Friday 25th December 2009

POTW: Somewhere Over The Rainbow

If only a 1975 911 turbo could be found at the end of every rainbow

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Mention the word 'Porsche' to most and their mind will conjure up an image of a 911. While some may think of the 997 or perhaps the 993, everyone admires the purity of the earlier cars regardless of what their favourite modern variant is.

The silver car in this week's POTW is the cover star of the February 2010 issue of Classic & Sports Car and, while we often rely on our sister magazine for POTW material, nobody can argue that the images they use always depict perfect PH material.

Consider these stats if you will: 260bhp, 253lb ft of torque, 4-speed manual, RWD with LSD, 15-inch wheels, 4291mm long and weighing in at 1140kg. Performance-wise it offered 0-60 in 6 seconds and a top speed of 155mph. All that performance in 1975, and still an undisputed legend today.

Pop this picture on your desktop, sit back and remember a time of 911 perfection.

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[Crimp a Length!]

Classic turbo.
IMO the 3.3 from 1978 onwards is a nicer all round machine albeit not as rare as the original 3 litre.
Both have monumental wait for it............................................turbo lag!!

[Zumbruk]

Best looking 911 ever. All been downhill from there, at least on the looks front.

[2skiddy]

Had one just like the photo back in 97. It was a `75 Turbo in excellent condition. Pleased I tried it, would never have another due to the crudeness of design. Technology has moved on and I prefer the newer generation of Porsches. Still a good looking car though, and rare.

[SEE YA]

Its the only one, I wanted took me years but I got my dream car.
Its the classic 911 look,the market seems to be picking up on them as well.
Prices £20K+ £25k+ these days that is if you can find a good one.

Edited by SEE YA on Friday 25th December 10:47

Edited by SEE YA on Friday 25th December 10:49

[Fire99]

This is my kinda 911 and my kinda Porsche! Wonderful

[Caractacus]

Superb, especially in silver. Then again, I am biased. LOL.

You're at it again, Paul

[Marquis_Rex]

6.9:1 non intercooled with 915 4 speed box- quite a basic machine compared even to the 3.3. Great seminal iconic machine. Although after test drives I went for the 993

[Bodo]

Marquis_Rex said:

6.9:1 non intercooled with 915 4 speed box- quite a basic machine compared even to the 3.3. Great seminal iconic machine. Although after test drives I went for the 993

It is somewhat disturbing not to get out of 2nd gear for hours when driving a bendy coast road, and getting punched back into the seat every time the rev counter passes 3k!!

[addzTurbo]

What an epic Porsche - just wonderful.

Great shot, my new desktop photo

[Marquis_Rex]

It FEELS faster than a 993 when it comes on boost maybe due to the rate of change of acceleraion ( but probably isn't). I like the more savage engine noise!

[h4muf]

The original and the best imho.

[glazbagun]

I've always thought the back strip-lights gave this the best rear of any car in the 80's.

[Crimp a Length!]

musclecarmad said:

Lovely picture - certainly the most iconic Porsche for most of us.

Any excuse to post a pic of mine

Ugly as sin, orrible colour orrible spoiler, worst decade for 911's, tooo reserved in design LOL
Stunning matey!!
Keep it good fettle, i'll buy back in 2011, when 450 bhp has become tiresome.
Have a good festive week bud.
Ed

[Lord Flathead]

[quote Garlic]
Consider these stats if you will: 260bhp, 253lb ft of torque
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Considered. Hard to believe this was ground breaking performance when todays uber hot hatch backs make more than that, although I doubt it handles and stops better.

[Caractacus]

Just wondering, where was this pic taken?

[peteO]

Garlic said:

Consider these stats if you will: 260bhp, 253lb ft of torque

Lord Flathead said:

Considered. Hard to believe this was ground breaking performance when todays uber hot hatch backs make more than that, although I doubt it handles and stops better.

Flathead... What a tit!

Edited by peteO on Monday 28th December 20:03

[MikeyLCR]

Caractacus said:

Just wondering, where was this pic taken?

It's a parking area on the fantastic B4560 between Beaufort (Ebbw Vale)and Llangynidr

[g7jhp]

Early 911's in silver mmmmmmmmmm....... here's my 3.2 Carrera

[Belfast Boy]

Considered one of these before the Delorean, but just felt like a fast Skoda Rapid, so did the interior!

And a bit common around here.

I didn't like the Engine noise from the aircooled flat six, sounded like it was going to grind itself to a pulp and explode!

I'll get crucifed for this I know, but it is the Best looking 911, just not my cup of tea.

[DJC]

That isnt pic of the week, that is pic of the year.

Outright stunning.