Driving a PORSCHE 911 SC

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Published 2022-10-25
We take a drive in a 1982 Porsche 911 SC with a 3.0 air cooled flat 6, (2,993 cc) 150 kW (204 PS; 201 bhp) (at 5,900 rpm) 267 N⋅m (197 lbf⋅ft) (at 4,300 rpm) air-cooled OHC 12-valve boxer flat-six, mated to a 915 5-speed gear box which was used '72-'86 in various iterations over that time span.
All Comments (21)
  • @user-rb1yf4he9q
    Two observations about the SC from a former owner. 1. The “sewing machine” behind the rear seat seems to create this sound that’s so relaxing when driving. I seldom used the radio. 2. It had all the fun characteristics of the widow maker without the uneven acceleration and almost uncontrollable oversteer. It was the consummate weekend warrior / daily driver car. Only thing I really ever did was swap out tires on the weekends.
  • @rg3412
    Excellent job describing the drive. I agree with the double clutching, I do the same with my SC. I want the 915 gearbox to last as long as possible! What an amazing car to drive. Solid, reliable, fairly easy to maintain. And I get compliments driving all the time. Only dudes seem to care though :)
  • @JoeEngineer
    Fellow SC owner here. Nothing like that view out the windshield with that music behind you.
  • @lukewalker1051
    Well done sir. 911 SC is one of my favorites. Congrats and thanks for sharing.
  • @danbeasley6135
    Terrific vid! The gauges on your SC and of those eras are beautiful and timeless. The engine note is intoxicating, you can hear everything from the gears to engine pounding away. I own a 987 Cayman S an I believe it's sorta a homage to those old air-cooled 911's. Safe driving !
  • @elli8969
    Loved your vid, really missing my ‘81 SC in Babyblue now, but as soon spring arrives I’ll give it the revs!
  • @---rg1gb
    Very cool. Thanks for the ride and info. Im thinking about buying one similar (as if I need another 😅)
  • @azuraelion
    You called it an old pair of shoes -- That's the exact analogy that I use! I describe mine a worn old comfortable shoe.
  • @youremostwelcome
    Interesting, I recently bought a 3.2 Carrera, without ever having driven one, and was surprised at how much of the 'boxer note' comes out onboard. I'd never really heard that from onboard in any videos of the aircooled stuff, but I certainly do in this one.
  • @greghilinski6571
    Great car and video. I have a 991.1 and it is awesome but just does not have the roar of an air cooled. Best of luck!
  • @FueledBy.Passion
    Looks like an early SC? Very reliable car, but I can only speak for my 82 911SC. Improvements were made through the years. Most noticable was the horsepower. Model year 1978-79 - 3.0 liters, 180 hp - model year 1980 - 3.0 liters, 188 hp - model year 1981-83 - 3.0 liters, 204 hp.