This version of the 911 accelerated from 0– 60 mph (97 km/h) in 5.4 seconds (Car & Driver tested 5.3 seconds for the US version[11]) and had a top speed of 150 mph (240 km/h) as measured by Autocar. In all, 2099 units were produced. Its 3-litre engine had K-Jetronic CIS fuel injection. However, Peugeot protested on the grounds that in France it had exclusive rights to car names formed by three numbers with a zero in the middle. 2.2 L 125–180 PS (92–132 kW; 123–178 hp) SCs sold in the UK could be specified with the Sport Group Package (UK) which added stiffer suspension, the rear spoiler, front rubber lip and black Fuchs wheels [de]. The US Carrera 2.7 was restricted to the 2.7 K-Jetronic engine as the MFI RS engine was banned on emission grounds. From its inception, the 911 was modified both by private teams and the factory itself for racing, rallying and other types of automotive competition. [5] RS stands for Rennsport in German, meaning "racing sport". 1967 Porsche 911 - 2.0 S Targa - Possibly the first glass window Targa, unique options! It was re-introduced into the United States in 1986. Thank You for Visiting! Only in 1989, its last year of production, was the 930 equipped with a five-speed gearbox. It started as a design under Helmuth Bott in 1983 but was not manufactured until six years later. It was the MY 1984 911 3.2 Carrera, reviving the Carrera name for the first time since 1977. Step forward the 911 Targa. It featured the stiffer turbo suspension and the superior turbo braking system as well as the wider turbo wheels. In 1972 a tremendous effort was made to improve the handling of the 911. MY 1974 was the introduction of impact bumpers to conform with low speed protection requirements of U.S. law, these bumpers being so successfully integrated into the design that they remained unchanged for 15 years. The name was changed for its market launch in 1964. Derived from the transmission in the Porsche 908 race car, the 915 did away with the 901/911 transmission's "dog-leg" style first gear arrangement, opting for a traditional H pattern with first gear up to the left, second gear underneath first, etc. The original Porsche 911 (pronounced nine eleven, German: Neunelfer) is a luxury sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. During its two-year life span, only 3687 cars were built. Porsche 911 (1963 - 1973) At Classic Driver, we offer a worldwide selection of Porsche 911s … Total production of the 911 3.2 Carrera series was 76,473 cars (35,670 coupé, 19,987 cabrio, 18,468 targ a).[14]. Later on in that year, a Carrera Club Sport (Row) with the identification number WP0ZZZ91ZFS101166 was special ordered after a Porsche driver was particularly inspired by the club sport prototype on the track. It has barely changed since 1963, and has shaped the DNA of all Porsche models. The earliest editions of the 911 had an air-cooled, rear-mounted, 2.0 L (1,991 cc) Two special editions of the Carrera were produced – the "Commemorative Edition" in 1988 to commemorate 250,000 911s produced and an "Anniversary" edition in 1989 which was the model's 25th year of production. Finished In Authentic Colors. The famous, distinctive and durable design was introduced in autumn 1963 and built through 1989. With a weight of only 1,050 kg (2,310 lb), these models are often regarded as the best classic mainstream 911s. Starting in MY 1978, the new 3.0 L 911 SC (2,994 cc) was now the second generation basic 911 model. Not only was the car a true convertible, but it also featured four-wheel drive, although this was dropped in the production version. [10] The new swept volume of 3,164 cc was achieved using the 95 mm (3.7 in) bore (from the previous SC model) combined with the 1978 Turbo 3.3 crankshaft's 74.4 mm (2.9 in) stroke. The Carrera RSR 3.0 and Carrera RSR Turbo (its 2.1 L engine due to a 1.4x equivalency formula) were made in low numbers for racing. Bearing in mind Porsche's largest market being the US, the 930 Turbo, Carrera 3.0 and all subsequent models used aluminium alloy crankcases which were around 15 lb (7 kg) heavier. This 1973 Porsche 911 S Targa is finished in the original color of Ivory, paint code (132), with Brown leather. This enabled them to be run on lower-octane fuel. This Porsche 911SC Targa from 