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11k Mile 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo For Sale!

11k Mile 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo For Sale!
Bid to get the chance to acquire a 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe at auction with Bring a Trailer! With just 11k miles and finished in With just 16k miles and finished in classic black over a black leather interior, this 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe is a perfect example...
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A Look Back At The Gemballa Avalanche

Originally built by German tuner Gemballa, the Avalanche was more than just a cosmetic upgrade. Boasting a powerful single-turbo engine and a host of performance modifications, it was a force to be reckoned with on the road. With only around 14 Avalanches ever produced, these cars are prized possessions for...
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Behind the Wheel of an Upgraded 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo

Makellos Classics, a California-based Porsche specialist, has reimagined the 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo, featured in a video from Autotopia LA on YouTube. This pro-touring Resto-Mod refines the original’s performance and usability while staying true to its heritage. The 930’s turbocharged flat-six engine now features a 3.5L setup with a 964...
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Custom Built 1985 Porsche 930 Turbo Slant Nose For Sale!

Our friends from PCarMarket is currently offering this 1985 Porsche 930 Turbo Slant Nose “Special Wishes” for sale with approximately 84,100 miles shown on its odometer. This particular Porsche 911 Turbo was custom built by Porsche’s Sonderwunsche Special Wishes department and was subsequently moved to Werk 1 in January of...
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Driving The First Ever Porsche 911 RSR (R1)

The Carrera RSR 3.0 stands as a rare gem among Porsches, renowned as one of the most triumphant Group 4 racing cars. Originally built in limited quantities for motorsport, it emerged in the mid-1970s as the prime choice for privateers seeking victory, especially at events like the prestigious 24 Hours...
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Driving The Legendary 1972 Porsche 911 RSR (R7)

The Carrera RSR 3.0 is one of those rare and super-special Porsches, and one of the most successful Group 4 racing cars ever. Today the Carrera RSR models rank among the most sought after of all Porsche 911 variants. The Carrera RSR 3.0 was made in small numbers for racing. For the privateer in...
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Euro-Spec 1983 Porsche 911SC Cabriolet Up For Sale!

After producing no convertibles for 18 years, Porsche launched the 911 SC Cabrio in the spring 1983. The top made extensive use of metal plates and fixed components to maintain rigidity at high speeds and offer some rollover protection. This 1983 Porsche 911SC Cabriolet currently available for sale on PCarMarket is...
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FOR SALE: 1975 Porsche 911S Coupe 3.8L Backdate

This 1975 Porsche 911S Coupe underwent an extensive restoration project. The car’s bodywork was chemically stripped and sandblasted, and various modifications were made. It received widened steel 911 Turbo fender flares, custom bumpers, LED projector headlights, and unique paint in Kingston Grey with Porsche logo stripes. The interior features custom...
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FOR SALE: 1977 Porsche 911S Coupe 3.2L In RSR Style

Bring A Trailer is currently offering a 1977 Porsche 911S coupe that has been modified in RSR style from its previous ownership. During the process, the car was repainted in Ivory White and fitted with gold-finished bumpers, steel rear fender flares, 9Haus H4 headlights, Sebring-style mirrors, a sunroof, dual exhaust...
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FOR SALE: 1982 Porsche 911 (930) Turbo

The 930 was the most capable supercar of its time and catapulted Porsche’s brand worldwide, keeping up with the likes of Ferrari and Lamborghini while still being usable day to day. But Porsche never stands still so the 911 Turbo 3.3 is an updated variant of that original 911 Turbo...
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FOR SALE: 1985 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe

For decades, Porsche has been renowned for its focus on performance in the automotive industry. One of its top models, the 911, particularly demonstrates this quality, even to this day. However, have you ever stopped to consider the advanced features of the older 911 models for their time? This 1985...
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FOR SALE: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe M505 Slant Nose

If you head over to Bring A Trailer now, you’ll have the chance to acquire one of the reported 33 US-market examples of a 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo that came equipped with the factory flachbau bodywork (M505). The package featured pop-up headlights, vented front fenders, side strakes, and extended side...
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FOR SALE: 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Slantnose Cabriolet

Live now on Mecum Auctions is perhaps one of the most popular Porsches of the 1980s, a beautiful 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo Slantnose. This example was built on May 27, 1987 and is reportedly one of the 130 factory-built 505 Flachbau Slantnose Turbo Cabriolets imported into the United States. With...
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FOR SALE: 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster

