The A-Z of Racing Cars


Porsche 804




Campaigned in 1962.

Chief designerDr. Ernst Fuhrmann
EngineDr. Hans Hönick, Hans Mezger
Engine
ModelPorsche
TypeAir-cooled, 8-cylinder horizontally-opposed, DOHC, 2VPC
Capacity1494 cc
Bore x Stroke66.00 x 54.60 mm
Max Power184 BHP @ 9300 rpm
Compression Ratio10:1
Fuel System4 x 38 mm Weber dual-barrel downdraft carburettors
Transmission
Gearbox6-speed Porsche all-synchromesh
ClutchFichtel & Sachs single dry plate
Final driveLimited-slip differential
Other
Chassis TypeSteel multi-tubular space-frame (mild-steel 15 to 30x1 mm diameter tubes)
Suspension, FrontStrutted top wishbones, wide-base lower wishbones, radius arms, longitudinal torsions bars, Koni shock-dampers
Suspension, RearUn-equal length wishbones, longitudinal torsions bars, Koni shock-dampers
Brakes (Front and rear)Solid Porsche discs, outboard, twin-pot calipers
Tyres, FrontDunlop Racing 5.00 x 15
Tyres, RearDunlop Racing 6.50 x 15
Wheels (Front and rear)Porsche pressed steel 15"
Dimensions
Wheelbase2300 mm
Length3620 mm
Weight452 kg
Track (Front and rear)1302 mm / 1292 mm
Width797 mm
Height800 mm
Fuel tank125 litres
Top speed270 km/h


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