This 2.7 MT (217 hp) engine was fitted in the 986 Roadster 2-doors, which was produced by Porsche from 1996 to 2002. In addition to this engine, 5 other engines were also available for this body — their technical data and fuel economy are accessible by clicking the body name at the top of the page.
| City fuel consumption per 100 km | 14.6litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 7.4litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.9litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 64litre |
| Cruising range | from 440 to 860km |
| Fuel | 98 RON |
| Top speed | 250km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 6.6second |
| Displacement | 2687cm3 |
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| Engine power | 217bhp |
| RPM at max power | to 6 400RPM |
| Maximum torque | 261Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4750RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Opposed |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 85.5mm |
| Stroke | 78mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 5 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11m |
| Seats | 2 |
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| Length | 4315mm |
| Width | 1780mm |
| Height | 1290mm |
| Wheelbase | 2415mm |
| Front track | 1465mm |
| Rear track | 1528mm |
| Kerb weight | 1334kg |
| Gross weight | 1570kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 260litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 260litre |
| Body type | Roadster |
| Front suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts |
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| Rear suspension | Independent, MacPherson Struts |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 17.5 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.9 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11.9 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.