1989 Porsche 911 Speedster
One of Porsche’s most iconic cars ever was the 356 Speedster. The uniquely designed Speedster first came to life in 1954, initiated because U.S. Porsche importer Max Hoffman wanted a stripped-out, less expensive and more driver focused car. Porsche delivered that in spades with the 356 Speedster. The ’54 to...
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FOR SALE: Backdated 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Coupe

This 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera coupe was backdated with a twin-plug 3.4L flat-six around 2015 and painted in silver with black leather interior. It features a five-speed manual transaxle, limited-slip differential, 17″ Fuchs-style wheels, central fuel filler, yellow headlights, vented plastic side quarter windows, Rebel Racing suspension, roll bar, Cipher...
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FOR SALE: Modified 1979 Porsche 911SC Coupe 3.2L

This 1979 Porsche 911SC has received some modifications, such as adding IROC/RS body styling, an upgraded suspension, custom interior, gold Fuchs wheels, and a 3.2-liter Carrera engine with performance enhancements. After its completion in 2016, the current owner had it repainted in matte silver, installed new interior pieces, and recently...
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FOR SALE: Striking 1978 Porsche 911 3.0 SC

Collecting Cars is proud to offer a striking example of a 1978 Porsche 911 3.0 SC  featuring an all-black colour scheme and a number of cosmetic modifications. In model year 1978, the 911 model range was reduced to two models. The 911 SC (Super Carrera) took the place of the...
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For Sale: Well Preserved 1989 Porsche 911 Speedster

The Porsche 911 Carrera Speedster launched in 1989 as a one-year special. It had a frameless, raked windshield that was also 3.1 inches shorter than a Carrera’s. At the rear, the dual hump tonneau cover replaced the back seats, and to the driver’s right and left were roll-up windows. The...
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Getting Coffee In A Beautiful 911 Restomod By Sportec

If the current 911 restomods are not to your liking, you might be interested with the SUB1000 from Sportec. It’s a lightweight, fully reimagined 911, built on the iconic G model platform. The name, Sub1000, signifies its sub-1,000 kg weight, and indeed, it weighs just 990 kilograms. Check out this...
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Head-to-Head: Porsche 911 2.7 RS vs. 3.0 RS

In a recent episode of 9WERKS TV on YouTube, we are treated to comparison between two of the most coveted Porsche 911 Rennsport models ever made—the iconic 2.7 RS and its rarer sibling, the Carrera 3.0 RS. The 2.7 RS, introduced in 1973, was a homologation special designed to compete in...
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Magnus Walker Drives A Viking Porsche 930 Turbo

When Magnus Walker was invited to Fjord Lift event in Norway he quickly took the chance to drive a remarkable 930 Turbo through the beautiful roads of Norwegian fjords. In the video, Walker interviews the owner of the Porsche 930 Turbo, known as Johannes. Johannes shares that the car was...
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Magnus Walker Examines The Rinspeed Porsche R69 Turbo

The Rinspeed Porsche R69 Turbo, aka Porsche Testarossa, was a limited production car from Switzerland. It is believed that around 12 were built for clients in Europe and beyond. Although unofficial, the Testarossa nickname was popularly used for this car, which was likely not appreciated by Porsche or Ferrari. In...
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Porsche 911 (1965 – 1989) – VIN Numbers

1974 911 Coupe (911)
1965 – 1989 Porsche VIN Numbers Porsche used a variety of chassis and VIN numbering systems until 1981, when a major change was made to a 17 digit international code which remained current until the end of 911 production. All numbers for cars made between 1965 – 1990 are listed...
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Porsche 911 (Air-Cooled Era) – Common Problems & What to Look For

Common Problems with Air-Cooled Porsche 911s: What Every Buyer and Owner Should Know The F-Series, G-Series, 964 & 993 Few cars hold the iconic status of the air-cooled Porsche 911. From the first-generation F-Series (1964–1973) to the last air-cooled 993 (1994–1998), these classics represent more than just automotive excellence—they’re cultural...
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Porsche 911 (Air-Cooled Era) – Inspection & Buying Checklist

30 Point Air-Cooled Era Porsche 911 Buying & Inspection Checklist In this guide, we’ll walk you through a comprehensive 30-point checklist, covering everything you need to check irrespective which generation Porsche 911 you are looking to buy. We’ve even created a free, printable PDF version for each generation of air-cooled...
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Porsche 911 (G-Body) European Technical Spec Comparison

