993 3.8, factory spec?
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Hi guys,
I just come across a 993 3.8 with a claimed 285hp According to the salesman this is a factory option. However I can't find any record of such a factory option.
Does anybody know if there was such an option and if so what the option code was/is?
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I just come across a 993 3.8 with a claimed 285hp According to the salesman this is a factory option. However I can't find any record of such a factory option.
Does anybody know if there was such an option and if so what the option code was/is?
thanks for the help
regards
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Yes it was an option.
The 3.8 engine was the 993 RS engine but could be ordered as a factory option on any standard 993. Rated at about 300 bhp.
I don't know the option code though.
The 3.8 engine was the 993 RS engine but could be ordered as a factory option on any standard 993. Rated at about 300 bhp.
I don't know the option code though.
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285hp is the standard spec (DIN) for the 3.6L Varioram cars. I believe the 3.8L was std on the RS and was an option on the widebody cars (Carrera S and 4S) in RoW (was it really optional on narrow cars too?).
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No offense to any salesmen on the board (well none intended anyway), but I wouldn't rely on his word. The 3.8 option is a very expensive option, and should certainly be documented somewhere. Get the VIN and see if you can get the options that the car was delivered with. I think the dealer can help you with this.
Then you can check the options against the list at http://p-car.com/technical/option.html .
If it was an after delivery install, you'd want to see about $15k worth of recipts for the job. (I'm probably waaay off on this -- KIm?)
Get it in writing!!!
Then you can check the options against the list at http://p-car.com/technical/option.html .
If it was an after delivery install, you'd want to see about $15k worth of recipts for the job. (I'm probably waaay off on this -- KIm?)
Get it in writing!!!
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Yeah no sh*t. $1K per hp !!!
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Ian, I like your taste in cars -- you're the 3rd Morgan-owning rennlister that I know of!
Sorry, everyone, for the OT comment; there are few Morgans around, so I tend to get excited when one turns up.
Sorry, everyone, for the OT comment; there are few Morgans around, so I tend to get excited when one turns up.
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Just found the answer, and it is in the Red Book, so I must have overlooked it!
Anyway the 3.8 factory option is indeed the RS engine, but then slightly de-tuned to 285hp while still producing the same torque. Engine designation is: M64/05S.
Sounds interesting, will go and have a closer look at the car!
thanks for your replies!
Anyway the 3.8 factory option is indeed the RS engine, but then slightly de-tuned to 285hp while still producing the same torque. Engine designation is: M64/05S.
Sounds interesting, will go and have a closer look at the car!
thanks for your replies!