1988 Carrera Targa 3.2

1988 Porsche 911 Description

1988 Porsch 911 Carrera Targa Guards Red/ Black Leather

All keys and Books-Extensive Service History.

Blaupunkt Radio. 350 transmission .

Engine Net-horsepower 214 hp /160kw at 5900 rpm 6-cyl. 3165cc Bosch Motronic FI

Net-torque, 195 ft.lb. / 265 Nm at 4800 rpm

Ignition system-Digital engine electronic system (DME)

Valve actuation . one camshaft per cylinder bank

Engine lubrication -Dry sump system with separate oil tank, lull-flow oil filter

No Power Steering

Curb Weight: 2606 lbs. Vehicle Length: 168.9 in. Wheel Base: 89.4 in.

Engine Design Specifications

Design ...... 6 cylinders in opposed configuration

Operating cycle ...................4 stroke

Cooling ...................... air cooled

Lubrication .................pressure-fed from oil-tank

Cylinder block and head .......... light metal alloy

Valve operation ................1 overhead camshaft per cylinder bank

Camshaft drive ................ timing chain

Crankshaft .................. forged

Fuel supply ...................... electric pump

Fuel injection .................. AFC (Air Flow Control)

Power Transmission 911 Carrera

Gear ratios'1st gear .....3.500 :1

2nd gear ...................2.059:1

3rd gear ...................1.409:1

4th gear ...................1.125:1

5th gear ...................0.889 :1

Reverse gear ................2.857:1

Drive ratio'...................3.444:1

Rear axle drive .....Drive shafts with two CV-joints per shaft

History of the 1984 - 1989 Porsche 911

The 3.2-liter 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera debuted hot on the heels of a very successful run of 911SC models, built from 1978 to 1983. The Carrera priced at $32,000 shared most of its visual cues with its immediate predecessor, but benefited from added power and performance, as well as other evolutionary updates.

The chief upgrade in the Carrera was the larger 3.2-liter flat six engine, which looked much like that of the 3.0 it replaced but was built chiefly of all-new parts. One crucial change was an improved timing chain tensioner, which had been an issue on previous models. Also new was Bosch Motronic fuel injection, which replaced the K-Jetronic system of yore. The engine produced 200 horsepower and came mated to a Getrag five-speed manual transmission. This was enough to propel the Carrera from 0 to 60 mph in about 5.5 seconds.

Standard equipment included leather upholstery, air conditioning, power windows, a sunroof, and 15-inch alloys, while cruise control, 16-inch wheels, and an AM/FM/cassette stereo were popular options. Minor changes crept into the standard Carrera, including lowered front seats to increase head room.

Power output increased in 1987, up to 214 hp, with an added bump in torque as well, from 185 to 195 ft-lb. The clutch was upgraded from mechanical to hydraulic operation, and the old Getrag five-speed was replaced with a much better Getrag G50 unit with improved synchromesh.The mid-1980s Carrera had played its evolutionary part in the 911 story.

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