Porsche 911 (G, H, I & J) Technical Specifications & Model Comparison (European Variants) Comparison: European specs 911 MY1974-1977 Model 911 2.7 911 S 2.7 911 Carrera 2.7 911 Carrera 3.0 911 Turbo 3.0 Fuel feeding system K-Jetronic K-Jetronic Kugelfischer K-Jetronic K-Jetronic Power MY74-75 110kW, 76-77 121kW 129kW 154 kW...
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The Story

Porsche 911 (G-Series) – The Story

Porsche 911 (G-Series) - The Story
Porsche 911 (G-Series) (1973 – 1989) Story & History G-Model – The 2nd Generation Porsche 911 Premiere: September 12, 1973 IAA Frankfurt Starting with the model year 1968, Porsche internally assigned a letter to each model year – MY1968 was “A”, MY1969 was “B” and so on. Model year 1974...
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Porsche 911 2.7 (1974 – 1977)

The base model Porsche 911, along with the 2.7 Liter 911S and Carrera 2.7, was introduced for the 1974 model year with many significant changes to meet legislative requirements around the world for both impact safety and emissions. It was available in Coupe and Targa variants, sporting engine Type 911/92 with K-Jetronic fuel injection, rated at 150 hp. For the 1975, the base model was discontinued in North America. ROW got Coupe and Targa variants, featuring engine Type 911/41 rated at 150 hp.
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Porsche 911 2.7 Carrera Turbo (1974)

The first road-going 911 Turbo was not the familiar 930 that entered production in February 1975. Nor was it the engine-less prototype that had appeared at the Paris Motor Show in October 1973. Instead, it was a one-off narrow-bodied mule that was subsequently gifted to Ferry Porsche’s sister, Louise, on her 70th birthday in August 1974. Built on chassis 9115600042, this 2.7 Carrera Turbo also pre-dated the prototype 930 that was shown in almost production-ready at Frankfurt show in 1974.
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Porsche 911 25th Anniversary Edition (1975)

1975 PORSCHE 911S SILVER ANNIVERSARY EDITION
Commemorating 25 years of Porsche sports car production, the 911S Silver Anniversary Edition is distinguished by unique Diamond Silver Metallic paint and a special black leatherette and tweed interior. The first of Porsche’s commemorative ‘celebration’ cars, this Silver Anniversary was produced in a limited run of 1,063 examples, of which approximately 500 are reported to have made their way to the United States.
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Porsche 911 3.2 Speedster (1989)

Essentially a Carrera 3.2 with a chopped, more steeply raked windscreen and hood, plus a stripped-out interior. Most had wide Turbo bodies. Porsche insisted that the simple hood was not designed to be 100 per cent watertight. The first Porsche 911 Speedster was built in 1989 and it was the last vehicle with the old 911 body. Three decades passed before the Speedster made a comeback. Had a 3.2 L Aircooled Flat 6 and 2274 were produced for the 1989 model year.
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Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 (1974 – 1975)

In 1974, Porsche's performance version of the 911 was simply known as the 911 Carrera. It had new bumpers that complied to American regulations and the 2.7-liter engine from the Carrera RS 2.7. Other new features for 1974 included new seats, a full-width rear taillight. The Carrera deleted all the chrome off the car in favor of black window frames, wipers, doorhandles, but chrome could be ordered as an option. In 1976 Porsche replaced the Carrera with a new 3.0 liter variant.
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Porsche 911 Carrera 2.7 MFI (1974 – 1976)

In 1974 Porsche offered a high performance fuel injected Carrera specifically for the European market. These were close to 2.7 RS specification and are often referred to as the 2.7 or Euro Carrera. In many regards, this car is similar to the 1973 2.7 RS in touring trim, with its 210bhp 911/83 engine, but the 2.7 Carrera is based on the updated G-series body and interior. Later Carreras that reach American shores used had reduced power and throttle response compared to Euro counterparts.
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Porsche 911 Carrera 25th Anniversary Edition (1989)

For 1989, Porsche produced the 25th Anniversary Special Edition model to mark the 25th year of 911 production. The 1989 Porsche brochure lists production of 500 U.S. market cars, of which 300 were coupés (240 in silver metallic paint and 60 in satin black metallic), and 200 cabriolet models (160 in silver and 40 in black). All had "silk grey" leather with black accent piping and silk grey velour carpeting. Includes small bronze "25th Anniversary Special Edition" badges.
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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 (1976 – 1977)