1980 was imported to the Netherlands from Canada in 2016. Find the best selection of pre-owned Porsche 911 For Sale in the US. Ambition and determination are two very strong traits when it comes to restoring a car. It was equipped with a removable roof panel and a removable plastic rear window (although a fixed glass version was offered alongside from 1968). The 911T was carbureted, except in the United States where it also used MFI, which accounts for the 7 kW (9 hp) power difference between the two. In model year 1980, Porsche offered a Weissach special edition version of the 911 SC, named after the town in Germany where Porsche has their research center. Lastly, the aforementioned 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition Chronograph by Porsche Design is shown below and, seeing that it is exclusively available to buyers of the model, also limited to 992 units. The use of thin metal plate panels and a spartan interior enabled the shipping weight to be reduced to around 900 kg (2,000 lb). The fitting of a 5-blade engine fan instead of the usual 11-blade further compounded the situation. In total, 1,580 were made, comfortably exceeding the 500 that had to be made to qualify for the vital FIA Group 4 class. [12] Almost indistinguishable from the SC, external clues are the front fog lights, which were integrated into the front valance in the Carrera. The body shape is distinctive, thanks to wide wheel-arches to accommodate the wide tires, and a large rear spoiler often known as a "whale tail" on the early cars, and "tea-tray" on the later ones. Erwin Komenda, the leader of the Porsche car body construction department, was also involved in the design. In 1974 the engine size was increased to 2,687 cc, giving an increase in torque. [citation needed] This emerged in 1975 in California where thermal reactors, aimed at reducing emissions, were fitted below the cylinder heads thus causing heat build up around the magnesium crankcase and then made worse by the lean running K-Jetronic CIS. As with the predecessor model, the new Targa generation comes in two versions available exclusively with all-wheel drive. By continuing to visit this site you agree to our use of cookies. The early cars are known for their exhilarating acceleration coupled with challenging handling characteristics and extreme turbo lag. The 912 was built along side the 911 until 1969. At Classic Driver, we offer a worldwide selection of Porsche 911s for sale. The Porsche 911, the company icon, had been saved, and I believe the company was saved with it.”[9]. Good paintwork, the paintwork is in good condition. RELATED. A semi-automatic (clutchless manual) Sportomatic model, composed of a torque converter, automatic clutch, and a conventional four-speed manual transmission, was added to the product lineup. 911 Carrera & Targa Modelleri Modellerini keşfet. This had the effect of moving the weight of almost 8.5 L (9 US quarts) of oil from outside the wheelbase to inside, improving weight distribution and thus, handling. Officially called the Supersport, it was commonly known as the "Turbo-look". Despite the lower power output of the 911E compared to the 911S, the 911E was quicker during acceleration up to 160 km/h (99 mph). Sports car, first and second generations of the Porsche 911, For the full lineage of the Porsche 911 models, see, 2.0-litre / O, A and B series (1964–1969), 2.7-litre / G, H, I and J series (1974–1977), SC / L, M, A, B, C and D series (1978–1983), 3.2 Carrera / E, F, G, H, I, J and K series (1984–1989), Sales brochure 1035.20 for 2.7 litre "Porsche 911", "Porsche 911S" and "Porsche Carrera", VW-Porsche Vertriebsgesellschaft mbH, (circa 1973). PORSCHE 911 Targa (901) (1967 - 1973) Updated: 6 September 2020. The chassis was largely similar to that of the 1973 Carrera RSR and the brake system was from the Porsche 917. However, cars sold in the US market retained their lower-compression 180 PS (130 kW; 180 hp) engines throughout. 