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Baujahr1971
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AutomobiltypCoupé
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SchiebedachJa
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LenkungLenkung rechts
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ZustandGebraucht
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Markenfarbe außenRot
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InnenfarbeSonstige
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Standort
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AußenfarbeSonstige
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GetriebeManuell
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Antrieb2wd
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KraftstoffPetrol
Beschreibung
Coys Auction - Spring Classics
Royal Horticultural Halls
Elverton St
Westminster
London SW1
Thursday 12th March 2009
Registration Number: ALG 151J Chassis Number: 9111300522
The 911 S boasted modifications typical of a higher-performance Porsche: reprofiled cam, larger valves, better porting and loftier compression (9.8:1 vs. 9.0). The result was 40 more horsepower for a total 180 horsepower, and torque improved fractionally, to 127 pound-feet, but peaked fully 1,000 rpm higher.
Unlike other models, the S lacked a choke, but pumping the accelerator was usually enough for starting. On the other hand, merely blipping the throttle on the freer-breathing S would send the tach needle zinging to its 7,300 rpm redline. Porsche thus wisely fitted an ignition cut-out that interrupted spark to the plugs near maximum revs, thus protecting the valvetrain from over enthusiastic drivers.
Naturally, the S also received chassis upgrades to match its extr
