Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2

The vehicle in detail

Specification 
3.2L flat-six engine, with 207HP at 5,900 rpm, Torque 195lb-ft at 4800 rpm with max RPM at 6560 and 0-60 in 563 seconds and a top speed of 150 mph

Option Codes: 

• 395 Light metal wheels – forged
• 474 Sport shock absorbers (Bilsteins)
• 650 Sunroof
• C02 Equipped with catalytic converter

History (1984-1989)

With the 911’s future assured, 1983 saw the launch of a replacement for the successful SC series. It was the MY 1984 911 3.2 Carrera, reviving the Carrera name for the first time since 1977. The 911 3.2 Carrera was the last iteration in the original 911 series, with all subsequent models featuring new body styling with new brake, electronic and suspension technologies.

A new, higher-displacement motor, a 3.2-liter horizontally opposed flat 6 cylinder, was utilized. At the time, Porsche claimed it was 80% new. The new swept volume of 3,164 cc was achieved using the 95 mm (3.7 in) bore (from the previous SC model) combined with the 1978 Turbo 3.3 crankshaft’s 74.4 mm (2.9 in) stroke. In addition, higher domed pistons increased the compression ratio from 9.8 to 10.3:1 (although only 9.5:1 for the US market). New inlet manifold and exhaust systems were fitted. The 915 transmission was carried over from the SC series for the first three model years.

Additional information regarding Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 can be found in the Elferspot Buyer’s guide:

Buyer’s guide – Porsche 911 Carrera 3,2