Diffrence between the 911 T, E, and S

[eddiefisher]

Could anyone give me some details between the 911 T, S, and E models, I would like to know the the difference between the three I do realize the major difference in price. I have a 1972 911T targa and know the T stands for touring and is the most common and on the lower end of price so what the The E and the most expensive S all stand for. Thanks for any advice.

Eddie

[pors1968]

number made horsepower

[porwolf]

Looks like you are in luck if you have a US 1972 911T. That was the only year where Porsche delivered that 911 T-model with a mechanical fuel injection pump for US smog control reasons. And 911's with that "MFI" pump are highly prized by collectors. All other years basically the 911T models were carburated. The 911E models were fuel injected (MFI) as were the 911S models. The T-models had the lowest power output, followed by the E models and the S models, the ones with the highest power output and suspension upgrades among other things.

I am not absolutely sure about these details. Others will chime in. But I used to have a 1972 911T and know about the MFI in that model.

[Trackrash]

A '72 is arguably the most desirable of the long hood cars. There are (were) numerous books that give many details. Bruce Anderson's 911 Performance Handbook is a good resource.

There are a couple of things to be concerned with. It is a rare find to have one of these older 911s in original condition. Many have been modified over the years. Many of the Es had the fuel injection replace with carburetors for example. And there were many factory options and upgrades back in the day.

Post some pictures and give us as much background or history you have on the car.

[wayner]

E was luxury S was the hot rod.

Both had more power than the T, and highe level of trim

[76_rookie]

Really is = T=$$$x2 E=$$$X3 S=$$$x4

and all the other stuff of course- hp, # made, etc...

[jrbennett]

The "E" is for einspritzung, German for injection.

I've seen the "S" listed as Super or Sport, not sure which is correct but I think it's Super.

The E has higher compression ratios and more horsepower than the T and the S has even higher compression and power. The E tends to be more luxurious in trim and suspension, the S has sportier suspension/shocks and possibly larger brakes

[fbarrett]

Many excellent books exist that go far, far beyond the quick answers that you will receive in this or any other forum. High thyself to Amazon or a good automotive bookseller.

As to driving differences, I consider the E the best of the three, but then, I would, as I owned a '70 E for 18 years. It had good top end (not as much hp as the S at high rpm) plus a surprising amount of bottom-end torque and power, so it could pull an S out of a slow corner. Coming onto the long straight at Pueblo, my 2.2E would pressure a friend's 2.4S (lower factory compression ratio). This let me at least keep him in my clutches going into the 180-degree bend at the end of the straight. The E cams were favorites for strong yet flexible race engines. In short, I'd take a 2.2E over a 2.2S or 2.4S any day of the week.