1976 911 S Targa engine # help

[Kjetil]

Hi! Need help decoding this engine #. 6360639

 

Thanks!

[Loren]

Engine code - 911.81

HP -165

Liters - 2.7

 

[Kjetil]

Thanks a lot Loren! What does 81 mean pls?

[Loren]

That is just the engine type. Typically Porsche changed that number every year or so when improvements were made.

Realize that the 2.7-liter air-cooled engine could easily be modified to 3 (or more) liter engines. Sometimes folks do not realize this until they take it apart and see a different crankshaft or cylinders.

So, what shipped with the car is not always what is in the car today...

[Kjetil]

I see. Can you tell if the engine is correct for a -76 Targa S?

[Loren]

For a 1976 911 and 911 Targa - Yes.

I did not see a different listing for 911 S Targa. I do not know about RoW cars but US cars for that year were all 911 S. I owned one.

 

[Kjetil]

Thanks! Great looking car!

[Kjetil]

How about this engine #, 6362810? Supposed to belong to a -74 911 Sportomatic Targa. VIN 9114110999.

 

Is there a table showing these numbers available online somewhere? Have searched, but can`t find...

 

 

Thanks!

[Loren]

1 hour ago, Kjetil said:

How about this engine #, 6362810? Supposed to belong to a -74 911 Sportomatic Targa. VIN 9114110999.

 

Is there a table showing these numbers available online somewhere? Have searched, but can`t find...

 

 

Thanks!

 

That engine serial number is from an engine built in 1976.

Type 911.81

HP 165

Liters 2.7

 

[Kjetil]

Thanks for a quick reply Loren!

 

BR