1970 Porsche 911 - 2.2L S Orange Signal fully restored. It was mated to a five-speed manual "Type 901" transmission. Due to the 911's unusual engine placement (rear-mounted, with most of the vehicle's weight concentrated over the rear axle), early 911's were prone to oversteer when driven at the limit, and could easily spin in the hands of an inexperienced driver. When 911 sales began to decline by the early 1970s, Porsche executives approved work on the Porsche 928 in 1971. For 1976 a special run of 113 coupes with MFI were made. The original Porsche 911 was a luxury sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. … This 1972 Porsche 911T Targa is an excellent original matching numbers car to restore and a very desirable outside oil filler only year only model. It was succeeded by a modified version, internally referred to as Porsche 964 but still sold as Porsche 911, as are current models. Join our 250,000 users ... Porsche 901 (1963-1963) Porsche 904 Carrera (1963-1965) Porsche 906 Carrera (1965-1966) Porsche 907 (1967-1968) Porsche 908 (1968-1970) Porsche 909 (1968-1968) Porsche 911s dominated the Trans Am Series under two liter class in the sixties, winning the championship from 1967 to 1969. Eylül 1963 Frankfurt Otomobil Fuarı'nda ilk kez basın tanıtımı yapılmıştır.. İlk tanıtımda model ismi, aynı zamanda fabrikadaki tasarım sürecinde kod adı da olan Porsche 901'dir. Both were cosmetic packages with limited production. Initially offered only as a coupe, the Targa joined the 911 lineup in 1967 with either a glass or soft folding rear window and a rigid Targa bar. [3], The 911 B17 is a concept designed by Pininfarina, which took a standard 911 and lengthened the wheelbase by 7.5 in (190 mm), resulting in a car that weighed almost 2,500 lb (1,100 kg).[4]. Due to stricter emissions regulations, the 930 was withheld from the US and Japanese markets from 1981 through 1985. The staple 130 PS (96 kW; 130 hp) model was renamed the 911L. In spite of its overall capability, it never outsold the 911, and unlike its smaller, sportier sibling, it achieved little success in racing. At the time, Porsche claimed it was 80% new. Wilkinson, Stephan (2005) "The Gold-Plated Porsche". The Bosch K-Jetronic CIS varied fuel pressure to the injectors dependent on the mass airflow. Satılık Porsche 911 fiyatları ve araba modellerinin en güncel ilanları Türkiye'nin en büyük otomobil pazarı sahibinden.com'da! Available between 2002 and 2004, the Porsche 911 Targa is the rarest bodystyle in the 996 series, with approximately 5,100 built.The Targa used what has become genericized as a “targa” roof – a single, lift-off panel to offer an open-air experience while giving rollover protection not afforded by … Alloy wheels from Fuchs, in a distinctive 5-leaf design, were offered for the first time. Search Used Porsche 911 listings. Its inclusion is likely due to its resemblance to a coupé. Having possibly only covered 9,000 miles in its lifetime, this Porsche has certainly seen much better days. In RS Touring form it weighed 1,075 kg (2,370 lb), in Sport Lightweight form it was about 100 kg (220 lb) lighter, the saving coming from the thin-gauge steel used for parts of the bodyshell and also the use of thinner glass. It had the wide RS rear wings and also the ducktail for the 1974 model (except for the German market). The cars were available with a choice of either 2,466 cc or 2,492 cc engines, producing 270 PS (266 hp; 199 kW) at 8,000 rpm. It finished fifth in the 1965 Monte Carlo Rally and is now housed in the Porsche Museum.[15]. The 915 transmission was carried over from the SC series for the first three model years. Fuel injection arrived both for the 911S and a new middle model, the 911E. Less than 6,000 were built. [7] In 1982, a Ferry Porsche Edition was made and a total of 200 cars were sold with this cosmetic package. Changes in the fuel map & chip programming from October 1986, further improved the power to 217 bhp (162 kW; 220 PS) at 5,900 rpm for North American delivered cars as well as for other markets requesting low emissions, like Germany. 3.0 L Turbo 260 PS (190 kW; 260 hp). The fuel relay that is mounted externally on the DME is known to be a weak point of the system. The 911 traces its roots to sketches drawn by Ferdinand "Butzi" Porsche in 1959. The car has not been restored and no welding has been done. Therefore, the 911S's horsepower decreased from 190 to 175 PS (140–128 kW) despite the displacement increase from 2.4 to 2.7 L. However, the engine did have increased drivability. Bring one home for around $120,650. With the new engine, power was increased to 207 bhp (154 kW; 210 PS) at 5,900 rpm for North American-delivered cars and to 231 bhp (172 kW; 234 PS) at 5,900 rpm for most other markets. 