Description
PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 3. 0 TARGA SPORT TYPE YEAR 1977
The Porsche 911 Carrera 3. 0 holds a special place in the history of the entire Porsche 911 range.
The Carrera 3. 0 engine is essentially the 911 Turbo engine (2993 cc) without a turbocharger.
Furthermore, the lighter 6-bolt flywheel and the shorter crankshaft from the 2. 7 RS were fitted to it.
To compensate for the lack of turbo boost from the 930, Porsche increased the compression ratio and optimised the Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection to produce a three-litre unit claiming 200 bhp and 255 Nm of torque at 4, 200 rpm with a kerb weight of 1, 120 kg.
Torque delivered relatively low in the rev range, which means you don't need to chase power high up the dial, and the solid aluminium engine block from the 930 turbo make it a particularly reliable model.
The Carrera 3. 0 was marketed and distributed exclusively in Europe in the 1976 and 1977 model years. 3, 687 examples were built, of which 2, 564 were coupes and only 1, 123 Targas, of which 646 were produced in 1977.
The final cars in the J series (the model presented here is part of this) were offered in one of two specifications: "Classic" or "Sport" (the model presented).
The "Carrera 3. 0 Sport" benefited from Bilstein dampers (instead of Koni), 16-inch wheels (instead of 15), a front lip spoiler and a whale-tail rear spoiler.
The gearbox is a 5-speed (option).
For the 1977 model year, the most notable change was the adoption of power-assisted brakes. At the same time, clutch operation became much easier and smoother from 1977 onwards.
For the reasons mentioned above, the 1977 model seems to us today the best choice.
OUR VEHICLE
The Carrera 3. 0 we are offering for sale has never been restored, except for the interior trim (front seats, doors and dashboard) and is therefore in its original condition.
It bears chassis number the details below and was produced on 29/ 04/ 1977.
The original engine number 667. 1734 has been replaced by number 667. 1110, which is also a 1977 Carrera 3. 0 engine, guaranteeing mechanical consistency and the historical value of the vehicle.
It is matching in terms of chassis number and colour code: 443-9-3 (metallic copper brown)
It shows no signs of corrosion (bodywork dipped in a liquid zinc bath during manufacture)
All badges (metal or paper) are present.
It is equipped with the following options:
- 395: 16-inch Fuchs wheels
- 474: Sport dampers front/ rear
- 481: 5-speed gearbox
- 568: Tinted windscreen and side windows
The original 5-blade fan has been changed for an 11-blade model for more efficient cooling, as on many examples.
The odometer in miles has been converted to kilometres and shows 124, 600 km (certificate present certifying 77, 418 miles before conversion)
Owners
This Carrera 3. 0 has had 5 owners since it entered service in 1977, one in Germany, one in the US and 3 in Jersey (owner history on file).
History
It was delivered on 10/ 06/ 1977 by Porsche dealer Karl Thiel Gmbh at 4830 GÜTERSLOH.
We have:
- an extensive file of invoices from 1983 to 2023
- the original handbook and user manual
- the original tool kit
- a record of successive owners (above)
Work carried out in our workshops:
Mechanics:
- Engine seals
- All filters, belt
- Engine and gearbox servicing
- Fuel pump
- Clutch
- Front/ rear dampers (Bilstein as original)
- Heat exchangers
- Braking system (inspection)
- 4 tyres (Michelin Sport Exalto N0)
Bodywork and interior:
- Paint thickness measurement...........
- Interior restoration in original colour (front seats, doors, dashboard)
- Windows and mirror adjustment
6-month warranty
