Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 WTL

OPTIONS

• C00: delivered in Germany
• L999: Custom paint code
• 197 : Stronger battery
• 261 : electric passenger mirror
• 327 : Blaupunkt radio
• 425 : Rear wiper
• 454 : Automatic Speed Control
• 491 : Turbo Look

THE PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 3.2

One of the most evocative in motoring history, the ‘Carrera’ name was revived by Porsche for its top-of-the-range 911 ‘homologation special’ in 1973, having previously been applied to the ‘hottest’ of the preceding 356 range. From the start of the 1984 model year, this title – dormant since 1977 – was applied to all 911 variants, co-incidentally with the introduction of the 3.2-liter engine. The revived name was part of a major revamp of the long-running 911-development of which had slowed while Porsche concentrated on meeting the ever-increasing sales demands.

Although it remained an air-cooled ‘flat six’, the ‘3.2’ motor was 80% new. The increased capacity of 3,164cc was achieved using the 95mm bore from the previous SC model and the 74.4mm-stroke crankshaft from the 1978 3.3-liter Turbo. There was a raised compression ratio while new induction and exhaust systems were employed. In addition, the ‘3.2’ incorporated an effective cam chain tensioner and associated lubrication system, which at last addressed a perennial 911 shortcoming. There was also a ‘proper’ oil cooler, further improved in 1987 with the addition of a thermostatically controlled fan. A Bosch LE-Jetronic ECU controlled the fuel and ignition systems for the first time on a 911, enabling the engine to be at the same time both more powerful and less thirsty. As a result, this enlarged and extensively revised power plant now produced 27 horsepower up on its predecessor, endowing the Carrera with a level of performance approaching that of the original 911 Turbo of 1974. The bald statistics being a 0-60mph time of 5.3 seconds and a top speed of 152mph. The existing Type 915 five-speed was carried over from the SC series, and then in 1987, the Carrera received a new five-speed Getrag ‘box (the G50) and an hydraulically operated clutch.

As is always the case with the many Porsche 911 series, the limited-edition variants are by far the most sought after by collectors. In the case of the Carrera 3.2, the first of these was the M491 option – officially called the ‘Supersport’ but commonly known as the ‘Turbo Look’. Introduced in 1984, it was a style that resembled the Type 930 911 Turbo with its flared wheelarches, large rear wing, and deeper front spoiler. The M491 package also included the Turbo’s stiffer suspension, superior brakes, and wider wheels.

• Chassis: WP0ZZZ91ZFS14120*7
• Engine: 3,164 cc flat-6
• Transmission: Manual gearbox
• Mileage: 159.000 km
• Color: Meteor Metallic (Y5) / Dark Blue Full Leather (VA)