How to tell if I got an Euro model

[jthwan22]

I think my 84 is an Euro model. Other than the small bumper caps, what else can I look for? I have a cat and O2 connect to it.

[Eric Mckenna]

GET THE #'S OFF THE MOTOR AND POST HEM SOMEONE WILL TELL YA IF IT'S A REAL EURO OR SOMEONES ATTEMPT TO CONVERT A US MODEL TO A EURO LOOK..
ERIC

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[s_wilwerding]

If the VIN starts with WPOZZZ, then it's a Euro model. Euro's also have the yellow side markers in the front fenders, though this is not necessarily a dead giveaway since some American owners have added them.

[k9handler]

and the Euro motor (930/20) has an additional 17 HP over the US engine (930/21) according to BA's book!

[nick-moss]

According to Tobias Aichele the catalytic converter was not available in Europe until '86 and only US, Canadian and Japanese vehicles had oxygen sensors in '84 (930/21)

[AirCooledExcellence]

If it goes fast it's a euro, if it's slow it's a USA model

Cheers

[johnnyo200]

Obviously if it is a euro, someone converted it (at least partially). VIN numbers will correctly identify it. Visual indicators would be; side marker lights, lack of cat, and two allen head bolts/plate under the door locking mechanism on the door (mounting for the side impact bars inside the doors).

[Wil Ferch]

Euro models *may* have a cat for tax purposes...look instead for engine numbers and chassis numbers...all other external clues can go either way because they can be added/deleted.
--Wil Ferch

[Paul Franssen]

There were cat Euro models, all German and Swiss and perhaps some other countries, with -I believe 217 din hp- whereas the non-cat models, like mine have (or had ) 231 bhp. But as some have pointed out, the ID is in the motor and chassis numbers.