Carrera or not?
12-31-2008, 05:32 PM
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Starting in 1984, most Porsche 911 models had the Carrera script on the engine cover. Exceptions are the GT3, GT2, Turbo, RS America (1993 and 1994), America Roadster (1994-ish), Speedster (1989 and 1994) and probably a few other special models. Also seen during this era were the designations for body styles like Targa.
From 1978 through 1983, the 911 had the 911SC script.
From 1974-1977 some had 911 or 912E (4 cyl - 1976 only), and some had Carrera or Carrera RS.
From 1964 through 1973 they were either a 911, 912, 911T, 911E, 911S, 911R (VERY RARE), and some Carrera RS's.
From 1978 through 1983, the 911 had the 911SC script.
From 1974-1977 some had 911 or 912E (4 cyl - 1976 only), and some had Carrera or Carrera RS.
From 1964 through 1973 they were either a 911, 912, 911T, 911E, 911S, 911R (VERY RARE), and some Carrera RS's.
12-31-2008, 05:38 PM
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The Type 911 Series (internal designation) ran from 1963 through 1989.
The Type 964 Series (internal designation) ran from 1989 (one year overlap) through 1994.
The Type 993 Series (internal designation) ran from 1995 through 1998.
The Type 996 Series (internal designation) ran from 1999 thorugh 2004.
The current designation is Type 997 Series which began in 2005.
The were many upgrades mid-cycle in each Series such as the 2009 997.2.
All the years stated reflect US only model years and designations. ROW (rest of world) designations vary from country to country as to start of sale of the next generation. Germany often began up to a year earlier than US production.
Europe often had designations other than those seen in the US, i.e. Carrera 3.0 vs 911SC.
The Type 964 Series (internal designation) ran from 1989 (one year overlap) through 1994.
The Type 993 Series (internal designation) ran from 1995 through 1998.
The Type 996 Series (internal designation) ran from 1999 thorugh 2004.
The current designation is Type 997 Series which began in 2005.
The were many upgrades mid-cycle in each Series such as the 2009 997.2.
All the years stated reflect US only model years and designations. ROW (rest of world) designations vary from country to country as to start of sale of the next generation. Germany often began up to a year earlier than US production.
Europe often had designations other than those seen in the US, i.e. Carrera 3.0 vs 911SC.
12-31-2008, 05:47 PM
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The very first year of the production 930 Series (911 based Turbo's from 1975 though 1994) was originally scripted as a Turbo Carrera, but the Carrera portion of the nomenclature was dropped therafter for the continuing years.
01-01-2009, 12:20 AM
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Well thanks Thunder. I actually had an 82 SC so I figured I knew the answer and of course the GT's etc. were also pretty well known. The 'other' answer to this question is 'sort of' I guess. Thanks and have a great New Year!
01-04-2009, 03:09 PM
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From what I've seen, any of the NA 911's are Carrera's, unless they are a GTX package (GT3 or whatnot, as mentioned above). Unless I'm mistaken the C2, C4 etc. with or with out the S package are considered a "Carrera".
Well... I think the Carrera may be a designation for the hard-top as well. I've always known the convertibles as "Cabriolets" or "Cabs". Targa's as well. I'm gonna have to ask a couple people.
Well... I think the Carrera may be a designation for the hard-top as well. I've always known the convertibles as "Cabriolets" or "Cabs". Targa's as well. I'm gonna have to ask a couple people.
