as to but also a reliable vehicle for day-to-day driving the carrying-out of servicing work.
  • Page 6 Index Chassis number Front seats 13-14 Cigarette lighter Fuel consumption Clock Fuel gauge Clutch Fuel tank 66,91 Cockpit layout - ventilation system Collapsible tire Full power performance ABS brake system 19,27 Concentrated wash system 31,62 Fuses Acceleration diagram Cooling fan Accessories Cooling fluid 53, 63-64, 91...
  • Page 7 Ρ Τ J/K/L Paint code number Tank ventilation system Jack 55,70,72-73 Technical data 87-97 Jacking points 72-73 Parking light Performance Tempostat Keys Power steering Tool tray Lambda sensor 63-64 Puncture 71-72 Towing 49,84 Lights 77-80 Trailer weights Light switch Transmission diagram 96-97 Lock-up wheel nuts Transmission ratios...
  • Page 8 Location of Identification Plate, Chassis Number, Engine Number and Paint Number Data bank Identification plate When ordering spare parts or submitting The data bank is fixed on the floor in the rear The identification plate is riveted on the front inquiries, always quote chassis and engine of the luggage compartment next to the spare cross member, behind the bonnet lock.
  • Page 9 Chassis number Engine number Paint number The chassis number is stamped on the top of The engine number is stamped on the front The paint number plate is fixed on the left-hand the right wheel arch in the engine compart- reinforcing rib in the top half of the crankcase.
  • Page 10 For your own safety, you should, Keys before a journey, With the vehicle you receive two master keys and one auxiliary key. The two master keys fit all locks, the auxiliary key does not fit the glove compartment lock. check pressure and condition of the Vehicles with a rear seat storage compart- tyres.
  • Page 11 S-Key Application Positions Door Locks Switching alarm system on and off. Locking and unlocking the doors. Steering/Starter Ignition Switch Lockable. Luggage Compartment Switching alarm system on and off. Door Lock Opening luggage compartment door. Tank Filler Cap Lockable. Glove Compartment Lockable.
  • Page 12 Whilst the doors are closed the window regu- lators can only be operated whilst the ignition key is in position " 1 " or "2". If the ignition key is in position " 0 " or if it has been withdrawn altogether, the windows can be opened and closed only whilst the driver's door is open.
  • Page 13 Central door locking By means of the central door locking system When the ignition is switched off but with the both doors are electrically locked or unlocked key still in the ignition lock the doors can be by operating one lock. centrally locked using either the key or the knob (B).
  • Page 14 Footwell light in lower part of door trim Luggage compartment light in tailgate Interior lights The interior light in the headlining and the The interior lights, which are independent from The interior lights have the following switch luggage compartment light are switched on one another, come on, with the switch in the positions: and off by tilting the lamp glass.
  • Page 15 Front seats Correct seat positioning is imperative for safe and alert driving. To enable individual seat- ing comfort, two switches each with four func- tions permit infinitely variable electrical fore and aft adjustment and height adjustment as well as seat back adjustment. To find the most suitable seat position, we Fore and aft adjustment suggest the following procedure:...
  • Page 16 Emergency operation of seat S p o r t s Seat Backrest lock Fore and aft adjustment and backrest adjust- ment are carried out manually on sports seats. To move the seat backwards and forwards, pull the outside locking lever at the front of the seat upwards, move seat into desired po- sition, release lever and ensure that the seat engages securely.
  • Page 17 Rear window mirrors Similarly, the rear seat backrests can be re- Before beginning a journey you should en- The electrically adjustable wing mirrors can leased and tipped forward, thereby giving sure that the rear view mirrors are properly be set with the switch in the driver's door. The more luggage room in the rear.
  • Page 18 Safety belts Your Porsche is equipped with safety belts as standard fittings. All occupants of the car should wear safety belts for their own safety, on every journey. To remind you of this, the safety belt warning light in the centre con-...
  • Page 19 In case of doubt please consult your author- peat this procedure to ensure that the lap belt Releasing the belts ized Porsche dealer. is always taut. To release the belt, press the red button marked "press". The buckle then springs out The locking mechanism in the roll-up unit is Addresses are listed in your "Service"-book-...
  • Page 20 Due to the hydraulic operation of the clutch, To reduce the pedal effort necessary when braking, your Porsche has a brake servo unit. a free travel of the clutch pedal of 2.5 mm is The vacuum necessary to operate this unit is necessary.

