1979 Porsche 911 SC Coupe Sportomatic
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- Photo: Classic Days 2019, Berlin (CDB90132) by Matti Blume, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1980 Porsche 911 SC 3.0L 1 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: 1981 Porsche 911 3.0 by Calreyn88, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
- Photo: Porsche 911 SC at Schaffen-Diest 2018 by Charles01, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons
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The 1979 Porsche 911 SC Coupe Sportomatic is a 177-hp 3.0-liter flat-6 coupe with a 3-speed sportomatic and rear-wheel drive. It is rated at 15 mpg combined.
It makes 177 horsepower at 5,500 rpm and 195 lb-ft of torque at 4200 rpm. It carries an EPA rating of 15 mpg combined.
The 911 measures 168.9 inches long on a 89.3-inch wheelbase.
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Vehicle | |
| Body Type | Coupe |
| Powertrain | Gas |
| Engine | |
| Engine Type | 3.0L air-cooled SOHC flat-6 |
| Displacement | 3 L |
| Horsepower | 177 hp @ 5,500 rpm |
| Torque | 195 lb-ft @ 4200 rpm |
| Valvetrain | SOHC, 2 valves/cylinder |
| Bore and Stroke | 95 x 70.4 mm |
| Injection Type | Bosch K-Jetronic CIS |
| Drivetrain | |
| Drive Type | Rear-wheel drive |
| Transmission | |
| Transmission | 3-speed Sportomatic (semi-automatic) |
| Fuel Economy | |
| Combined | 15 MPG |
| Suspension | |
| Front Suspension | MacPherson strut |
| Rear Suspension | Independent semi-trailing arms |
| Tires & Wheels | |
| Tires Front | 185/70 VR 15 |
| Tires Rear | 185/70 VR 15 |
| Dimensions & Weight | |
| Length | 168.9 in |
| Wheelbase | 89.3 in |
Similar cars
Rivals to the 1979 Porsche 911 SC Coupe Sportomatic with similar size, power and price from around the same years.
Safety & Recalls
NCAP safety ratings
Not crash-tested by NHTSA for this model year.
Recalls
2 recalls on file with NHTSA for the 1979 Porsche 911. Not every recall applies to every trim or VIN — check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Sep 27, 1979 · SEAT BELTS:FRONT:RETRACTOR
THE BRIDGE IN THE SEAT BELT BUCKLE LOCKING MECHANISM OF THE FRONT SEAT BELT ASSEMBLY MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY BENT. THE BUCKLE MAY NOT HOLD PROPERLY AND WILL RELEASE, IF EXTREME FORCES ARE APPLIED.
Remedy: THE DEALER WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE SEAT BELTS ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES AT NO COST TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 79V222000
Jun 26, 1979 · POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE:CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT
THE SURFACE OF THE MOUNTING BOLTS CONNECTING THE OUTER CONSTANT VELOCITY JOINT TO THE LEFT AND RIGHT AXLE SHAFTS ON THE REAR OF THE CAR MAY HAVE BEEN IMPROPERLY TREATED. AS A RESULT, THE HEAD OF THE BOLT MAY HAVE BEEN SCUFFED DURING INSTALLATION AND MAY NOT HAVE THE PROPER TORQUE. BOLTS MAY BECOME LOOSE AND AXLE SHAFT SEPARATION COULD OCCUR.
Remedy: DEALER WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN NEW AXLE MOUNTING BOLTS WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
NHTSA campaign 79V158000
Source: US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (nhtsa.gov), matched as 1979 PORSCHE 911. US-market vehicles only; data cached for up to 7 days.