Sports Seats in 71 911S

[porsche911s1971]

Can anyone tell me if sport seats were standard equipment in the 1971 911s? I was told that they were optional on the T & E models, but part of the standard equipment package when you bought an S then.

It is noted as such in the early 911 FAQ at the following web site: http://members.rennlist.com/aubergine911/

-- 1971 2.2 liter 911T has all chrome bumper guards (rubber strip is an option); 911E and S have all rubber bumper guards.

RECOGNITION TIPS: Dash was basket weave vinyl (1969-1971). In 1971, the glove box lock was mounted in a twist knob that appeared centered over the glove box.

OPTIONS: Hella 169 fog lights (not available in US), tinted windshield, Sportomatic transmission (1968-1971), heated windshield (this year only), sunroof, aluminum wheel arch mouldings (E and S models), rear-window defroster (horizontal wires), a 3-piece stainless steel muffler skirt (hanging below the rear of the car), 10-spoke cast magnesium wheel (on T model only), chrome plated steel wheels, gasoline heater (LHD models only), electric antenna, leather seats, headrests, vinyl and leather door coverings, vinyl or leather (or cloth?) sport seats (standard on S model), electric windows.

[jpnovak]

no 71 911 has full rubber bumper gaurds. They do have a rubber cover on the outermost edge of the chromed bumperette.

My 71T targa has sport seats. It was an $80 option.

I am pretty sure the 71S came std with sport seats. Dr. Johnsons book would tell. Is at home right now.

[JCR]

Sport Seats were standard in 1971 for the S.
The all-rubber bumperettes were only on 1973 US cars (T, E and S).
I've never heard of the rubber strip being an option - I believe it was standard with the LWB change from 1969 on.

[cegerer]

I believe that standard sport seats was unique to 1971. Optional on other years, at least for the LWB cars.