Buying a 1969 Porsche 911E Coupe

In 1968, the Porsche 911 would receive its first significant update, which would become known as the B-Series. Central to the new model lineup was the 1969 Porsche 911E, which would effectively replace the 911L as the standard issue. The E would stand for Einspritz, which is German for injection, as these new cars would use Bosch mechanical fuel injection rather than the previously used carburetors. This new innovation would raise the power of the 2.0L engine to more than 140 horsepower. However, the most important change to all of the B-Series Porsche 911 cars was the increase to the wheelbase. This was achieved by moving the wheels back by lengthening the trailing arms and allowing the driveshaft to be slightly angled. Rear wheel arches would need to be repositioned, which lead to a bigger gap between the rear of the doors and the rear arches. The arches were also now slightly flared to accommodate wider wheels and tires. The 1969 Porsche 911E Coupe, which would run alongside a Targa option, would be perhaps the more popular of the two thanks to a brilliant curvature.

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1969 Porsche 911E Coupe Buyer’s Guide

If you’re looking to buy a 1969 Porsche 911E Coupe, there are a few less fundamental interior changes that can help you identify models from this period. For example, there was a smaller steering wheel, an ashtray in the center of the dash’s lower edge, larger storage bins in the doors, and a revised heater system that eliminated the Beetle-style air intakes on the inner sills. Similarly, because the fuel injection system meant there was no congenital choke knob, Porsche added a hand throttle between the seats to allow the driver to tweak the idling speed while the engine was still cold. These are just a few of the cues that will help you identify a 1969 Porsche 911E Coupe. As with all classics, be sure to have a thorough inspection for rust, as these models were not galvanized until the late 1970s and rust can be quite an issue in key areas. Restoration of these cars can be expensive, so be sure you have a good understanding as to its overall condition prior to purchasing.

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