Why did Porsche make the Targa?
Buoyed by fears that the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) might ban convertibles with fully retractable soft-tops, Porsche developed the first 911 Targa out of perceived necessity, and not ingenuity.
When did the Porsche Carrera 3.0 Targa come out?
Porsche 911 Carrera 3.o Targa 1977 with great history and extremely original – very rare and in private collection. Sold new in Germany to a US officer who took the car with him to California in 1980. Current owner bought it in 2014 and re-imported it to France where it now is. 88.000 original miles – Electric windows …
How many Porsche 911 Targa’s were made?
During its short two year life span, only 3,687 cars were built – a tiny amount compared to nearly 58,000 911SCs and 76,500 3.2 Carreras produced. Of these 2,564 were coupes and only 1,123 produced in Targa format.
Is there a Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 turbo?
Today The Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 was the link between the coveted Carrera 2.7 RS and the legendary 930 Turbo. It was misunderstood for a long time but it is now stepping out of the shadow of these Porsche icons and is finally being appreciated by real collectors and enthusiasts.
Which is better a 1977 Porsche Carrera or 1977?
Due to the improvements mentioned above, the 1977 model is the better option today. But the ’76 models of the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 are extremely rare and of course also interesting vehicles. A much more important criterion for a decision to buy is the condition and history of the vehicle.
When did the Porsche Carrera 3.0 come out?
The new 3.0, conversely, was defined by what it lacked. It was, in essence, ‘a Turbo without the turbo’. On sale for just two years between 1976 and 1977, the Carrera 3.0 was the middle rung of a revised 911 range. The base model – called 911 Lux in some markets – retained a 165hp version of the 2.7-litre engine.
During its short two year life span, only 3,687 cars were built – a tiny amount compared to nearly 58,000 911SCs and 76,500 3.2 Carreras produced. Of these 2,564 were coupes and only 1,123 produced in Targa format.
Due to the improvements mentioned above, the 1977 model is the better option today. But the ’76 models of the Porsche 911 Carrera 3.0 are extremely rare and of course also interesting vehicles. A much more important criterion for a decision to buy is the condition and history of the vehicle.
What kind of transmission does a 1977 Carrera 3.0 have?
Featured in special order Z5 Sienna Metallic with its original 38 Cork leatherette interior with pinstripe velour inserts; this is one of only 365 Carrera 3.0 Targas produced in 1977, plus it is reported to run with its correct drivetrain that includes a five-speed manual transmission.