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Why did my 82 911 have a km speedo in US
Can anyone help me understand why records for my 82 911 sc show it originally had a Speedo in kilometers. It was purchased in 83 from Brumos after spending one year as a program car. There is no indication that it was a euro car.
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04-13-2017, 01:58 PM
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Likely was originally headed to Canada, Central or South America....
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What engine type does it have?
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The transmission number would also help I'd the intended market.
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Don't you guys remember when Jimma Carter decided we were all going to be metric? Lots of 'merican cars had Km speedos too. Of course, they were all changed out immediately, but nothing like the big-ole government telling you that they know what's best for you.
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Engine number to the right of the fan way down in there on a flat on the casting.
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When I got my car it no speedo, father in law had a perfect one in KM so in it went. Could be that simple...
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Engine is a 930-16
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Then it probably had to be retrofitted to meet the speedo law mentioned above.
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04-13-2017, 06:28 PM
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Thought speedos have date stamps inked on them. That might tell part of the story.
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