Porsche 911 M491 Turbo Look 3.2L Flat 6 EFI 1984
General description :
Mileage : 105993
Interior Color : Black
Exterior Color : Red
VIN : WP0AB0919ES120742
Transmission Description : 5-Speed Manual
Doors : 2
Description : This 1984 Porsche 911 Carrera Widebody Coupe was one of only 421 coupes produced. This beauty is equipped with the US-spec M491 "Turbo-Look" package and is powered by a 3.2-liter flat-six paired with a 915 five-speed manual transaxle. The car is finished in Guards Red over black leather, and equipment includes 16 Fuchs alloy wheels, a power-operated sunroof, cruise control, power windows, and door locks, and R134a-converted air conditioning. The Odometer rears approximately 106k miles shown. Work completed in preparation for the sale included a strong compression test and leak-down test reporting 6% or less on every cylinder. Brake Calipers rebuilt new hood struts, O2 sensors replaced, Porsche PCCM head unit, Speed & positions sensors replaced This M491 Carrera coupe is now offered on dealer consignment with a clean title, and a clean Carfax report.
The M491 option was first introduced in 1984 and features wider front and rear fenders from the contemporary 911 Turbo along with front and rear spoilers, integrated front fog lights, and headlight washers. This example is finished in Guards Red and is equipped with a power-operated sunroof and heated power-adjustable side mirrors.
The 16 Fuchs alloy wheels feature black spokes and polished lips and are wrapped in Toyo tires measuring 205/55 up front and 225/50 out back. M491-specific equipment includes Turbo-specification brakes, anti-roll bars, trailing arms, and torsion bars.
The cabin features seats upholstered in black leather along with a matching dashboard and door panels. Amenities include cruise control, a power-adjustable driver's seat, a Blaupunkt Monterey AM/FM/cassette stereo, and power windows and locks.
The leather-wrapped steering wheel frames Red VDO instrumentation including a central tachometer with a 6,300-rpm redline as well as a 170-mph speedometer, a Quartz clock, and gauges for oil level, oil pressure, oil temperature, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer indicates 106k miles, less than 1k of which were added under current ownership.
The air-cooled 3.2L M930/21 flat-six was factory rated at 202 horsepower and 185 lb-ft of torque. Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Type 915 five-speed manual transaxle.
The Carfax report shows no accidents or other damage and lists registration, service, and emissions inspection history in Oklahoma, Tennessee, Mississippi, and Texas from its first entry in February 1984 in El Paso through its most recent in September 2022 around DFW.
This 1984 Porsche 911 M491 is offered for sale by our Dallas showroom and can be seen in detail including 100+ HD photos and an HD video at http://www.GatewayClassicCars.com. For additional information please call our staff at (817)-310-9400 or email us at Dallas@GatewayClassicCars.com.
https://www.gatewayclassiccars.com/vehicle/dfw/2238/1984-porsche-911
1984 Porsche 911 M491 Turbo Look 3.2L Flat 6 EFI is listed sold on ClassicDigest in DFW Airport by Gateway Classic Cars for $127000.
Car Facts
Car type : Car Make : Porsche Model : 911 Model Version : M491 Turbo Look 3.2L Flat 6 EFI Engine size : 3.2 Model Year : 1984 Location : Dallas
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Founding and Early Models: Founded by Ferdinand Porsche in 1931, the company initially focused on automotive consulting and design.
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Porsche 356 (1948-1965): The first production model by Porsche, a lightweight and nimble sports car, evolved through various iterations, including Speedster and Carrera versions.
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Iconic Models of the 1960s-1990s:
Porsche 911 (1964-Present):
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Porsche 914 (1969-1976):
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Porsche 924/944/968 Series (1976-1995):
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