These are standard specifications for the 1979 Porsche 911SC, not necessarily specifications for the vehicle(s) in the photo(s).
Transmission:
5 Manual In rear transaxle , Sportomatic
Features
| Engine Location : | Rear |
| Drive Type : | Rear Wheel |
| Body / Chassis : | Steel Monocoque |
| Production Years for Series : | 1978 - 1983 |
| Price : | $19,550-$21,000 |
| Weight : | 2320 lbs | 1052.334 kg |
Performance
| 0-60 mph : | 6.3 seconds. |
| Top Speed : | 126 mph | 202.734 km/h |
Engine & Transmission
| Opposed 6 | |
|---|---|
| Displacement : | 2993 cc | 182.6 cu in. | 3.0 L. |
| Power : | 172 BHP (126.592 KW) @ 5500 RPM |
| Torque : | 189 Ft-Lbs (256 NM) @ 4200 RPM |
| Bore : | 3.7 in | 95 mm. |
| Stroke : | 2.8 in | 70 mm. |
| Compression : | 8.5:1 |
| Main Bearings : | 8 |
| Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection | |
5 Manual In rear transaxle , Sportomatic
Production Figures
| Total Porsche Production for 1979 : | 36,011 |
| Total 1979 911SC production : | 8,940 |
| 1979 Porsche 911SC | |
| Coupe 2 dr. : | 5,333 |
| Targa 2 dr. : | 3,607 |
Dimension(s)
Coupe
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.9 in | 4290 mm. |
| Width : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Height : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 89.4 in | 2271 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 52.8 in | 1341 mm. |
Targa
| Price : | $21,000 |
| Weight : | 2320 lbs | 1052.334 kg |
| Doors : | 2 |
| Exterior | |
|---|---|
| Length : | 168.9 in | 4290 mm. |
| Width : | 65.0 in | 1651 mm. |
| Height : | 52.0 in | 1321 mm. |
| Wheelbase : | 89.4 in | 2271 mm. |
| Front Track : | 53.5 in | 1359 mm. |
| Rear Track : | 52.8 in | 1341 mm. |
Handling
| Suspension | |
|---|---|
| Front : MacPherson struts with single lower transverse A-arms, longitudinal torsion bars and anti-roll bar Rear : Independent with semi-trailing arms, transverse torsion bars and anti-roll bar | |
| Steering | |
|---|---|
| Rack and Pinion |
1979 Averages
| Avg. Household Income : | $17,500 |
| Avg. Home : | $58,100 |
| Avg. Gallon of Gas : | $0.86 |
1979 Porsche 911SC FAQs (show)
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What are the dimension and mechanical specifications of the 1979 Porsche 911SC?
Q: How fast is the 1979 Porsche 911SC? A: The 1979 Porsche 911SC has a top speed of 126 mph. Q: What is the wheelbase size of the 1979 Porsche 911SC? A: The 1979 Porsche 911SC has a wheelbase size of 89.40 inches.Q: What is the length of the 1979 Porsche 911SC? A: The 1979 Porsche 911SC has a length of 168.90 inches.Q: What is the width of the 1979 Porsche 911SC? A: The 1979 Porsche 911SC has a width of 65.00 inches.Q: How much did the 1979 Porsche 911SC cost when new?A: The 1979 Porsche 911SC cost approximately $19,550 to $21,000 (USD) when new.Q: What were the bodystyles of the 1979 Porsche 911SC? A: The 1979 Porsche 911SC was offered as a Coupe, Targa.Q: How many vehicles did Porsche produce in 1979? A: Porsche produced 36,011 automobiles in 1979.Q: How many 1979 911SCs were produced? A: Porsche produced 8,940 examples of the 911SC in 1979.Q: What engine did the 1979 Porsche 911SC have? A: The engine powering the 1979 Porsche 911SC was a Opposed 6 (2993 cc | 182.6 cu in. | 3.0 L.) with 172 BHP (126.592 KW) @ 5500 RPM and 189 Ft-Lbs (256 NM) @ 4200 RPM. Q: What transmissions did the 1979 Porsche 911SC have? A: The 1979 Porsche 911SC had the following gearbox options: 5 speed Manual In rear transaxle, Sportomatic.