1979 911SC

Rescued after being abondoned in a barn for 4 years.

The MOT was easy to pass, only requiring a cheap plastic grommit to steady the steering column!

front

siderear

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interior

Hmmm, that interior is very 80s!

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Technical Specifications

Engine:
Horizontally opposed 6-cylinder; 4 cam, lightweight aluminum
Bore: 3.74 in/95.0 mm
Stroke: 2.77 in/74.4 mm
Displacement: 182.7 cu in/2994 cc
Horsepower: 180 hp@5500 rpm
Torque: 203 lb-ft @4200 rpm
Fuel system: CIS Fuel Injectors

Drivetrain:
 Rear wheel drive, 5 speed manual box, single plate clutch

Suspension:
 MacPherson strut suspension, stabilizer bar

Body:
Larger rear fender than in the front

Dimensions:
 Curb weight: 2,558 lbs/1160 kg
Wheelbase: 89.45 in/2272 mm
Length: 168.94 in/4291 mm
Width: 65.04 in/1652 mm
Height: 52.76 in/1340 mm

Brakes and Wheels:
 Fixed caliper disc brakes
Light-alloy wheels, 6Jx16 with 205/55VR16 tires in the front, 7Jx16 with 225/50VR16 tires in the rear

Fuel Economy:
 15 mpg

Performance:
 0-60mph: 7.0 seconds
Top Speed: 140 mph

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The car was originally fitted with a whaletail (as an option), but had been removed and badly bodged, so the first restoration job was to replace that:

whaletail

Links:
Tonnes of info here
http://www.design911.co.uk/index.htm?Region=UK
http://www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z12179/default.aspx
History
More History
TrainSpotters Guide
911 FAQ
MOTOR magazine report (pdf)
Jan 2008 EVO guide to the iconic 911 here (jpg)

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