171 narrow body examples were built, and 823 examples were built for the US market. With the power and torque increases, the 2.4 L cars also got a newer, stronger transmission, identified by its Porsche type number 915. The use of K-Jetronic CIS Bosch fuel injection in two of the three models in the line up— the 911 and 911S models, retaining the narrow rear wings of the old 2.4, now had a detuned version of the RS engine producing 150 and 175 bhp (110 and 129 kW) respectively. F R E E S H I P P I N G ~ W O R L D W I D E. UPS / USPS . This was further improved in 1987, with the addition of a thermostatically controlled fan. The RS was built so that Porsche could enter racing formulae that demanded that a certain minimum number of production cars were made. Very modest cosmetic changes were made throughout the lifespan of the Carrera, with a redesigned dash featuring larger air conditioning vents appearing in 1986. [citation needed] For racing at this time, the 911 ST was produced in limited numbers (the production run for the ST only lasted from 1970 to 1971.) I remember rising from my chair, walking over to the chart, taking a black marker pen, and extending the 911 program bar clean off the chart. This page was last edited on 11 February 2021, at 00:03. Three basic models were available throughout the Carrera years – coupé, targa and cabriolet. 1970 Porsche 911 - 2.2 T, schöner Zustand ! 911 Chassis Code:: A Series. Some say this was because the dog-leg shift to second gear was inconvenient for city driving, other say it was due to Porsche's desire to put 5th gear outside the main transmission housing where it could easily be changed for different races. To facilitate filling of the oil tank, Porsche installed an oil filler door (much like the fuel filler door on the left front fender) on the right rear quarter panel. It proved very popular with 4,214 sold in its introductory year, despite its premium price relative to the open-top targa. The original Porsche 911 (pronounced nine eleven, German: Neunelfer) is a luxury sports car made by Porsche AG of Stuttgart, Germany. [13], In 1985, Porsche built a Club Sport prototype with the identification number WP0ZZZ91ZF100848. The market for 911s has been unreachable for most, but the 1978-1983 Porsche 911SC Targa—with an air-cooled flat-six—is still in the affordable range. Porsche had feared the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) would outlaw fully open convertibles[citation needed], an important market for the 356. The car was repainted in 2-component paint. In 1984, Porsche also introduced the M491 option. The 912 was discontinued, with the 914 taking its place as Porsche's entry model. Now up for auction is this 1973 Porsche 911 Targa bb widebody finished in Black over a custom red leather interior. 2021 Porsche 911 Targa Is Back With a Manual and That Crazy Folding Roof. Porsche's engineers felt that the weight of the extra luxury, safety and emissions equipment on these cars was blunting performance compared to the earlier, lighter cars with the same power output, so in non-US cars, power was increased to 188 PS (138 kW; 185 hp) for 1980, then finally to 204 PS (150 kW; 201 hp). Also produced for the 1976 "model year", for the U.S. market, was the 912E, a 4-cylinder version of the 911 like the 912 that had last been produced in 1969. The unmistakable silhouette of the 911 is characterized by its iconic flyline. Porsche 911 Red Book 1965-1999 Motorbooks International. This slightly heavier version also featured a hydraulically operated clutch. The 2016 Porsche 911 Targa is a stylish, brand-new expression from the Stuttgart carmaker, almost exotic-looking compared with the coupe. It was a two-seat convertible that featured a low swept windshield. Weight was up by 45 kg (99 lb) to 1,120 kg (2,469 lb). Porsche 911 Targa 4S Modeli'nin teknik özellikleri ve tasarım detaylarını inceleyebilirsiniz. To improve oil cooling, a finned cooler replaced the serpentine lines in the front passenger fender well. Die-Cast Metal. In 1981, a Cabriolet concept car was shown at the Frankfurt Motor Show. Period Gold Metallic & Yellow. It used a 911S engine.