  • Page 21: Abs Brake System

    ABS brake system Driving with the ABS System (Anti-lock System) The ABS System represents a major contri- A wheel speed sensor is fitted to each of the bution to the enhancement of active safety in 4 wheels. If the rotational speed of an individual the vehicle.
  • Page 22 Instrument Panel 1 Rear fog lamp 2 Light switch 3 Front fog lamps 4 L.H. Combination instrument 5 Speedometer 6 Turn flasher warning light 7 Central warning light 8 Rev. counter 14 Instrument panel illumination dimmer Locking lever for steering column and 9 Main beam warning light control instrument height adjustment...

  • Page 23: Steering Lock And Ignition Switch

    1 - Steering unlocked, und all electrical circuits central warning light and the other warning are operational except direction indicator lights should go out except the brake warn- and reversing lights, wing mirror adjust- ing light, which will go out after the first ment, rear screen heating and fresh air fan.

  • Page 24: Starting The Engine

    Starting the engine Warning: Never turn the key back to posi- When the engine is hot or cold, component In cold weather, it is advisable to depress tion 1 whilst the vehicle is moving. parts being controlled in dependence of the the clutch pedal when starting the engine, temperature automatically provide the correct even when the vehicle is in neutral.

  • Page 25: Fog Lights

    Fog lights Light switch Rear fog light Switch in position 1: Sidelights The illumination intensity of the instruments Switch in position 2: Headlights is controlled by turning the knurled wheel under The fog lights and the rear fog light can be the instrument panel.

  • Page 26: Revolution Counter

    Manual gearbox Automatic gearbox Revolution counter Selector lever position indicator The transistorised revolution counter indicates the number of thousands of revolutions per minute of the engine. The red range on the scale of the instrument is a visible warning of the maximum permitted revolutions per minute.

