Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2
Highlights
- Beautiful Configuration
- Great Condition
- Carefully maintained
1988 Porsche Carrera 3.2 Targa
In 1981, the 911 was famously saved by Peter Schutz, the then-new CEO of Porsche. The front-engined V8 928, which had begun production in 1977, was supposed to replace the 911, which was accordingly being run out during this period. The 911 received no meaningful changes because its production was due to end shortly, making the 1978 to 1983 period the longest in the 911’s production run without any substantive updates. 1984’s arrival of the 3.2 liter Carrera, the replacement of the 3.0 liter SC, was the direct result of Schutz’s decision to keep investing in the 911, bringing overdue upgrades in the form of an enlarged engine with, for the first time in a 911, electronic fuel injection via Bosch’s Motronic system. More changes followed in subsequent years including new seats, updated switchgear, revised dashboard, and for 1987, the new G50 transmission together with hydraulic clutch. It was an altogether more modern affair and addressed criticisms of the old 915 transmission’s shift character, which was described as old fashioned even when it was introduced in 1972. These Carrera 3.2s represent a sweet spot in the 911’s evolution, possessing modern, emissions-friendly engine management, but no other computers. Without ABS or power steering, they have an old-school feel that is a revelation to today’s enthusiasts, yet the galvanized chassis and fuel injection give the car a durability and usability that make them ideal classics.