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Hi all - I am looking for basic info on when & how my car was born. Please help -

Vin No.: 9114300498

Old 06-19-2019, 02:52 PM
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According to the RED book, not always 100% on:

G Series 1974

911S, 1359 produced

Matching engine type/range: 911/93 Ser: 6340001 to 6342804

K-Jetronic fuel injection, 2.7 liter, 8.5:1 compression ratio

Alusil cylinder: 175 hp @ 5,800 rpm, 167 ft torque @ 4,000 rpm

Transmission: 915/40 5 speed
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Thanks! that sounds about right. Any way to tell the build date? Month & year.

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According to the RED book, not always 100% on:

G Series 1974

911S, 1359 produced

Matching engine type/range: 911/93 Ser: 6340001 to 6342804

K-Jetronic fuel injection, 2.7 liter, 8.5:1 compression ratio

Alusil cylinder: 175 hp @ 5,800 rpm, 167 ft torque @ 4,000 rpm

Transmission: 915/40 5 speed
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Does the car not have the Compliance sticker in the left door jamb? That would show month/year.
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Your serial # "0495" is about at the 36% mark of the total production.

Things being equal... 4 months into the production so December 73 would be a good educated guess.
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Learn something new every day. Build was 10/73, same as the fuchs.

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Does the car not have the Compliance sticker in the left door jamb? That would show month/year.

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