Saturday, August 5, 2017

Prior To Your Porsche 911 SC Purchase

By Raymond Butler


Everyone in the world, whether you are a man or a woman, would love to have a Porsche to drive around and show off. The brand has become so well known down through the decades that it has become a symbol of having arrived. Right now, you are convinced that not only can you afford a Porsche 911 SC but you deserve to have one. Prior to your purchase however, do read on this article for more information on this motoring icon.

The 911 SC is the model that replaced the Targa model of the late 1960s to the late 1970s. The SC stands for Super Carrera, and this model started out on the production lines from 1978 to 1983, and it is still very much popular to date.

In terms of body structure, there are three body styles used by the SC which are the 2 door coupe, 2 door cabriolet and 2 door Targa. There are only very subtle differences in design and such, but depending on where you live, one particular design may be more or less expensive or cheaper than the others. The later versions in 1983 was installed with a first full open top with a fabric hood option.

The engine of this model is also like previous models, that is it is being located in the boot area or back of the body. The 3. 0 liter engine and five speed transmission together dish out over 200 horsepower in torque. This huge power will launch the 911 with a boost. Also the materials making up the engine also help in the overall boost.

The engine is made of aluminum and is thus lighter than most. It is also air cooled and so there is no need for a radiator that will only weigh down the car altogether in speed. Structure design is also lighter and the center of gravity well placed thus you will have no problems in sprints and such. The car is thus rear wheel driven and there are options for models with four wheel drive.

The engine being air cooled should already be an indication if this car is for you or not. Air cooled engines, no matter how efficient, will tend to perform much better in temperate and cooler countries rather than hot and humid climate countries. Aluminum, though has good heat resistance, is not immune to heat in the long term.

Being a specialized manufactured engine, do not expect surplus and generic parts to exist for this car. Thus an issue also you may have to contend with is the actual cost of materials and expertise need for maintenance. It may cost you up to ten times more in maintenance costs on top of paying a trained mechanic that handles such engines.

This article has thus given you a bit of background on this car model and some things you should consider. Remember that buying a car does not rely on knowing the initial cost alone, but on other related factors like maintenance and upkeep. Always try to find all angles of cost when buying a new car, a legend or otherwise.




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