Porsche 911 SC

For 911 enthusiasts of the day, attention was focused on Stuttgart’s new powerplant, the 3.0-litre Super Carrera “SC” engine. The previous magnesium alloy engine case had been replaced with a cast aluminum unit borrowed from the 911 Turbo. This change solved many of the heat-related issues associated with magnesium cases.

The new mill was fed by Bosch’s K-Jetronic fuel injection, commonly referred to as CIS for Continuous Injection System. This combination created a powerplant that was almost always mated to Porsche’s five-speed transmission and rated at 188 horsepower for European-specified examples. The SC continued to wear the wider rear haunches of the previous Carrera models, as well as stiffer anti-roll bars and power disc brakes on all four corners.

The example offered here is a sought-after European-specified 911 SC Targa. Sporting the dynamic 3.0-litre SC engine with Bosch CIS fuel injection, the car is cloaked in silver over tan leather upholstery. Its silver paint and black exterior trim are complemented by gold exterior badging found across the exterior. Inside, the car sports many luxury accessories such as power windows, air conditioning, and a modern Pioneer stereo system.

Strikingly appointed, and equipped with one of Porsche’s most vaunted powerplants, this Euro-spec 911 SC Targa offers an attractive path into air-cooled Porsche ownership.