As a successor to the Carrera 2.7 MFI, the Carrera 3.0 was fitted with a variation of the 930's engine without a Turbo. During its production period only 3,687 cars were made. The Carrera 3.0 was replaced by the Porsche 911 SC for model year 1978. Between 1976 and 1977, Porsche introduced the Carrera 3.0 with wide rear flares, optional whale-tail, and other luxury options. Built before the ‘911 SC’ it has everything the SC has, and more. It’s a different drive with more power @200bhp; more torque @188 ft/lb @4200rpm and it was 10% lighter too.
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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 “Turbo Look” (1984 – 1989)

Porsche introduced a new wide-body package option. Known as the M491 option it was commonly known as the "Turbo-Look". It gave the naturally aspirated cars the look and style of the 930 Turbo with wide wheel arches and the distinctive "tea tray" tail. It wasn't just about looks however, because M491 also got you the stiffer suspension shared with the Turbo and the superior Turbo braking system as well as the wider Turbo wheels. It was available on the Coupe, Cab and Targa.
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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 (1984 – 1989)

The replacement for the SC series came in 1984 as the 911 3.2 Carrera, reviving the Carrera name for the first time since 1977. This was the last iteration in the original 911 series, with all subsequent models featuring new body styling and new brake, electronic, and suspension technologies. Almost the same galvanised body as the SC. Engine was claimed to be 80 per cent new, and the first production 911 to feature an ECU to control the ignition and fuel systems.
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Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Clubsport (1987 – 1989)

The 911 Carrera Club Sport was Porsche refocusing on what they do best – high performance, lightweight motoring. This is probably the most underrated Porsche ever made. Manufactured between August 1987 and September 1989 only 340 cars. It had a blueprinted, high revving engine mated to a modified short-shift, close-ratio G50 gearbox. It had track-bias suspension modifications too.
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Porsche 911 Carrera Commemorative Edition (1988)

In 1988, Porsche produced 875 examples of the CE or Commemorative Edition 911 Carrera in coupe, targa and cabriolet variants to mark the production of the 250,000th 911. Distinguishing features include special diamond blue metallic paint with color-matched Fuchs wheels, front and rear spoilers, and interior carpets and leather. These cars also featured Dr. Ferdinand Porsche's signature embroidered on the seats in the headrest area.
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Porsche 911 Carrera RS 3.0 (1974)

Following the famous 1973 F-model 911 Carrera RS 2.7, Porsche built its successor based on the G-model and it was called the 911 Carrera RS 3.0. With its 172 kW engine, it was the most powerful series production street-legal Porsche made so far. With its new 3.0-liter engine, featuring mechanical fuel injection, it was capable of 230 hp. While 1,580 Carrera RS 2.7s were built for 1973, only 56 Carrera RS 3.0s were built for 1974.
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Porsche 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 (1974 – 1975)

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For the 1974 racing season 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 (246 kW) and RSR Turbo 2.1 (338+ kW) were created - the 3.0L for the customer teams and the 2.1 turbo for Porsche’s own team. The Carrera RSR 3.0 was made in small numbers for racing. The 3.0 RSR would go on to become the most successful Group 4 racing car of its time thanks to its combination of low weight, immense Porsche 917 brakes, impeccable handling, and a 330+hp naturally aspirated flat-6.
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Porsche 911 Carrera Turbo 2.1 (1974)

For 1974 both the 911 Carrera RSR 3.0 and RSR Turbo 2.1 were created - the 3.0L for the customer teams and the 2.1 turbo for Porsche’s own team. The 911 Carrera RSR Turbo 2.1 developed 338-368 kW in power, but as the engine was small, the turbo lag was big and it wasn’t as easy to drive out of the corners as it was with the 3-litre normally aspirated car. Weight reduction measures included plastic hoods, fender flares and doors and an aluminium safety cage.
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Engines

Porsche 911 Engine Numbers (1965 – 1989)

Porsche 911 (Early Years & G-Series) Engine Codes By the time the G-Series was release, the standard engine was now 2.7-litres in comparison to 2.4 in the earlier model. 2.7 – 3.0-litre engines had been used earlier, but were reserved for motorsport models. The 154 kW Bosch/Kugelfischer-injected Carrera-engine used in...
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