911 3.2 Supersport "LE"
911 3.2 Supersport "LE"
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craigw

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310 months

Thursday 16th February 2006
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does anyone know about these cars?

Its a 1988 widebodied convertible with the rear vents in the wings, apparently was a 7grand option in 1988 and very rare.

Any idea about them ?

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simonharrod911

6,792 posts

260 months

Thursday 16th February 2006
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craigw said:
does anyone know about these cars?

Its a 1988 widebodied can with the rear vents in the wings, apparently was a 7grand option in 1988 and very rare.

Any idea about them ?


Never heard of that, I know the turbo LE was available in 89, didn't know you could spec it on the SSE.

clubsport

7,408 posts

286 months

Thursday 16th February 2006
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Craig, In '89 there was a Turbo LE available with side slats from flatnose (SE model) but with regular front wings and a deeper front spoiler these had 330bhp......not aware of a supersport LE, but certainly possible for it to have been done at the factory.

I would check under front lid and service book for codes....possibly starting with an X..

In the years that have gone by there have been quite a few non factory supersport conversions,,maybe this has been done to this car???? A valued addition if the factory did it,,,quite possibly a negative if it is an after market conversion.

You could always check with stuttgart using the vehicle VIN t confirm....without supporting paperwork, I would personally approach it with doubt unless there was paperwork to prove otherwise.

markbe

1,755 posts

254 months

Thursday 16th February 2006
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craigw said:
does anyone know about these cars?

Its a 1988 widebodied can with the rear vents in the wings, apparently was a 7grand option in 1988 and very rare.

Any idea about them ?


Yes Craig I remember them,I had a turbo factory flatnose when they were anounced,
I presume someone will know from the chass' no if it is a proper factory car.

Regards Mark

Good point Clubsport,I'm not sure if they did it in supersport,but you could just about order anything at the time.

>> Edited by markbe on Thursday 16th February 16:09

clubsport

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Thursday 16th February 2006
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Getting intersting......Markbe I am sure you are right and cheers...always good to learn something..

I looked through the Porsche produced price list and options for 1988-89 models.

I found supersport, Turbo, Turbo Le, & Turbo SE....but no Supersport LE up to now...must be really rare!

craigw

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Thursday 16th February 2006
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IMO it looks so nice, I am only not posting photos because I am afraid someone else will buy it!

clubsport

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Thursday 16th February 2006
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Colour??

craigw

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Thursday 16th February 2006
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I've seen a mint 3.2 SE Cab at 20k, a mint 3.2 cab at 14, guess how much this is? full history & 85k miles, G50 gearbox, £19 grand.

craigw

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Thursday 16th February 2006
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Its black with a black hood, interior is black&red & like new.

clubsport

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Thursday 16th February 2006
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Assumed it was a coupe.....your can typo I took as car !!!

Sounds ok, obviously get it checked out...I would expect a black car with 85k to have had or need some front end paint.

Have you driven it? A supersport cab with 230 ish bhp...is more a cruiser than something to show a Boxsta who is the boss.

craigw

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Thursday 16th February 2006
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nope, going to see it tomorrow, I had a 3.2 targa so unless the supersport is radically different then I have an idea of how it should drive. The RS4 takes care of my need for speed so I'm not overly fussed on outright speed ,but may supercharge it

gmk666

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253 months

Thursday 16th February 2006
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Is this one? Or is this just an off-topic excuse to post a shot from Brands 2005? Forget Rubystone. Forget Carrara White. Forget Ocean Jade. You need balls the size of King Kong to drive this car. I love it.



>> Edited by gmk666 on Thursday 16th February 16:46

craigw

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Thursday 16th February 2006
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its not a flatnose though

supersport

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255 months

Thursday 16th February 2006
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Not heard of a Supersport LE, don't think it is mentioned in the bible! But as others have said, you could probably option anything.

I also think Gemballa made what are effectively supersports, from non turbo coupes, targas and cabs, although I think these are flat noses.

I can imagine it would look the business though!

Mark.

gmk666

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253 months

Thursday 16th February 2006
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craigw said:
its not a flatnose though


Oh well, I still got to post my photo though. Anyone's on here?

markbe

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Thursday 16th February 2006
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If someone would kindly offer to 'post' a pic of the flatnose I owend 88-89, I will e-mail it to them.

Regards Mark.

gmk666

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Thursday 16th February 2006
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markbe said:
If someone would kindly offer to 'post' a pic of the flatnose I owend 88-89, I will e-mail it to them.

Regards Mark.

Sure Mark, send it my way.

gmk666

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253 months

Thursday 16th February 2006
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Markbe's old flatnose.

craigw

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Friday 17th February 2006
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wow thats cool, there is a pristine one for sale near me, gunmetal grey, 30grand

markbe

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Friday 17th February 2006
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Thanks Craig, it was built in Porsches 'special wishes dpt',with super soft leather and all sorts of extras,including a 400bhp engine.As I remember 56 in 1st, 96 in second, 135 in 3rd..BRAVE in 4th. I have many fond memories of that car.

Regards Mark