[4]. It used the I-series chassis and the 2.0 Volkswagen engine from the Porsche 914. The new car made its public debut at the 1963 Frankfurt Motor Show (German: Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung). In 1974 Porsche introduced the first production turbocharged 911. 3.0 L 180–204 PS (132–150 kW; 178–201 hp) 1967 Porsche 911 S Targa restored by Porsche Classic Factory Restoration This 1967 model is also one of just 925 first-generation Targa S models. The Carrera RS models, valued by collectors, are considered by many to be the greatest classic 911s of all-time. The Targa is neither a cabriolet nor a coupé, neither a hard top nor a saloon, but something completely new: the first safety cabriolet in … Although they are admirable, they can get you into trouble, like with this ’72 Porsche 911 Targa. Back in late 1966, the very first 911 Targa … It was initially designated as the "Porsche 901", after its internal project number. The Lyons Press. The 930 was replaced in 1990 with a 964 version featuring the same 3.3 L engine. New inlet manifold and exhaust systems were fitted. [clarification needed] Weight was down to 960 kg (2,120 lb). This was Porsche's first cabriolet since the 356 of the mid-1960s. They would later go on to win the championship in 1973, 1974, and 1980. Of these 2564 were coupés and 1123 Targas. Including, of course, the 911 Cabriolet and Targa models. A timeless design, a contemporary interpretation. The 911 C 20 is a prototype based on the standard 911 but lengthened by 13.6 in (345 mm) over the stock car. While this system was exceedingly reliable, it did not allow the use of as "hot" cams as MFI or carburettors allowed. It was available either as a coupe or a Targa. The unmistakable silhouette of the 911 is characterized by its iconic flyline. The 911 with solar flair is on the wish lists of many sports car collectors By Jeff Koch from October 2010 issue of Hemmings Motor News. It was succeeded by a modified version, internally referred to as Porsche 964 but still sold as Porsche 911, as are current models. There have been turbocharged variants of each subsequent generation of 911. Mechanically, the 911 was notable for being rear engined and air-cooled. It was in effect a Carrera 3 (known as a 911S in the United States) detuned to provide 180 PS (130 kW; 180 hp). The original 911 series is often cited as the most successful competition car ever[citation needed], especially when its variations are included, mainly the powerful 911-derived 935 which won 24 Hours of Le Mans and other major sports cars races outright against prototypes. [citation needed]. The 1963 Porsche Crest appears on the key fob and is embossed on the head restraints and key pouch. I noticed a chart on the wall of Professor Bott’s office. History of the Porsche Targa 05/26/2020. The 911 Speedster (option M503), a low-roof version of the Cabriolet which was evocative of the Porsche 356 Speedster of the 1950s, was produced in limited numbers (2104) between January 1989 and July 1989 as both a narrow body car and a Turbo-look, which also featured 930 brakes, wheels, suspension, and front valence. The new car made its public debut at the 1963[2] Internationale Automobil-Ausstellung, better known to English speakers as the Frankfurt Motor Show. The name "Targa" – plate or plaque in Italian – came from the Targa Florio sports car road race in Sicily, in which Porsche had scored seven victories since 1956, with four more to come through 1973. In 1976, the Porsche 924 took this car's place for the 1977 "model year" and beyond. This last in the subsequently discontinued event is especially notable as it was won with a 911 Carrera RS against prototypes entered by Italian factories of Ferrari and Alfa Romeo. 