LOT 109
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 'M491' Cabriolet VIN. WP0EB0911FS170196
Sold for US$92,400 inc. premiumLot to be sold without reserve
Lot 109
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 'M491' Cabriolet
1986 Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 'M491' Cabriolet
VIN. WP0EB0911FS170196
VIN. WP0EB0911FS170196
3,164cc SOHC Flat 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
231bhp at 5,900rpm
5-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes
*Desirable M491 'Turbo Look' optioned Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet
*Finished in attractive Black over Champagne with Black top
*Accompanied by Porsche Production Specifications certificate
*Single long-term ownership from 1992 - 2019
*Well optioned, including factory limited slip differential
*One of just 113 factory M491 'Turbo Look' Carreras made for 1985
*Recent service performed at authorized Porsche Classic dealer
THE PORSCHE 911 CARRERA 3.2
One of the most evocative in motoring history, the 'Carrera' name was revived by Porsche for its top-of-the-range 911 'homologation special' in 1973, having previously been applied to the 'hottest' of the preceding 356 range. From the start of the 1984 model year, this title - dormant since 1977 - was applied to all 911 variants, co-incidentally with the introduction of the 3.2-liter engine. The revived name was part of a major revamp of the long-running 911-development of which had slowed while Porsche concentrated on meeting the ever-increasing sales demands.
Although it remained an air-cooled 'flat six', the 3.2-liter unit was 80% new. The increased capacity of 3,164cc was achieved using the 95mm bore from the previous SC model and the 74.4mm-stroke crankshaft from the 1978 3.3-liter Turbo. There was a raised compression ratio while new induction and exhaust systems were employed. In addition, the '3.2' incorporated an effective cam chain tensioner and associated lubrication system, which at last addressed a perennial 911 shortcoming. There was also a 'proper' oil cooler, further improved in 1987 with the addition of a thermostatically controlled fan. A Bosch LE-Jetronic ECU controlled the fuel and ignition systems for the first time on a 911, enabling the engine to be at the same time both more powerful and less thirsty. As a result, this enlarged and extensively revised power plant now produced 27 horsepower up on its predecessor, endowing the Carrera with a level of performance approaching that of the original 911 Turbo of 1974. The bald statistics being a 0-60mph time of 5.3 seconds and a top speed of 152mph. The existing Type 915 five-speed was carried over from the SC series, and then in 1987, the Carrera received a new five-speed Getrag 'box (the G50) and a hydraulically operated clutch.
As is always the case with the myriad Porsche 911 series, the limited-edition variants are by far the most sought after by collectors. In the case of the Carrera 3.2, the first of these was the M491 option - officially called the 'Supersport' but commonly known as the 'Turbo Look'. Introduced in 1984, it was a style that resembled the Type 930 911 Turbo with its flared wheel arches, large rear wing, and deeper front spoiler. The M491 package also included the Turbo's stiffer suspension, superior brakes, and wider wheels.
THE CAR OFFERED
We are proud to offer this stunning and highly desirable, M491 option Carrera 3.2 Cabriolet. This M491 Carrera was kept in long term ownership from 1992 until 2019 in the wonderful climate of Sonoma/Napa, California. The car was purchased by its current owner in 2020 from a Porsche Classic Certified dealership in 2020 with 80,297 miles recorded. Under its current ownership, the consignor proceeded to service the car extensively while also replacing many items with new, all at the hands of authorized Porsche dealers. Most recently, the car received a major service in July 2024 at Gaudin Porsche of Las Vegas. Upon purchasing the car, the Porsche dealer completed a mechanical service, installed a new OEM dashboard, new Porsche Classic radio as well as a new convertible top. Since then, the car has been sparingly driven, showing just 83,317 miles at the time of photography.
This Carrera will be accompanied by various receipts dating back to approximately 1993, a clean CARFAX report as well as the Porsche Product Specifications certificate. Built on November 28th of 1984, this Cabriolet was finished in Black/A1 over Champagne and Black Special Leather/87 with a Black convertible top. The car was nicely optioned including US Standard Emissions, Steering Wheel with Raised Hub, Tonneau Cover, Heated Seats, Blaupunkt 'Monterey' Radio, Limited Slip Differential, Central Locking System, Full Power Drivers Seat, Cruise Control, the Turbo Look M491 package and lastly Dunlop tires. Truly an excellent example, living in California the majority of its life with excellent dealership service history and detailed sorting make this a wonderful example. A better kept or more desirably optioned 911 from this era will surely be very difficult to find, and with just 419 factory M491 'Turbo Look' Carreras made; this is indeed an opportunity not to be missed.
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