  • Page 27: Central Warning Light

    Main beam warning light The main beam warning light in the instrument console lights when the headlamps are on main beam. It goes out when dipped beam is selected. Blinker warning light The blinker warning light flashes at the same frequency as the blinker lights.
  • Page 28 Upper Range - Warning If the needle goes into the upper range it means that the engine is being overloaded (by high outside temperatures) and the warning light will come on. Warning light If the warning light comes on, check that the cooling fan is working.
  • Page 29 Warning Lights COOLANT (See also "Central Warning Unit") The coolant warning lamp lights up as soon as the coolant level in the expansion tank drops below the minimum permissible level. The BELT TEN. warning lamp may come on when the car is The warning light indicates insufficient tension started and then go out again after a short time.
  • Page 30 Warning Lights (See also "Central Warning Unit") Voltmeter The voltmeter shows the overall condition of ANTILOCK the charging system. The needle should nor- The warning light goes on in the event of a mally stay in the range 12-14 volts when the malfunction in the ABS System.
  • Page 31 Rear screen heating The heating for the rear screen and outside mirrors is operated by the combined twist- push-pull switch in the instrument panel. The switch is illuminated when the heating is on. Switch in pulled-out position 0 - Rear screen heating off. 1 - Rear screen heating on.
  • Page 32 If the lever is only pushed to the over-centre position, the blinkers only operate until the lever is released. The malfunction of a blinker light is apparent by a faster flashing rate. The direction indica- tors only operate when the ignition is on. With the ignition key removed, the lever in the up position turns the right-hand parking lights on, and in the down position the left-hand park-...
  • Page 33 The speed being travelled at any point in time Note: can be fed into the electronic control unit by moving the lever forwards (position 1). You can then take your foot off of the accelerator and this speed will be maintained. By braking or stopping, the unit cuts itself out, but the last speed fed into the unit re- mains registered.
  • Page 34 A short press on The wipe-wash lever has 6 switch positions: the switch (B) under the right-hand side of the instrument panel causes the concentrated Porsche cleaning solution to be pumped onto 0 - Wipers off the screen. 1 - Slow wipe...
  • Page 35 Cockpit Layout 6 Safety belt warning light 12 Horn 1 Side window demisting 7 Central door locking button 13 Power window switch 2 Instrument panel 8 Glove compartment lock 14 Sunroof switch 15 Rear screen wiper switch 3 Air conditioning controls 9 Stowage facility 10 Wing mirror adjuster 16 Selector lever...
  • Page 36 The following functions have priority 1: Brake fluid level, Oil pressure, Oil level. If a malfunction is indicated here the vehicle must be stopped and turned off immediately. The fault must be rectified. Functions that do not require immediate attention have priority 2 - the central and individual warning lights come on conti- nuously.
  • Page 37 Central door locking button With the ignition turned on (engine not run- ning) all individual warning lights and the central warning light must come on to indicate When the ignition is switched on or when the operational readiness. If the engine oil level ignition key is in position 1, the doors can be is too low the central warning light will flash.
  • Page 38 Air vents Air vents for windscreen and footwells Central and side jets 1 Air vents for windscreen 2 Air outlet grille for side windows 3 Air outlet grille for passenger compartment The air vents for windscreen and footwells The air flow through the central and side jets 4 Air vents for footwells have fixed outlet openings.
  • Page 39 The air flow through the side and central jets is infinitely adjustable by means of a lever at­ tached at the side of the jets. A - Air inlet grille closed Β - Air inlet grille open τ...
  • Page 40 Since the heating effect is dependent on the In the case of sudden changes in temperature coolant temperature, full heating is not ob- the system controls the supply of hot and fresh tained until the engine is at operating tempe- air and, with the compressor on, also controls rature.
  • Page 41 Important: Temperature slide Outside air intake and blower switched off. For brief use only, e. g. when there is • The air conditioner only functions with The temperature of the air entering the pas- an odour nuisance from traffic in front. the engine running.
  • Page 42 Auxiliary evaporator for increased refrigeration In vehicles with increased refrigeration, the The output of the rear evaporator is increased rear storage compartment is replaced by an by turning the right-hand knob to the right. additional evaporator with a blower. With the air conditioner on (AC switch pressed) The passenger compartment air is drawn in the rear evaporator can be switched on by through the rear grille, cooled and distributed...
  • Page 43 Tensioning the V-belt Checking the coolant level The tensioning of the compressor V-belt is Due to the fact that the system loses coolant checked every 20,000 km. If the air conditioner it is necessary to check the coolant level at is used frequently the V-belt tension should the reservoir at least once a year.
  • Page 44 Position Load condition 1 - 2 persons 4 persons (luggage up to permissible rear axle load) 2 persons and luggage up to permissible rear axle load 1 person and luggage up to permissible rear axle load Loudspeaker fader control Headlight beam regulator The volume of the loudspeakers in the door The height of the headlight beams can be re- Turning the knob clockwise raises the beam...

  • Page 45: Ashtrays

    Ashtray The ashtray is mounted in the middle con- sole in front of the gear lever. To empty the ashtray pull the tray upwards out of the housing. Cigarette lighter The element is heated by pushing the lighter in. When the correct temperature is reached, Clock Rear seat storage compartment the lighter springs out to the normal position.
  • Page 46 Electric Sliding Roof Manual Operation The sunroof is operated by a spring loaded thus excluding the possibility of accidental A hand crank is provided for manual opera- rocker switch on the centre console. Appro- injuries. tion in the event of an electrical failure. To do this the cover of the sunroof drive must be priate movement of the switch opens or closes the sunroof.

