Porsche M97/01 Specs

Porsche M97/01 engine specs: 233.3 ci (3.8L), 6-cylinder, 3.8976" bore x 3.2598" stroke, 11.8:1 compression.

Dimensions

Displacement233.3 ci / 3.8 L
Bore3.8976"
Stroke3.2598"
Cylinders6
Compression ratio11.8:1
Bore/stroke ratio1.196

Construction

Block materialaluminum
Head materialaluminum
ValvetrainDOHC
Fuel typegas
Advertised HP355 hp

What these numbers mean

Bore/stroke character1.196 — oversquare — bore exceeds stroke, which favours higher RPM and larger valves
Mean piston speed at 6,000 RPM3,260 ft/min — conservative for a street engine
Displacement per cylinder38.9 ci
Static compression11.8:1 — high enough that pump premium or better is normally required

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