1979 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe (Karmann)
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.
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911 SC (Sport/Super Carrera) - consolidated naturally-aspirated 911
Engine
Coupe (Karmann)
Body
Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany
Plant
Malaise Era
Era
No factory image on file
1979 Porsche 911 Turbo
VIN Breakdown
| Position | Value | Decoded |
|---|---|---|
| Model Identifier | 911 | 911 Turbo |
| Year Code | 9 | 1979 |
| Variant Code | 7 | 911 Turbo |
| Submodel Code | 2 | Coupe (Karmann) |
| Serial Number | 3891 | 3891 |
Basic Information
MakePorsche
Model911 Turbo
Year1979
Body StyleCoupe (Karmann)
ManufacturerPorsche
EraMalaise Era
Engine & Details
Engine911 SC (Sport/Super Carrera) - consolidated naturally-aspirated 911
Cylinders6
Displacement3.3L
Horsepower300 HP
ConfigurationFlat-6 Turbocharged
Fuel SystemBosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection with Turbocharger
Transmission5-speed manual
Assembly PlantStuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany
Pattern SourcePorsche
Confidence95%