  • Page 47: Rear Screen Wiper

    Rear screen wiper the screw. Turn the knurled screw of the The rear screen wiper is switched on by a crank into the threaded hole in the drive push-button switch in the centre console. To shaft making sure that the lugs engage in the prevent the rear screen from becoming slots.
  • Page 48 Glove box Sun visors Make-up mirror The front sun visors can be either pulled down in front of the screen or swung to the side in front of the door windows to prevent dazzle from the sun. The rear sun visors can be swung back to the rear window.

  • Page 49: Engine Compartment

    Luggage compartment door Engine compartment (See notes under "Alarm system" if your car h o o d t o p is equipped with an alarm system.) To open the door To release the hood To open the hood In order to do this, pull the luggage compart- Pull the lever on the left-hand cowl side panel Lift the hood top slightly and release the ment door release knob next to the front seats,...

  • Page 50: Manual Gearbox

    Manual gearbox Reverse should only be selected after the Permissible rpm before shifting down. vehicle has come to a complete standstill. The fully synchromesh gearbox permits rapid gear changes without the need to double de- To shift from 1 st into reverse gear, the gearshift clutch.

  • Page 51: Automatic Gearbox

    Automatic gearbox engine to attain tick-over speed before the gear The lock-out button must be pressed when changing from is selected again. This avoids overloading the fluid clutch. The automatic gearbox facilitates the driving Ρ of the vehicle. The individual gears are select­ It is extremely important for correct func­...
  • Page 52 Selector positions Ν This is the gear to select for normal driving. This position should be selected when it ap­ In this selector position, no gears can be en­ The four forwards gears are automatically en­ pears advisable to hold the vehicle in 1st or gaged.
  • Page 53 Tow or push starting For short waiting periods, e. g. traffic lights, Selector position 3 If your Porsche is fitted with an automatic the vehicle can be left in gear, and held sta­ gearbox, it can be tow or push started with the tionary with the footbrake.
  • Page 54 In order to achieve optimum engine braking effect in selector position 2, upshift from 1st to 2nd gear does not take place until approx. 80 km/h (50 mph). B) During full throttle acceleration the trans- mission holds 1st to 3rd gears longer for better acceleration.
  • Page 55 The shift points given here are theoretical road speeds. There may be certain variations in practice as a result of manu- facturing tolerances, the temperatures of components and automatic transmission fluid as well as tyre slip. Downshifts A) When you drive with gentle pressure on B) During full throttle acceleration the trans- C) If you press the accelerator pedal down beyond the pressure point to actuate the...

  • Page 56: Roof Racks

    Maximum permitted engine speed Normal commercially available roof racks can- when "running-in" your new Porsche. How- not be fitted. If an original Porsche rack (as available hitherto) is fitted, the permissible roof ever the following tips will be helpful in obtain- The red range on the scale of the instrument load is 35 kg (77 lbs).
  • Page 57 Tips for winter operation Engine oil Coolant Door and window seals Change the engine oil and refill with oil of the The coolant additive provides both antifreeze To prevent the freezing of the rubber seals on correct viscosity before the cold season be- protection at low temperatures and corrosion the doors and hood top, they should be treated gins.
  • Page 58 Snow chains can only be mounted on the driving wheels, and only the fine link chains recommended by Porsche for the normal standard tyres should be used. This ensures that the clearance between the wheel and wheelhouse is maintained.

  • Page 59: Tool Kit

    Porsche. When, however, you wish to work on your vehicle, this should only be done with great care.

  • Page 60: Engine Oil Level

    Engine oil level Vehicle with catalytic converter Vehicle without catalytic converter The oil level should be between the two marks Checking oil level Topping up engine oil on the dipstick. If the oil level drops below the lower mark, the central warning light will flash when the ignition is turned on.

