1979 Porsche 911

Factory 3.0-liter air-cooled flat-six engine producing 180 horsepower and 175 lb-ft of torque. Designated as the 930/04 for U.S. models, it features Bosch K-Jetronic CIS fuel injection, a durable aluminum crankcase, and a 5-speed manual 915 transmission. Known for its reliability and strong low-end torque, the SC delivers a 0–60 mph time of around 6.5–7.0 seconds and a top speed near 140 mph, making it one of the most well-rounded and drivable classic 911s of its era.

Original Fuchs forged alloy wheels, which were standard equipment for the model and are widely regarded as one of the most iconic wheel designs in automotive history. The car is fitted with 16-inch wheels, typically 6 inches wide in the front and 7 inches in the rear, offering a balanced and period-correct stance. Finished with black-painted centers and polished lips, the Fuchs wheels not only enhance the car’s classic aesthetic but also serve a functional purpose—their forged aluminum construction provides strength while keeping unsprung weight low, contributing to the precise handling and overall driving dynamics the 911 is known for.

Four-wheel disc brakes, featuring ventilated rotors at all corners for improved cooling and fade resistance. It uses a dual-circuit braking system with floating single-piston calipers—a setup that was quite advanced for its time and provided strong, predictable stopping power. There’s no ABS or electronic assistance, so the brake feel is purely mechanical and very direct, giving you excellent pedal feedback and control. It’s a system that rewards smooth, confident inputs and fits the analog driving experience of the car perfectly.

915 5-speed manual, which was standard for the era. It’s a cable-operated gearbox with a mechanical feel—shifts are deliberate and take some finesse, especially when the car is cold, but once it's warmed up, it's incredibly engaging. The gearing is well-matched to the 3.0L engine, offering strong acceleration through the lower gears and a relaxed cruising gear up top. It doesn’t have the modern synchros of later gearboxes, so smooth shifting takes a bit of technique, but that’s part of the charm—it really connects you to the car in a way newer transmissions just don’t.