The M491 option was first introduced in 1984 and features front and rear spoilers from the contemporary 911 Turbo as well as wider front and rear fenders. The car is finished in Guards Red and is equipped with a black removable targa roof panel, an aftermarket aerodynamic front valance, fog lights, a rear window wiper, heated power-adjustable side mirrors, and a single polished exhaust outlet. A July 2003 entry in the Carfax report lists damage to the right…
The M491 option was first introduced in 1984 and features front and rear spoilers from the contemporary 911 Turbo as well as wider front and rear fenders. The car is finished in Guards Red and is equipped with a black removable targa roof panel, an aftermarket aerodynamic front valance, fog lights, a rear window wiper, heated power-adjustable side mirrors, and a single polished exhaust outlet. A July 2003 entry in the Carfax report lists damage to the right center pillar, and the seller reports that the majority of the exterior panels were repainted under previous ownership. A crack is noted in the front spoiler below the right fog light, the targa top seal is torn above the left sun visor, and paint chips and blemishes are visible on the front end and around the rear wheel arches.
RUF 17″ alloy wheels with polished rims are mounted with BFGoodrich G-force Sport tires measuring 235/45 up front and 275/40 out back. The M491 package included Turbo-specification brakes, anti-roll bars, trailing arms, and torsion bars. The seller reports that the front and rear brake pads were replaced in preparation for the sale.
The cabin features powered front sport seats upholstered in black leather. Amenities include Porsche-branded floor mats, a Sony CD stereo, and power windows and locks. Wear is noted on the driver’s seat, the cruise control is inoperative, and the air conditioning does not blow cold.
The leather-wrapped Personal Monza steering wheel frames VDO instrumentation including a central tachometer with a 6,300-rpm redline as well as a 170-mph speedometer, a Quarz clock, and gauges for oil level, oil pressure, oil temperature, and fuel level. The six-digit odometer shows 132k miles. The trip odometer is inoperative.
The 3.2-liter M930/21 flat-six is reportedly equipped with an aftermarket engine management chip. An oil change was performed in preparation for the sale, and the seller states that the distributor cap, distributor rotor, and spark plugs were replaced at that time.
Power is sent to the rear wheels through a Type 915 five-speed manual transaxle and an optional limited-slip differential. The catalytic converter has been removed, and the seller reports that a B&B stainless-steel muffler has been installed. Additional photos of the underside condition are viewable in the gallery.
Decoding the option sticker reveals the following information:
An owner’s manual and a warranty and maintenance booklet are included in the sale.
The Carfax report shows the aforementioned damage report along with history in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and Washington from an initial entry in August 1987.