The Porsche's we owned - History from 1984-1985
This was the first of the 911 in the family.
The car was in Concourse condition and won the 1982 De Eta.
It was a viper green monster.
The car was completely restored by the previous owner.
The engine was rebuilt with 2.7 Carrera Pistons and sleeves pushing out in excess of 190 Hp.
The car was fitted with 6" and 7 " cookie cutter wheels.
This car was in my possession for about a year (1984) when we decided to sell and the main reason for this was that it was Left hand drive and in South Africa that was a problem
and for a brief spell we were Porsche-less (1985-1995) The Driving impressions of the 911T Lhd Here are some of my impressions with regards to driveability
You must keep in mind that the older cars should not be compared to the technology available today .
Performance : This 73 was a superb car. It was modified to the extend where it was fitted with 2.7 sleeves and pistons.
Man what a car. It used to give the 535 BMW’s headaches on the road.
This car was quick of the mark and had a top speed at least 140 MPH (225 KMH)
It had a five speed gearbox and the shift was perfect.
Handling : The 911 was good in this category. This car had widened rims a full 6’ in front and 7” at the rear. This changed the cars looks entirely and the rims filled the wheel arch gaps better. This car handled superb.
This car could handle and the reason was the wider wheels.
Braking ability : The braking ability of this car was good no mater what the conditions.
Overall: We never undertook long trips in this car but overall it was a likable car. The down side was that it was left hand drive and in South Africa that is not so nice. This for me spoiled the car.
The Technical specification of the 911T 2.4
Colour : Viper Green
Engine
Engine Design: 6 cylinder horizontally opposed
Engine Installation: Rear engined
Engine Cooling system: Air cooled
Engine Type: 911/57
Engine Displacement (cc): 2687
Engine Bore and stroke (mm): 90 x 70.4
Engine Output DIN (kW/Hp): 140/190 at 6500 RPM
Engine Maximum Torque (Nm/lb ft): 216/159 at 5200 RPM
Engine Output per litre (kW/l/hp/l): 59.8/81.2
Engine Compression ratio: 8.5:1
Valve operation and camshaft drive: Ohc, cams driven by
double chains, 2 valves per cylinder
Carburation: two tripple choke SOLEX 40 carburettors
Ignition system: Battery capacitive discharge ignition system
Firing order: 1-6-2-4-3-5
Engine lubrication: Dry sump
Engine Oil Total (l): 10.5
Transmission
Drive configuration: Rear axle drive
Manual gearbox: 5 speed
Transmission type: 915/03
Transmission Ratios
1st Gear: 3.182
2st Gear: 1.833
3st Gear: 1.261
4st Gear: 0.962
5st Gear: 0.759
Reverse Gear: 3.325
Final drive ratio: 4.428
Limited slip differential 80%, Mechanical
Body
Body design: Steel body, 2 doors, 2+2 seats, welded steel sheet sections, mono body shell
, Garvanised floor pan,
Suspension
Suspension, front: Independant suspension with wishbones and McPherson struts, one round, longitudinal torsion bar per wheel
anti roll bar, hydraulic telescopic double action shock absorbers.
Suspension, rear: Independant suspension with semi trailing arms,
one round transverse torsion bar on each side, hydraulic telescopic double action shockabsorbers
, anti roll bar
Brakes
Brakes, front (Size (mm): Ventilated disks (282.5x20)
Brakes, rear (Size (mm): Ventilated disks (290x20)
Brakes, front callipers : 2 piston fixed cast iron
Brakes, rear callipers : 2 piston fixed cast iron
Wheels front : 6j x 15
Wheels rear : 7j x 15
Tyres front : 205 SR-15 Sport
Tyres rear : 205 SR-15 Sport
Electrical System
Genernator (W) : 770
Battery (V/Ah) : 2 x 12/36
Dimensions and weight
Track, front (mm) : 1366
Track, rear (mm) : 1342
Wheelbase (mm) : 2271
Length (mm) : 4127
Width (mm) : 1610
Height (mm) : 1310
Kerb weight (kg) : 1050
Permissible gross weight (kg) : 1400
Fuel tank capacity (l): 62 including a 6.0l reserve
Power to weight ratio (kg/kW/kg/hp): 19.31/14.16
Fuel consumption :
Fuel type : 91 RON leaded
Performance :
Acceleration 0-100 km/h (s) : 8
Acceleration 0-161 km/h (s) : TBA
Maximum speed (mph/kph) : 143/230
Production totals : 10173
