Carrera 3.2 Turbo-Look
The Porsche 911 Carrera 3.2 Turbo-Look features naturally-aspirated 3.2-liter flat-six producing 231 horsepower at 170kW and 285 Nm (210 lb-ft) torque at 4,800 rpm through five-speed manual transmission (later Getrag G50) and rear-wheel-drive at 1,200kg claimed DIN weight. M491 Turbo-Look specification includes complete 930 Turbo wide-body flared fenders front and rear, distinctive whale-tail rear spoiler, upgraded suspension components from Turbo specification, Fuchs magnesium wheels sized 7x16 front and 9x16 rear with 205/55 and 245/50 tires, complete 930 Turbo brake package with four-piston calipers and ventilated drilled discs, and enhanced cooling systems supporting visual identity without turbocharged powertrain.
Carrera 3.2 Turbo-Look represents factory cosmetic package creating 930 Turbo visual drama without forced-induction complexity and insurance costs, establishing desirability through M491 option code available initially on coupe from 1984 then expanding to Targa and Cabriolet body styles 1985 onward during final air-cooled 911 generation before 964 succession. The naturally-aspirated 3.2-liter maintains reliable atmospheric character and linear power delivery preferred by enthusiast drivers avoiding turbo lag and heat management challenges, while Turbo bodywork and brake upgrades provide genuine functional benefits through increased track width improving stability and larger cooling capacity supporting spirited driving, creating balanced package combining performance credibility with distinctive presence, establishing collectible status among air-cooled 911 variants as ultimate naturally-aspirated expression wearing Turbo costume without compromising driving purity, representing period when Porsche offered genuine performance diversity within single model range.