1974 Porsche 911 S Targa 5MT
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- Photo: Porsche 911 Carrera RS, Bj. 1972-73, Front (2016-07-02 02 Sp) by Lothar Spurzem, CC BY-SA 2.0 de, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (65770) by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1973 Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 Chassis 9113601383 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 911 Carrera RS 2.7 (1972) Solitude Revival 2022 1X7A0355 by Alexander Migl, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1976 Porsche 911 2.7 by Khutuck, Public domain, via Wikimedia Commons
The 1974 Porsche 911 S Targa 5MT is a 167-hp 2.7-liter flat-6 with a 5-speed manual and rear-wheel drive.
It makes 167 horsepower at 6,200 rpm and 168 lb-ft of torque at 4000 rpm.
The 911 measures 168.9 inches long on a 89.3-inch wheelbase and has a curb weight of 2,425 lb.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 2.7L air-cooled SOHC flat-6 |
| Displacement | 2.7 L |
| Horsepower | 167 hp @ 6,200 rpm |
| Torque | 168 lb-ft @ 4000 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 90 x 70.4 mm |
| Compression Ratio | 8.5:1 |
| Injection Type | Bosch K-Jetronic CIS |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 5-speed manual |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Recommended Fuel | 91 octane (regular grade) |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | Wishbone with shock-absorber struts, torsion bars |
| Rear Suspension | Independent semi-trailing arms, torsion bars |
| Front Stabilizer Bar | Yes |
| Brakes | |
| Front Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Rear Brake Disc | Ventilated disc |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Wheels Front | 6J x 15 light alloy |
| Wheels Rear | 6J x 15 light alloy |
| Tires Front | 185/70 VR 15 |
| Tires Rear | 185/70 VR 15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168.9 in |
| Width | 63.4 in |
| Height | 52 in |
| Wheelbase | 89.3 in |
| Cargo Volume | 7 ft³ |
| Curb Weight | 2,425 lbs |
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Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
3 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1974 Porsche 911. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1974 PORSCHE 911. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.