Porsche 911 on Intersilo

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Clean, simple lines of the 1978 911 SC

2002 911: Just as there is very little to dislike about this prospect, there was also not much to dislike about last year’s 996-series 911. It’s simply one of the most competent, fast and thoroughly engineered GT/sports cars on the market. Some of the Porsche faithful, however, were dismayed to see the 996 Carrera sharing its front-end look with the new Boxster, blurring its visual distinction. So, to keep everyone smiling, Porsche has revised the styling for 2002, and added a dose of performance at the same time.

The biggest functional change is a 4.8-mm stroke increase that bumps displacement from 3.4 to 3.6 liters. This, combined with the use of a revised VarioCam Plus system borrowed from the Turbo and GT2, has pushed peak horsepower from 300 bhp at 6800 rpm to 320 bhp at 6800. Torque is likewise up, from 258 lb.-ft. at 4600 rpm to 273 lb.-ft. at a much lower 4250 rpm.

1986 911 Carrera: These 911s are some of the best ever produced. They consistently are complemented on how well they're built and drive. By 1984, the 911SC was gone, and the Cabriolet had been introduced one year earlier. The Carrera now carried a 3.2 Liter engine, producing 202 hp. This car was the first to have DME fuel and ignition. The brakes were upgraded with a bigger booster and larger rotors. The heating system was upgraded, too, with two extra blowers. An option for 1984 included the Turbo look body, which included turbo metal, brakes, and wheels. In 1985, this option could be used on Coupes, Targas, or Cabriolets, and with or without the whaletail or front spoilers. So pretty much any combination could be had in 1985. Occasionally, Porsche would make a 911 Slant-Nose, which looked like the racing 935. These were made up through the late 80's. Porsche also changed the oil cooler in 1985 to a finned, radiator type cooler. To provide the extra air needed, the opening in the bumper was enlarged.