Model Development
1980 - 1989 SC &
Carrera
North American Cars
1980 SC
Air conditioner
Electric windows
O2 Sensor
Catalytic Converter
Heavier lower valve covers
Trombone oil cooler
3 spoke steering wheel
85 mph speedometer
Bosch CIS K-Jetronics Fuel Injection with Lambda1981 SC
Cold Start Injection added
Fuel Distributor Non-Adjustable
Halogen Sealed Beams
Steel Fuel Lines
Acceleration Enrichment
Steel spring-centered clutch replaces rubber1982 SC
Cam Sprocket Bolted
New Alternator1983 SC
Cab Reintroduced
ROW Body Height
Modified enrichment
160 mph speedometer1984 Carrera 3.2
3.2 liter engine (see Specs)
Finned oil cooler in RF (only some 84)
Bosch Motronics LE-Jetronics Fuel Injection
Oil-fed Tensioners
Integrated fog lights in front
Larger brake discs with warning light1985 Carrera 3.2
4 spoke steering wheel
Central Locking option (std on Turbo)
Antenna in windshield
Improved shifter
Boge gas shocks standard (Bilstein on Sport Option)
Electric drivers seat1986 Carrera 3.2
Redesigned AC (larger air vents)
Power top option
Seats lowered by 20mm
Vanity mirrors
Cabin heat sensor
Larger anti-roll bars & rear torsion bars
Brake light
10% shorter gear shift option1987 Carrera 3.2
G50 transmission (see Specs)
Fan & new thermostatic control added to oil cooler
Rubber centered clutch
Power top standard on most (but not all)
3rd brake light moves to bottom of window
New Shift pattern
Larger clutch
Rear reflector includes backup lights
Halogens1988 Carrera 3.2
15" Fuchs replace phone dial wheels as standard
Other convenience features became standard to RoW1989 Carrera 3.2
16" Fuchs wheels standard
Alarm system has blinking lights in lock knobs when armed