WHAT IS THE PORSCHE 911SC /SUPER CARRERA? WHY IS IT SO RETRO COOL & IS IT STILL A AFFORDABLE CLASSIC

Today we review and drive the 1983 Porsche 911SC “Super Carrera” around the beaches and roads of Whidbey Island to see why this car has slowly become an icon of the Porsche 911 brand.
In model year 1978, the 911 model range was reduced to two models. The 911 SC (Super Carrera) took the place of the 911 and Carrera models. The 911 SC effectively replaced the 911 S and was one of Porsche’s first models that was meant for the international market. It was sold as a cheaper alternative to the 911 Turbo. The SC used an unblown version the 930 Turbo unit that offered 180 to 200 bhp depending on model year. Options included the rear whale tail, front chin spoiler, Bilstein dampers, 16 inch wheels with Pirelli P7 tires and sports seats. Sometimes dealers lumped these options together to create their own sport package. The SC was even more luxurious then the Carrera 3.2 of the years later. The engine however didn’t deliver as much power as the Carrera 3.2’s engine (20 bhp less), but because more torque was available at lower revs the car was nicer to drive.
The long term plan for the 911 was dicey in the late 1970s. Porsche had been planning to replace the 911 with the Porsche 928, a front drive V8 engined GT car that was winning awards and getting lots of acclaim. Then in 1978 a brand new model 911 was introduced to the world, the Porsche 911SC. The SC therefore (which stands for “Super Carrera” BTW), was destined to be the last of the model 911 line as the all new V8 Model 928 was waiting in the wings to take over as the flagship for the 1979 model year - alas, it was not to be. In the end, the 911 SC was to deliver a more refined, more driveable, more dependable and still top level performance car. Porsche was hoping that the 911 SC would be more interesting to more potential buyers and could broaden the 911s buyer base.
The model 911SC offered American buyers an attractive 15 bhp bump over it’s predecessor the model 911S. Porsche sought to make the SC a ‘world’ car by fitting every model for every market with an exhaust emission air pump. The emissions regulator created a 20 bhp loss for the Europeans when the SC replaced their 200 bhp model Carrera 2.7. Porsche made compensation for the loss of power by advancing the timing of the camshafts by a mere six degrees, allowing it to pull surprisingly strong from low rpm’s - a classic feature that still graces the grunt of every Porsche on the market today.
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[@butziporsche8646]

I commuted to work in my 79' Targa from 2010 to 2015 and it always ran great. Gave it to my son and bought an 82' 911SC Coupe.

[@tockingwatches2377]

I picked up my first Porsche about a month ago, an ‘82 SC coupe euro spec. I love it.

[@reeltrides911S]

Congratulations to the club.

[@plantbodybydesign7534]

Nice car ride, like the music & as usual great video. Thanks and happy 4th of July...

[@reeltrides911S]

Thanks, you too!

[@bigmacdaddy1234]

"Affordable" classic. Ha, not at these asking prices of $50K and up for a decent example.

[@robbrummer8967]

That is the brake fluid reservoir, the windscreen water is next to the fuel tank inlet. Do some homework before posting nonsense.

[@reeltrides911S]

I CORRECTED MYSELF IN TEXT, BUT THANKS FOR THE NICE COMMENT HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

[@marchatton1407]

Class! @@reeltrides911S