ga993

I am looking at an ad for a 1984 911 coupe that states it was purchased in Germany in 84 and imported into the U.S. and the ad keeps referring to "European specs" and "European Horsepower". It also says "SC" in the ad. I thought that designation went away in 1984.

My question is: what are the main differences (if any) between U.S. and Euro cars? Transmission, ride height, hp? Thanks.
brandon

Ed Hughes

Primarily tuning and 23hp, or so, at the rear wheels. Nothing that can't be unlocked with exhaust and a chip mod.

You are correct-SC went away after '83.

Ed Hughes

Primarily tuning and 23hp, or so, at the rear wheels. Nothing that can't be unlocked with exhaust and a chip mod on a US Car.

You are correct-SC went away after '83.

Shannon123

Many aesthetic differences which are all highlighted here in PICs.

Tremelune

In general, Euro models are worth less than comparable US models. A lot of them have had the speedos replaced, so you'll want decades of records to document the true mileage.

theiceman

Worth less ? I dont think so

Tremelune

My father believes them to be worth zero dollars. I'm getting over his puritism, but there are plenty of codgers out there that won't go near a converted Euro car, and my understanding was that the market reflected this. Maybe times have changed.

g-50cab

Depends -

At the time - 1984 with no official Turbo - the carrera was the fastest car that Porsche offered in the US.

The Euro engine features a higher compression ratio

The tranmissions typically had an integrated cooler.

Some were shipped without additional door bracing

Some were shipped with crush tubes instead of much heavier bumper shocks

A euro carrera is a great car if it comes with the proper paperwork

Reiver

g-50...man, I like that blue...great looking ride.
The only thing I don't like about Euro cars is the lack of work ethic, long vacation time expected and early retirement.