1973 Porsche 911 - Carrera RS 2.7 Touring, 1965 Porsche 911 - SWB race car - 'the worlds most famous 2.0L Porsche', 1970 Porsche 911 - Porsche 911 E Coupé 2.2 ’70 Black-Black, 1969 Porsche 911 - Porsche 911 Softwindow ’69 Bahama Yellow, 1968 Porsche 911 - Porsche 911 Softwindow ’68 Bloodorange, 1968 Porsche 911 - 911L 2,0l SWB - kurzer Radstand. Power output was slightly down on the Carrera 2.7 at 200 bhp (150 kW) although the 188 lb/ft of torque was now available at 4,200 rpm. Porsche 911, ilk Porsche modeli ve Volkswagen Beettle'ın daha sportif hali olan 356 serisinin yerine; daha büyük, konforlu ve güçlü bir araç koymak amacıyla tasarlanmıştır. Porsche 911 Red Book 1965-1999 Motorbooks International. The well known problem of pulled cylinder head studs with the K-Jetronic 2.7 engine only occurred in hot climates. All Porsche 911 1st Series Targa versions offered for the year 1966 with complete specs, performance and technical data in the catalogue of cars. 2.4 L 130–190 PS (96–140 kW; 130–190 hp) It’s easy to look at the new Porsche 911 Targa 4S Heritage Design Edition and think, “wow, that looks really cool.” You might pick out a design element you remember from Targa models of yesteryear, then go on to another subject.However, if you’re a classic vehicle appraiser like Laura Kukuk, everything is about the details. Factory times were more modest: 0-60 mph time of 6.3 seconds for the US version and 6.1 seconds for cars outside the American market. Sales of the Supersport were particularly strong for its first two years in the United States because the desirable 930 was not available. Satılık Porsche 911 Targa 4S fiyatları ve araba modellerinin en güncel ilanları Türkiye'nin en büyük otomobil pazarı sahibinden.com'da! Grey with tan interior. Starting out with a 3.0 L engine producing 260 PS (190 kW; 260 hp), it rose to 3.3 L and 300 PS (220 kW; 300 hp) for 1978. The Targa version, with a stainless steel-clad roll bar, appeared the same year. B+B Auto Exclusive or simply “BB” was founded in Frankfurt in 1974 by Rainer and Dieter Buchmann as a highly exclusive automotive customization firm that has become most recognized for its work with Porsche 911s. The Carrera 3.0 was given the same diecast aluminium crankcase as the 930 or ’911 Turbo’. Larger and featuring a front-mounted V8 engine considerably more powerful than the contemporary 911's flat six, the 928 was intended to be a comfortable grand tourer rather than a dedicated sports car. Although these cars could be sold for extraordinary premiums over the standard models, the company's reluctance to invest in research and development of the entire 911 line at that time turned out to be an almost fatal decision not only for the 911, but for the company. In 1987, the Carrera got a new five-speed gearbox sourced from Getrag, model number G50 with proven Borg-Warner synchronizers. Two of them stretched far into the future, but the 911 program stopped at the end of 1981. 3.2 L 207 PS (152 kW; 204 hp)–231 PS (170 kW; 228 hp) This is the 336th 911 S Targa produced of the 925 total for the 1973 model year. A new, higher-displacement motor, a 3.2-liter horizontally opposed flat 6 cylinder, was utilized. In late 1989, the 911 (930) underwent a major evolution, with the introduction of the Type Porsche 964 (1989–1993). 911S models also gained a discreet spoiler under the front bumper to improve high-speed stability. It was succeeded by a modified version, internally referred to as Porsche 964 but still sold as Porsche 911, as are current models. It went on sale in 1964. In 1969, the slightly lengthened B series was introduced. 1967-'69 Porsche 911 Targa. Sales of the 911 remained so strong however, that Porsche revised its strategy and decided to inject new life into the 911 editions. An improvement in fuel-efficiency was due to the DME providing a petrol cut-off on the overrun. Since the inception of the iconic Porsche 911 in 1963, Zuffenhausen had been investigating ways of making an open-top version of their range-topping sports car. Designated M439, it was offered in two colors with the turbo whale tail & front chin spoiler, body color-matched Fuchs [de] alloy wheels and other convenience features as standard. [citation needed], Vehicle Identification Number (Vin #) 9111120162 Cabriolet Porsche 911 (1963-1972) The Original 911 - The birth of an icon - As the successor to the Porsche 356, the 911 conquered the hearts of sports car fans right from the start.The very first 911 began life as the Type 901 at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1963. We use cookies to enhance your experience. This is universally known as the "2.4L" engine, despite its displacement being closer to 2.3 litres— perhaps to emphasize the increase over the 2.2 L. The new power ratings for the T were 130 hp (97 kW), or 140 hp (104 kW) in the U.S., 165 hp (123 kW) for the E and 190 hp (142 kW) for the S. The 911E and 911S used mechanical fuel injection (MFI) in all markets. 