1979 Porsche 911SC Specifications

Specifications

1978 1979 1980 1981 1982 1983

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

Transmission:
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

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Exterior
Doors :	2
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

Exterior
Price :	$21,000
Weight :	2320 lbs \| 1052.334 kg
Doors :	2
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

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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.