You should remove everything peculiar to sportomatic and save all of it. We also have a large warehouse full of used and rebuilt porsche transmissions and porsche transmission parts in stock. This rare 1968 fmodel in the original l version in colour hellelfenbein is in a very beautiful condition concerning paint and. Porsche left fans of the manual shifter out in the cold when it launched the previous 911 gt3 solely with the pdk dualclutch transmission. In 1968, the sportomatic semiautomatic 4speed was introduced as an optional transmission to the standard 5speed manual on the 911t and e. Jan 25, 2018 and the plan worked, almost 25% of all 911s sold in the united states were sportomatic equipped. My issue is i cannot get any of the rotational movement from the coupler when in 5th like dennis and bob both reference above. Sportomatic, porsche s first automatic transmission. However, the tiptronic system was not the first time porsche offered a clutchless manual transmission.
Porsche s tiptronic system has become quite familiar to the automotive community by now. Later, as 911 engines increased in power, a stronger sportomatic was. Aase sales porsche cars for sale aase sales porsche parts. Porsche 911 sportomatic gearbox bridging switch 905610102 design 911 supply car parts, spares and accessories, to both retail and to the trade. Announced in europe during 1967 was a surprising new porsche 911 option that went to america for 68.
The porsche 911 l was built during 1 year and only 449 were built. Transaxle is the correct definition instead of transmission due. Porsche has developed and built some of the best transmissions in the world but unfortunately they are not immune to occasional breakdowns, which is most likely why you are reading this now. Sportomatic, porsches first automatic transmission. Constructed in september 1972 and destined for the usa via the san francisco distributor, this incredibly rare 911 was specified from new with the high performance 2. Welcome to the 911 sportomatic register the sportomatic register covers all standard production 911 models from 1967 through to 1978 apart from the 911 turbo and 2. Dont be afraid of dropping the engine and transmission. A car with a manual transmission and no clutch pedal. Our car product and accessory range includes brakes, exhausts, tyres, wheels and panels and interiors. Porsche 911 transmission, transaxle, and gearbox 197883. There are fittings on the oil tank and on the engine for sportomatic connections. This transmission is for a early 911 or 912 by its number.
As you can see it is in pieces but we figure but cannot guarantee that most pieces are there, if not we probably have the rest of them here somewhere. The sportomatic gearbox is a 3 speed version and is very easy to use. Owned by a woman doctor in oakland california who originally bought the car when she was in high school. There is actually nothing wrong with the gearbox in my car 92502, i just want to have a go. The tip part of the name comes from the german to flip the gear lever around in a sporting manner, and you can be sure there was no temptation to hark back to the sportomatic brand name of the last porsche 911 alternative to manual transmission, which ceased production in. So if you are in need of a porsche transmission repair, give us a call. Mar 11, 2015 basically, sportomatic combines a fourspeed allsynchromesh gearbox with a clutch controlled via hand pressure and switches at the base of the gear lever, plus a hairychested fichtel and sachs torque converter always working busily to multiply torque effort and smooth out the power line.
The transmission was used primarily in the 911 but variations were also used in the 904, 906, 912 and 914 production road and race cars. Is a manual carrera the sweetest porsche 911 of all. Porsche 911 sportomatic gearbox bridging switch 905610102. And the plan worked, almost 25% of all 911s sold in the united states were sportomatic equipped.
