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I've been a lover of 911's since I was ten and I've heard many descriptions (SC = Super Carrera, T=touring) etc) of what the letters in the 911's stand for. So can anyone tell me the true meanings of the 911 L, T, E, S, & SC? I know there was also a 911 that didn't have a letter.
Thanks all, Leo 86 Carrera 86 Carrera |
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Leo:
These sites offer some good info too: http://www.pelicanparts.com/911/technical_specs/911_guthrie_faq.htm#Q5 http://www.idee.demon.nl/
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Thanks Gents,
Have looked at two of these sites before and while they do explain the differences between the models, unless I am missing something which with me is quite possible, we still don't know precisely what the letter stands for? |
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So, "S" for Sport, "T" for touring, "SC" for standard car? "RS" for racing? "E"? "L"?
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E = "einspritz" (German for "injection"). This car was mid way between the T and the S. Many feel that this modle was a great compromise in max performance vs everyday driving.
L = "Lux", in the early years when a true S was not allowed to be imported into the US, the L was substituted (all the S features except the engine) SC = Super Carerra. In the time of the 365, the SC was the one to have.
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05-26-2008, 09:56 AM
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In the time of the 911, the SC is the one to have! Also.
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Thanks all,
As usual very helpful, but I'd take a mid to late 80's Carrera with the 3.2 over the SC's. No insults intended, it's just my preference. Leo 86 Carrera |
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Wow! I've never seen more misinformation in a single post.
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Would you care to elaborate? |
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I thought the S in SC was for "standard",..as well....( what was "super" about 'em?) Time for a reread of my Porsche books.... I can't keep up with it either......I remember it for a while, then quickly forget it all,..as I'm a loving user of a late model 3.2 Carrera,..nice and heavy...
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oops,....my books show the 911S as "Super". (I stand corrected)
911E (Einspritzung is German for fuel injection) 911L L meant "Lux" (not sure what this means,..Sportomatic?) Special lightweight 911S referred to as S/T 911T,..touring model 911R,..racing. 930S...slant.?... I'm sure the pros (Steve) will chime in with corrections!!!!!!!!!! Best,
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