Saturday, 5 August 2017

Things To Know Before Buying Your Porsche 911 SC

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.

Three designs of the 911 SC can be had and you can choose from Cabriolet, Coupe or Targa versions. Only subtle existences between the designs, but depending on what you chose, what the market is like and such, on design version will either be more expensive or cheaper compared to the others. The 1983 models are the ones with a fabric hood option and a fully open top.

The engine for this particular model is reminiscent of all models prior to it, that is it is located in the boot or back of the car. The engine is 3.0 liters attached to a five speed transmission which can give out over 200 horsepower. This boost in HP is also accentuated by the material makeup of the engine itself.

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.

As the engine is air cooled, you can already surmise right away if this is the vehicle of choice for you or not. If you live in a fairly temperate climate that is basically cool all the year round then this car will be ideal for you. However, if you do live in a desert like or tropical like climate then in the long run this car may give you problems.

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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