euro porsche
09-01-2004, 11:57 AM
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euro porsche
I am new to the forum but have owned a 1986 euro carrera cabriolet for about 4 years now. Previously I had owned a 1960 356b roadster which I had to sell to buy a house in california. I bought the euro from the original owner who picked it up in germany and drove it around for about 3 weeks. I have all the documentation showing this and dot upgrades. It has 49,000 miles on it. Firstly, I don't get the big deal about the 915 transmission being a problem. I would say it is not as user friendly but once you get familiar with it it functions smoothly. I certainly would not shy away from a 915 equipped porsche solely due to the fact you must learn how to drive it. Secondly, I would like to know the differences between the euro models of that era and the U.S. models. Thanks, Curt
09-01-2004, 04:58 PM
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wow... 49k on the odometer. thats crazy.
The only differences I know of is exterior styling like a rear fog light, slightly different bumpers, all depending on the options from factory.
The engine usually had a higher compression too i believe.
Congrats (4 years late) on the nice find, and WELCOME to rennlist!
Any pictures?
The only differences I know of is exterior styling like a rear fog light, slightly different bumpers, all depending on the options from factory.
The engine usually had a higher compression too i believe.
Congrats (4 years late) on the nice find, and WELCOME to rennlist!
Any pictures?
09-01-2004, 05:26 PM
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Curt:
You'll find many people prefer the 915 transmission over the G-50. Though, the G-50 tranny cars tend to hold higher resale values than 915 equipped cars due to mostly because of the updated transmission. There are not too many other differences between 1986 Carreras and the '87 to '89 Carreras to force this price difference.
I believe the Euro 3.2's were rated at 231 hp DIN over the 200 to 214 hp (SAE?) rated US Carreras. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I also agree with UberScheitzer on the trim differences and compression differences.
It took until the 964 models for power outputs to be identical on all markets on normally aspirated 911's.
Welcome and yes, post pics!
Jay
90 964
You'll find many people prefer the 915 transmission over the G-50. Though, the G-50 tranny cars tend to hold higher resale values than 915 equipped cars due to mostly because of the updated transmission. There are not too many other differences between 1986 Carreras and the '87 to '89 Carreras to force this price difference.
I believe the Euro 3.2's were rated at 231 hp DIN over the 200 to 214 hp (SAE?) rated US Carreras. Someone correct me if I'm wrong. I also agree with UberScheitzer on the trim differences and compression differences.
It took until the 964 models for power outputs to be identical on all markets on normally aspirated 911's.
Welcome and yes, post pics!
Jay
90 964
09-01-2004, 05:51 PM
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In addition to the higher 930/21 motor w/ compression(10.3 vs 9.5) & higher hp(231 vs 207(217 from'87 on)), the 915/67, 915/69 & 915/72 used from '84 to '86 on the Europe/ROW cars had lower second and higher fifth gears and an integral transmission oil cooler
09-02-2004, 10:41 AM
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you will have to put up with the extra horsepower and lighter weight - these cars were the best of the era (grey market hack jobs not included) lets not forget the ugly bumper guards and the federally mandated low power (and ugly) headlights on the north american carsl