49 Carrera RSR cars were built with 2.8 L; 171.4 cu in (2,808 cc) engines producing 300 PS (296 hp; 221 kW). Including, of course, the 911 Cabriolet and Targa models. In addition, higher domed pistons increased the compression ratio from 9.8 to 10.3:1 (although only 9.5:1 for the US market). Porsche introduced the 911 Targa at the International Motor Show in Frankfurt in September 1965. In 1979 Porsche had made plans to replace the 911 with their new 928. In January 1973, U.S. 911Ts were transferred to the new K-Jetronic CIS (Continuous Fuel Injection) system from Bosch. The "SC" designation was reintroduced by Porsche for the first time since the 356 SC (as distinguished from the race-engined 356 Carrera). 1963 Porsche 911 S Coupe & Targa. The 911 was introduced as a concept car at the Frankfurt Motor Show in 1963, as a … The 110 PS (81 kW; 110 hp) 911T was also launched in 1967 and effectively replaced the 912. The Carrera 2.7 was mechanically similar to the 1973 RS, inheriting its 210 bhp (157 kW) MFI engine and still weighed the same at 1075 kg (2370 lb). It was almost twice as expensive as the 2.7 RS but offered a fair amount of racing capability for that price. In 1987, Porsche decided to produced 340 units for their customers that wanted a track inspired road car, the club sport lost around 50 kg (110 lb) in weight by ditching non-essential equipment such as the radio, sunroof, A/C and the rear seats. The 911 3.2 Carrera was the second iteration of the 911 series, with all subsequent models featuring new body styling with new brake, electronic and suspension technologies. Specs datasheet with technical data and performance data plus an analysis of the direct market competition of Porsche 911 Carrera Targa in 1984, the model with 2-door targa coupe body and Boxer-6 3164 cm3 / 193.1 cui engine size, 170 kW / 231 PS / 228 hp (DIN) of power, 281 Nm / 207 lb-ft of torque, 5-speed manual powertrain for Europe . The story of the 911 Targa begins after the United States had imposed stricter regulations on convertibles in the mid ’60’s due to rollover concerns. In addition to a Coupé and a Targa version, a Cabriolet was also available as of model year 1983. Tested: 1969 Porsche 912 vs. 911T Targa, 911E, 911S From the Archive: The 911 enters '69 with a new flat-six engine and some technological advancements. It was during this time, that Porsche AG decided the long-term fate of the 911. As demand for the Turbo soared in the late 1980s, Porsche introduced novelty variants including a slant-nose version (option M505/M506), while not significantly improving the range mechanically. [citation needed] The oil tank was subsequently relocated to its original position for model year 1973, and remained there until it was relocated within the wheelbase for the 964 models. There are few sportscars that live up to the legacy of Porsche‘s 911 — a car that’s maintained the same recipe since it first rolled out of the factory in 1963. The power was supplied by a 4-cylinder high-performance fuel injection motor also used in the Volkswagen 411. It was a style that resembled the Porsche 930 Turbo with wide wheel arches and the distinctive "tea tray” tail. The 911 S Targa was delivered to the Porsche dealer Hülpert in Dortmund on 24 January 1967. Production figures of the car soon qualified its racing version for FIA Group 4 competition as the Porsche 934 of 1976. By 1989, the club sport was no longer produced which makes it today a collectible with its blueprinted engine and low production numbers. It has barely changed since 1963, and has shaped the DNA of all Porsche models. It depicted the ongoing development schedules for the three primary Porsche product lines: 944, 928 and 911. [8] Cabriolet versions of the 911 have been offered ever since. The turbo car came second at the 24 Hours of Le Mans in 1974, a significant event in that its engine would form the basis of many future Porsche attempts in sports car racing, and can be regarded as the start of its commitment to turbocharging.