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the 1986 model year. The ‘Cabrio’ carried on with the introduction of a new 911 engine in 1984 and convertible 911s have remained a staple of Porsche’s sports car lineup for the past 40 years.
For the 1984 model year, Porsche gave the standard 911 the vaunted Carrera nameplate. The engine was substantially revised and enlarged to 3.2 liters by lengthening the stroke with the use of the crankshaft from the 911 Turbo. The engine case itself was strengthened and fuel injection was upgraded from the CIS system to Bosch’s Motronic
Digital Motor Electronics system (computerized engine management was a relatively new concept at the time). Timing chain tensioners were improved (earlier 911s are often upgraded with these units), manifolds improved for better air flow and the alternator upgraded. Although the cars gained some weight, the new 911 was more powerful and more fuel efficient, thanks in part to the engine’s electronic control unit.
As always with Porsche, the Carreras received detail changes for every year of production in addition to
A full cabriolet version of the 911 SC arrived for the 1983 model year.
911 SC 1978-1983
911 3.2 Carrera 1984-1989
ENGINES
3.0-liter (3.3-liter Turbo introduced), aluminum block, CIS injection, horsepower range 180 to 265 (Turbo)
3.2-liter, Motronic engine management introduced, horsepower range 200 to 285 (Turbo)
CHASSIS
Cabriolet introduced for 1983
Brake wear sensors, larger anti-roll bars for 1986, 1988 Clubsport option, 1989 Speedster
STYLING
Impact-bumper similar to Mid-Year, with flared fenders
Impact-bumper, integrated fog lights, Turbo-look option
OTHER
All have catalytical converters, improved timing chain tensioners, improved ignition and fuel injection
Hydraulic timing chain tensioners, third brake light for 1986, G50 transmission and hydraulic clutch introduced for 1987, end of development cycle for original 911
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