  • Page 61: Engine Oil Change

    Engine oil change 3. Screw the filter element in until it contacts For the intervals between oil changes see the maintenance plan and the chapter "Engine the sealing ring. oils". 4. Screw on filter element as per the manu- The refill quantity is approx. 7.5 litres. facturer's instructions, or by a further com- plete turn.
  • Page 62 Oil level gearbox Checking oil level of manual transmission Checking oil level of automatic To check the level, the vehicle must be stand­ ing level. The selector must be in position Ν and differential of automatic transmission transmission (ATF) and the engine running at tick-over. To check the oil level, the plug must be wiped The difference between the two marks is clean and removed by unscrewing.

  • Page 63: Cooling System

    Topping up the coolant There must always be some coolant in the ex- pansion tank. Since the expansion tank is transparent, there is no need to remove the cap to check the coolant level. When cold (approx. 20 C) the coolant should be up to the level of the joint in the expansion tank.
  • Page 64 To guard against corrosion, the mixture strength of the cooling fluid should not be al- tered, so even in warm weather, never top up the system with just water. The system should only be topped up with a mixture of soft water and cooling system addi- tive.

  • Page 65: Brake Disc Pads

    Left-hand drive Right-hand drive Screenwash water container (A) immediately and have the braking system the clutch. The screw cap for the combined filler neck has a ventilation hole which must checked. The transparent water container is in the right- always be kept free. hand side of the engine compartment and has Brake fluid is hygroscopic! A too high water a capacity of approx.

  • Page 66: Catalytic Converter

    0.6 litres (1 pint) of cleaning fluid. To speeds in good time and avoid driving at top avoid damage to the paintwork, only "Porsche engine speeds in order to prevent ignition An extra area is built in to stop the fuel from knock (pinging).
  • Page 67 In conjunction with the computerized LH-Jetro- Your Porsche provides a surface area of some nic, the controlled three-way catalytic converter 15 football pitches on which 6.6 g of noble represents the most effective emission control metal (platinum and rhodium) are finely distri- system.
  • Page 68 Carbon monoxide and unburned hydrocarbons The tank ventilation system prevents fuel Although the use of leaded fuel does not lead vapours from escaping from the tank into the to engine damage, it has a lasting effect on are converted into harmless carbon dioxide and water.
  • Page 69 The fault should be remedied imme- warm. diately at the nearest Porsche garage. At low temperatures, it is advisable - even with the gearbox in neutral - to fully depress the clutch pedal while starting.
  • Page 70 Power-assisted steering With power-assisted steering, the turning ac- tion on the steering wheel is assisted by a hydraulic mechanism. At low engine speeds, e.g. when parking or when driving slowly, the power-assisted steering is fully effective. The Changing the air filter power assistance reduces with increasing en- Checking the hydraulic fluid gine revolutions or increasing vehicle speed...
  • Page 71 Tyres and tyre care vice pressures. In Europe, the tyre can be in­ Tread flated to higher pressures. The risk of aquaplaning increases as the tread Steel braced radial-ply tyres are high quality Check regularly every 14 days. depth decreases. Appearance of the wear in­ engineering products.
  • Page 72 Please ask your Porsche dealer about the Make sure that new valves are fitted whenever Tyre damage latest release situation before fitting your ve- the tyres are changed. During their initial break- hicle with new tyres. If you have any doubts in period new tyres do not have their full grip.
  • Page 73 Tyre designations Due to new speed and load ratings for radial tyres, new designations have come into force for winter tyres for your car. During the transitional period tyres may bear a dual designation, e.g., 205/55 SR 16 Q M+S. If so, the valid designation is the new one.

