This 2.9 MT (265 hp) engine was fitted in the 981C Coupe 2-doors, which was produced by Porsche from 2008 to 2013. In addition to this engine, 7 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 | 13.8litre |
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| Highway fuel consumption per 100 km | 6.9litre |
| Mixed fuel consumption per 100 km | 9.4litre |
| Fuel tank capacity | 64litre |
| Cruising range | from 460 to 930km |
| Fuel | 98 RON |
| Emission standard | EURO V |
| Top speed | 265km/h |
| Acceleration (0–100 km/h) | 5.8second |
| Displacement | 2893cm3 |
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| Engine power | 265bhp |
| RPM at max power | from 7 200RPM |
| Maximum torque | 300Nm |
| RPM at max torque | 4400RPM |
| Engine type | Gasoline |
| Cylinder layout | Opposed |
| Injection type | Multi-point injection |
| Number of cylinders | 6 |
| Valves per cylinder | 4 |
| Bore | 89mm |
| Stroke | 77.5mm |
| Gearbox | Manual |
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| Number of gears | 6 |
| Drive wheels | Rear-wheel drive |
| Turning circle | 11.1m |
| Seats | 2 |
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| Length | 4347mm |
| Width | 1801mm |
| Height | 1304mm |
| Wheelbase | 2415mm |
| Front track | 1490mm |
| Rear track | 1534mm |
| Ground clearance | 121mm |
| Kerb weight | 1330kg |
| Gross weight | 1635kg |
| Min. boot capacity | 410litre |
| Max. boot capacity | 410litre |
| Body type | Coupe |
| Front suspension | Strut |
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| Rear suspension | Strut |
| Front brakes | Ventilated disc |
| Rear brakes | Ventilated disc |
| City | 16.6 litres / 100km |
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| Highway | 8.3 litres / 100km |
| Average | 11.3 litres / 100km |
Estimated from official figures. Actual consumption varies by driving style and conditions.