1967 911 vs 911s

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Ed In Calif - 12 Jul 2005 04:22 GMT

Can someone tell me the difference between these
two cars? The price differential seems to be high.

Can I 'make' a '67 911 into a 911S?

Ed in Calif

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Orval Fairbairn - 12 Jul 2005 19:41 GMT

> Can someone tell me the difference between these
> two cars? The price differential seems to be high.
>
> Can I 'make' a '67 911 into a 911S?
>
> Ed in Calif

It is basically in the engine -- the 911S engine has more compression, a
different cam, different clutch plate.

The straight 911 was 140 hp; the 911S was 180 hp.

I have an original 67 911S Targa.

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The Dead Senator - 13 Jul 2005 02:30 GMT

>>Can someone tell me the difference between these
>>two cars? The price differential seems to be high.
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> I have an original 67 911S Targa.

I thought there were differences in the suspension and possibly brakes,
as well.

DS

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Jim Keenan - 13 Jul 2005 15:38 GMT

>>>Can someone tell me the difference between these
>>>two cars? The price differential seems to be high.
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> DS

According to "Porsche 911 Story" by Paul Frere (7th edition),
and "Porsche: Excellence Was Expected" by Karl Ludvigsen (updated edition)
the major changes in the 911S over the 911 were engine-related.

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Orval Fairbairn - 13 Jul 2005 17:47 GMT

> >>Can someone tell me the difference between these
> >>two cars? The price differential seems to be high.
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> DS

That is correct -- the 911S has ventilated disks, as well as the alloy
wheels. My wheels actually bear 904 part numbers; the suspensions on
Targas were deliberately soft, to accommodate the flexible body. Coupes
had Koni shocks a standard equipment.

As I posted earlier, the S engine is totally different.

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