  • Page 74: Spare Wheel

    Mounting the spare tyre on the front axle pro- The vehicle may only be fitted with one col- vides better handling properties for the ve- lapsible tyre. hicle, and reduced tyre wear. This is especially so for vehicles with limited slip differentials. The collapsible tyre expands through warming up as it is used.
  • Page 75 Lock-up wheel nuts Puncture The wheels of your vehicle can be made theft- To remove the wheel nut lock, take off the When a tyre is punctured, drive as far over to proof by means of a wheel nut lock. The wheel plastic cap, insert the key as far as it will go into the offside of the road as possible, and if ne- nut lock consists of a wheel nut and a plug-on...

  • Page 76: Cigarette Lighter

    5. When replacing the wheel nuts, do not tighten too hard yet, and make sure that the round surfaces of the nuts sit properly in the depressions in the wheel, which should be clean. 6. Screw the compressor hose first onto the tyre valve, then plug the compressor into the cigarette lighter socket.

  • Page 77: Lifting The Vehicle

    Lifting the vehicle Lifting the vehicle with a lifting with its own jack platform or trolley jack The jack may only be used at this point. Before driving over the lifting platform, en- A trolley jack may only be used at the same 4 sure that there is enough clearance bet- points as for the lifting platform, and also under It is essential that the jack is inserted accura-...

  • Page 78: Fuses And Relays

    Should you require a wiring diagram your metal strip. If in doubt or, for example, if in dark- Porsche dealer will be pleased to assist you. ness, the fuse can be tested by plugging it onto relay VIII. If the fuse is defective, the LED in In order to prevent damage to the electrical the relay does not light up.
  • Page 79 Battery check and care Because of the danger of short circuiting, the Remember that only a well charged battery The battery capacity is reduced by low tem- battery should always be disconnected before can deliver the necessary energy to start the peratures.
  • Page 80 Checking the acid level Check that the battery plugs are seated cor- rectly, and that the vent holes in them are not With the vehicle standing level, remove all the blocked. battery plugs, and check that the acid level in every cell reaches the full mark. If the battery Never let any acid come into contact with has to be topped up, use only distilled water, clothing, or any parts of the vehicle.

  • Page 81: Renewing Bulbs

    Renewing bulbs To avoid short circuits when changing bulbs, the respective circuit should be turned off. Headlights Bulbs should be clean and grease free. Therefore never touch the glass with your bare hands, always use a cloth or a soft piece of paper.
  • Page 82 Auxiliary driving lamps Front side light Front blinker light 1. Remove screws from lamp surround and remove surround. 2. Remove the lamp fixing screws (see arrows) and pull out the complete lamp. 1. Remove screws holding the lens, and re- 3.

  • Page 83: Rear Lights

    Rear lights Number plate light 1. Remove Phillips head screws and light lens. 2. Remove old bulb and replace with new. 1. Remove both screws and lamp housing. D - Blinker light Β - Back light 3. Replace lens and tighten up diagonally op­ 2.

  • Page 84: Interior Lights

    Interior lights Ashtray lights The following description applies to the interior 3. Carefully press the light, first one side, then 1. Remove the two screws in the ashtray hous- lights mounted in the roof lining and the foot- the other, into the headlining cutout. Check ing and pull the ashtray upwards and out.
  • Page 85 Bulb table Function Wattage Specification Format Socket...

  • Page 86: Headlight Adjustment

    Upper adjustment screw = lateral adjustment Lower adjustment screw = vertical adjustment Headlight adjustment Adjusting screws Your Porsche is fitted with a headlight beam to the manufacturer's specifications. With the Each headlight has two adjusting screws, one adjustment device inside the vehicle, so that vehicle in this condition, it must be rolled se- for lateral setting, and one for vertical.
  • Page 87 Manual operation of the headlights Do not try to turn the elevating motor knob when the headlights are functioning nor- mally from the light switch as they should, If your vehicle is equipped with asymmetrical If, by reason of a malfunction in the headlight because of the danger of being injured.
  • Page 88 Tow or push starting The towing eye is located in the tool tray in the Always take into account the necessary laws If your Porsche is fitted with an automatic gear- rear of the car. governing towing. box, it can be tow or push started with the ig- nition switched on.

