1978 Porsche 911 SC Targa
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.
In Detail
| tags | 911sc |
| submitted by | Richard Owen |
| type | Series Production Car |
| production years | 1978 – 1983 |
| built at | Stuttgart, Germany |
| price $ | $ 25,900 |
| engine | Flat 6 |
| valvetrain | SOHC |
| displacement | 2994 cc / 182.7 in³ |
| bore | 95.0 mm / 3.74 in |
| stroke | 70.4 mm / 2.77 in |
| compression | 9.3:1 |
| power | 128.3 kw / 172.0 bhp @ 5500 rpm |
| specific output | 57.45 bhp per litre |
| bhp/weight | 135.22 bhp per tonne |
| torque | 256.0 nm / 188.8 ft lbs @ 4200 rpm |
| body / frame | Unit Steel |
| driven wheels | Rear Engine / RWD |
| front tires | 205/55VR-16 |
| rear tires | 225/50VR-16 |
| front brakes | Vented Discs w/ Vacuum Assist |
| front wheels | F 40.6 x 15.2 cm / 16.0 x 6.0 in |
| rear wheels | R 40.6 x 17.8 cm / 16.0 x 7.0 in |
| steering | Rack & Pinion |
| curb weight | 1272 kg / 2805 lbs |
| wheelbase | 2271 mm / 89.4 in |
| front track | 1361 mm / 53.6 in |
| rear track | 1341 mm / 52.8 in |
| length | 4290 mm / 168.9 in |
| width | 1651 mm / 65.0 in |
| height | 1321 mm / 52.0 in |
| transmission | 5-Speed Manual |
| gear ratios | 3.18:1, 1.83:1, 1.26:1, 1.00:1, 0.82:1 |
| final drive | 3.88:1 |
| top speed | ~222.1 kph / 138.0 mph |
| 0 – 60 mph | ~6.7 seconds |
| 0 – 100 mph | ~19.7 seconds |
| 0 – 1/4 mile | ~15.3 seconds |
