Supersport

[lee fulford]

I need advice please

How do I know if I have a Supersport or just a std car with 491 option? What are the differences? Do the chassis numbers tell us or are they the same thing?

The car is registered 1990

Many Thanks

 

[lindsay]

The Supersport was just a factory tick box option, the chassis number will just correspond to a 911 Carrera, the only way to check is by the option code on the sticker under the front compartment lid or in the service book

 

[75pno]

basically speaking a supersport is a turbo body 3.2 including brakes and running gear , but no turbo, if you have a 1990 supersport 3.2 it will be one of the last made, and rare.
75pno

 

[Melv]

Talk to Phil Raby Lee. He sold one recently.

http://www.findaporsche.com/

 

[supersport]

If you have the 491 option then you have a Supersport. If you don't then you have a modified car. Although I believe that sometimes the paper work isn't accurate.

Other than wide body look at the brake calipers they should have cooling ridges on and drilled discs.

 

[lee fulford]

OK Thanks guys....Most helpful

Just trying to understand the differences between the pre 86MY cars as I believe these weren't referred to as Supersport

 

[supersport]

Are you confusing the sport and Supersport? The sport is narrow body and Supersport wide.

I think the sport name was English models only. There were probably some early wide body 3.2s that weren't supersports but I am pretty certain that name was in place by 86.

 

[jdpef356]

Try

http://www.porscheclubgbforum.com/searchpro.asp?p=6&forumid=13&topicreply=both&phrase=supersport&author=&message=subject&submitbutton=OK&timeframe=%3C&top=300&criteria=AND&timefilter=0&language=single

That should keep you busy for the weekend[]

 

[997Mike]

Just for my two penny worth,

Reading between the lines are you looking at that White SSE that's for sale on Piston heads ,that's registered 1990 , well just for info that's probably a 89 car , mind you for 45k , it would have to be mint

All Supersports are (491 Option) , its says in the handbook and under the bonnet on a little sticker,

Mike

 

[911 targa]

The difference is the super has a large bum and is slower than a3.2 because of the extra weight
Paul

 

[supersport]

ORIGINAL: 911 targa

The difference is the super has a large bum and is slower than a3.2 because of the extra weight
Paul

That depends on how good you at peddling!

In reality real world situations it makes little to no difference with a narrow vs wide body it is more likely to be dependant on fuel load, luggage, drivers appreciation of pies and presence if passengers.

 

[997Mike]

ORIGINAL: 911 targa

The difference is the super has a large bum and is slower than a3.2 because of the extra weight
Paul

Yes but its better looking

 

[lee fulford]

ORIGINAL: Supersport Mike

ORIGINAL: 911 targa

The difference is the super has a large bum and is slower than a3.2 because of the extra weight
Paul

Yes but its better looking

So true[]

Just to let you Boys know, I bought one and it's lovely, A keeper I reckon

 

[Greg James]

And we will need photos!!

 

[Russell Wheatley]

Spill the beans....
How many miles?
Does it have a/c?
How much?
And the pickies!

 

[lee fulford]

I can't seem to post pics on here like I can on other forums. I use Photobucket with a link provided but doesn't work.

It's done 60K and doesn't have AC. And price?? Far too much but I like it[]

 

[Mike_Pollock]

Click the bottom option of the four on Photobucket and then paste after the clicking the image button above this box - very old fashioned but we will be updating soon !

Not the neatest way but the easiest.

 

[lee fulford]

See if this works then