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1979 Porsche 911 SC Targa

Introduction of the 911 SC (Super Carrera) designation. All naturally-aspirated 911s consolidated into single model with 180 hp from 3.0L engine. Last year for 10-digit VIN format before transition to 17-digit standard in 1981. Sportomatic transmission being phased out in favor of automatic.
9119311730
911 SC (Sport/Super Carrera) - consolidated naturally-aspirated 911
Engine
Targa
Body
Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1979 Porsche 911 SC

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Model Identifier 911 911 SC
Year Code 9 1979
Variant Code 3 911 SC
Submodel Code 1 Targa
Serial Number 1730 1730

Basic Information

MakePorsche
Model911 SC
Year1979
Body StyleTarga
ManufacturerPorsche
EraMalaise Era

Engine & Details

Engine911 SC (Sport/Super Carrera) - consolidated naturally-aspirated 911
Cylinders6
Displacement3.0L
Horsepower180 HP
ConfigurationFlat-6
Fuel SystemBosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection
Transmission5-speed manual
Assembly PlantStuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany
Pattern SourcePorsche
Confidence95%