  • Page 89: Emergency Starting

    2. Only jump cables of adequate diameter tact with other electrical terminals - danger should be used. Observe manufacturer's of short circuit! specifications. 8. Start engine as described in the section 3. A discharged battery can freeze at -10°C. "Starting the engine". A frozen battery must be thawed out before connecting the jump cables.

  • Page 90: Cooling Fan

    Technical data Engine Μ 28.21/22 (without catalyst) Engine Μ 28.45/46 (with catalyst) No. of cylinders Bore 97 mm / 3.82 in. 100 mm / 3.94 in. Stroke 78.9 mm / 3.11 in. 78.9 mm / 3.11 in. Displacement 4664 cm / 284.60 cu in.
  • Page 91 Engine design Configuration 8 cylinders in V configuration Work cycle 4 stroke otto-cycle Cooling water-cooled Lubrication pressure-fed from sump Cylinder block and head Light metal alloy Valve operation Overhead camshafts and hydraulic bucket tappets Camshaft drive Toothed belt Crankshaft Forged Conrad bearing friction bearing Fuel supply...
  • Page 92 ** Up to a 16 % gradient - vehicles with automatic transmission must be fitted with additional, temperature-controlled fan circuit. This is already fitted in vehicles supplied with towing hitch fitted in the factory. **" Applies only if the basic rack of the original Porsche Roof Transport System is used. If old-type Porsche ski and luggage racks are used the permissible roof weight is 35 kg (77 lbs).

  • Page 93: Brake System

    Performance* Manual gearbox Automatic gearbox Manual gearbox Automatic gearbox without catalyst with catalyst Maximum speed 255 km/h 250 km/h 247 km/h 252 km/h (158 m.p.h.)** (155m.p.h.)" (157 m.p.h.)** (154 m.p.h Acceleration 0-62 m.p.h. (0-100 km/h) secs. 6.7 secs. 6.2 secs. 6.7 secs.

  • Page 94: Cooling System

    7.5 litres (6.6 Imp. qts.) (the criterion is the dipstick). The difference between the Max. and Min. marks on the dipstick is approx. 1.5 litre (1.3 Imp. qts.). Only use oils tested and recommend­ ed by Porsche. Your authorized dealer will gladly advise you. Also see chapter "Engine Oils". Cooling system including heating approx.
  • Page 95 SF/CD. ges. PORSCHE engines have long intervals that they can be used in PORSCHE engines between oil changes. You can make best use both as summer and winter oils (see chart of Viscosity...

  • Page 96: Dimensions

    Dimensions (with maximum permitted load) Overall width 1836 mm ( 72.28 ins) Wheelbase 2500 mm ( 98.43 ins) Height (unladen) 1282mm ( 50.47ins) Fronttrack 1549mm ( 61.00 ins) Ground clearance 120 mm ( 4.72 ins) Reartrack 1521 mm ( 59.80 ins) with widened track 1563 mm ( 61.50 i n s ) ·...
  • Page 101 Short Tips for Servicing Because your service station attendant may not be familiar with your Porsche we have listed the basic in- formation necessary to carry out service work. More detailed information can be found in the driver's manual. Fuel Tank The tank holds approx.

  • Page 102: Dipstick

    Battery The oil level must be between the max. and min. marks on the The battery is mounted under the rear of the vehicle and access is dipstick. The difference bet- through a cover in the spare wheel well. Check that the battery ween the two marks is approx.

  • Page 103: Spare Wheel

    Left-hand drive Right-hand drive Cooling Fluid (B) The cooling fluid level must reach the level mark on the expansion tank (engine cold). Caution: When the engine is hot open the filler cap to the first stage to release pressure before removing. Danger of scalding.

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