Is the 1978 Porsche 911 SC rear engined?

Is the 1978 Porsche 911 SC rear engined?

Since our test car, the 1978 911 SC, may well be the last new model in the 911 series—the last rear-engined Porsche, for that matter—we begin our examination of the car by asking a question. Have you ever driven a Porsche?

Is the Porsche 911 SC an aspirated car?

The SC was now the only normally aspirated 911 Porsche available, replacing the 911S in the US and Canada and the 2.7 in Rest of the World markets. For Americans the SC offered a useful extra 15bhp over the 911S, but for all other buyers power fell from the Carrera’s healthy 200bhp to 180bhp.

Which is the last model of Porsche 911?

At this writing, Porsche has sold approx­imately 190,000 cars in the United States, and roughly 40,000 of these were 911s of one sort or another. Since our test car, the 1978 911 SC, may well be the last new model in the 911 series—the last rear-engined Porsche, for that matter—we begin our examination of the car by asking a question.

What’s the original color of a 1983 Porsche 911SC?

This 1983 Porsche 911SC Cabriolet is available in its original color code#027 of Indian red with a black interior. It comes equipped… More This 1980 Porsche 911SC Targa featured here with matching number is available in red with a black interior. It comes equipped with a 5-speed… More

Since our test car, the 1978 911 SC, may well be the last new model in the 911 series—the last rear-engined Porsche, for that matter—we begin our examination of the car by asking a question. Have you ever driven a Porsche?

How does the starter work on a Porsche 911?

Another problem area for starting is the starter, of course. The starter is a somewhat complex device for what would seem to be a simple task. There is a solenoid on the starter that both actuates the small gear that turns the flywheel and switches on the main starter motor.

At this writing, Porsche has sold approx­imately 190,000 cars in the United States, and roughly 40,000 of these were 911s of one sort or another. Since our test car, the 1978 911 SC, may well be the last new model in the 911 series—the last rear-engined Porsche, for that matter—we begin our examination of the car by asking a question.

Is there a problem with my Porsche 911?

At one time or another, everyone will have problems starting their 911. It’s almost inevitable with older cars of any make, and Porsches certainly are not exempt. What do you do when the car won’t crank? There are a few steps and procedures that you can follow to track down the problem.

At one time or another, everyone will have problems starting their 911. It’s almost inevitable with older cars of any make, and Porsches certainly are not exempt. What do you do when the car won’t crank? There are a few steps and procedures that you can follow to track down the problem.

Another problem area for starting is the starter, of course. The starter is a somewhat complex device for what would seem to be a simple task. There is a solenoid on the starter that both actuates the small gear that turns the flywheel and switches on the main starter motor.

What kind of car is a 1981 Porsche 911?

1981 Porsche 911SC Sunroof Delete CoupeHere is a 1981 Porsche 911SC Sunroof Delete Coupe that is available in Guards Red with a black interior. The vehicle comes equipped with a 5-speed manual tran… More Info ›

When did Porsche stop making the 911 SC?

As of model year 1984, the SC version was again replaced by the 911 Carrera. Until model year 1978, the window surrounds and door handles of the 911 SC were chrome-plated, like those of the previous 911 models; as of model year 1979, they were anodized black – as in the Carrera models.

Where is 1982 Porsche 911 SC for sale?

KEENE, NH Offered by the 2nd owner. 1982 Porsche 911 SC has been held for 32 years in a family collection: 75,087 miles. More Add to Favorites More