Although not truly an automatic transmission, porsche introduced the sportomatic in 1968, sharing its basic design and operation with the automatic stickshift, or autostick, from the vw beetle and the nsu ro 80. While this process still required driver input, the sportomatic gearbox also featured a torque converter something found in traditional automatic transmissions in place of the manual 911 s flywheel. The 901 series porsche transmissions was a four or five speed longitudinal transaxle designed and manufactured by porsche between 1964 and 1976. As you can see in pictures, it has been driven, but it has been well taken care of. Inexpensive transmission for the do it yourself crowd. Porsche 911 l coupe white 1968 in very good condition. Porsche 911 shifting improvements 911 196589 930 turbo. Porsche 911e 911 912 mechanical fuel injection sportomatic. Its the first time weve driven the newly turbocharged 911 carrera with a manual gearbox here in. It is a matching numbers car and has been in the same ownership for the last 20 years. One is 4 speed 92500 7273 911t, 911e, the other a 92512 76 usa 911, 911s 3speed. Read on for a brief history of each gearbox, which we offer as part of our celebration of the 911s 50th anniversary.
In 1972 the type 925 sportomatic was introduced using the same casing as the type 915 manual. Great savings free delivery collection on many items. Porsche 911 transmission, transaxle, and gearbox 197883 includes model types 915 5 speed, 930 4 speed and 925 sportomatic with designation manual 915. While not strictly an automatic gearbox, the sportomatic unit featured a vacuumoperated clutch, activated via a microswitch whenever the driver touched the gear lever. All models are fully described and illustrated providing a definitive production history plus an accurate guide to original specs and equipment. In 1967, porsche released its fourspeed sportomatic transmission, providing enthusiasts with their first twopedal 911. Discover all there is to know about the greatest porsches ever made. Accelerator pedal, manual transmission and sportomatic, for. Road test porsche 911 tiptronic motor sport magazine. Ventilation and heating were upgraded, the front and rear quarters were slightly flared, and many interior appointments and details occurred. The first race was on july 23, 1967, the mugello 500 km and the 911 r scored third after two porsche 910. We can arrange transportation of your car or transmission. But this is not about the car, its about my attempts to tear down and. Rare 1968 porsche 911e sportomatic road test drive.
Porsche 901 911 912 sportomatic transmission for the early cars do it yourself. By 1975, engine capacity and power in such cars as the 911s had increased to the point where once again the sportomatic transmission was too weak. Imported from the usa by the owner in october 20 this matching number 1969 911 touring with sportomatic transmission has. Porsche 911 manual trans gear teeth oe supplier 91530224114 915 302 241 14 fits. Porsche transmissions, parts, and rebuilt transaxles cogscogs. Porsche 911 transmission, transaxle, and gearbox includes model types 901, 915, 902, 905, 911, 925, 930, g50, g64, g96, g97, a50, a96, and a97. Proof the porsche 911 gt3 may get a manual transmission again. And the plan worked, almost 25% of all 911 s sold in the united states were sportomatic equipped. Description accelerator pedal, manual transmission and sportomatic. Later, as 911 engines increased in power, a stronger sportomatic was necessary.
A must have ebook for any porsche fanatic, this ebook is a reference book for porsche enthusiasts. Coys at historic motorsport international by coys issuu. Stoddard authentic porsche parts is a leader in the vintage and oem restoration auto parts for your porsche 356, 911, 912 or 914. The dealer in southern california disclosed at that time that the car was previously an original police detective vehicle in italy. The car has been repainted in its original factory sepia brown color code 7410. Porsche says not, insisting that its a lightly altered version of the engine from the 911 cup and rsr racers where it produces 485 and 510bhp respectively. While this process still required driver input, the sportomatic gearbox also featured a torque converter.
Porsche 901 911 912 sportomatic transmission for the early. Our parts catalogs are available free with purchase. Offered for your consideration is a 1971 porsche 911e 2. The toolkit and jack, service and maintenance manual, owners manual and other accessories are all apparent and complete. This is the real deal a numbers matching 1972 911s targa with the porsche certificate of authentictiy that verifies the numbers. Hold the gearshift lever only when you are just about to shift a gear. While this process still required driver input, the sportomatic gearbox also featured a torque converter something found in traditional automatic transmissions in place of the manual 911s flywheel. Back in 1968 porsche wanted to create something which would live up to its. Porsche transmission, sportomatic porsche parts ordering.
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