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180mph Speedometer help
Posted: Mon Oct 03, 2005 10:51 pm
by taribo
I have a 1974 911 2.7, and it came with a 180mph speedometer. I do not think that it is the original unit, but it matches all of the other old dials on the dashboard. I have never seen one before, can anyone offer any advice as to what model car came equipped with a 180mph speedo. Other 911's seem to have speedos calibrated up to 150mph, this speedo is exactly the same to this point (approx 4pm) but it carries on to 180mph in the 6pm position. Any one know anything????
Posted: Tue Oct 04, 2005 7:28 am
by Lightweight_911
If it's the earlier version with the silver 'button' in the centre (the pivot point for the needle) these were fitted to the later (Mar '73-on) 2.7 Carrera RS. If it's the later style gauge with the black centre these were fitted to the '74-'76 2.7 Euro (mfi) Carreras.
Thanks for your input
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 12:30 am
by taribo
Thankyou very much for your reply. I have the black centre kind.
I will do some research as to whether my car is a 74 carrera.
Thanks
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:31 am
by Lightweight_911
If it's a '74 2.7 Euro Carrera the VIN will be in the form:
911 460 XXXX (1974 - Coupe)
911 461 XXXX (1974 - Targa)
I guess not then...
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:57 am
by taribo
My Vin is 911 441 xxxxx
Its a Targa
thanks for your expertise
Phil
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 10:30 am
by Lightweight_911
That's a US spec (175bhp) '74 Targa.
I cant believe..
Posted: Fri Oct 14, 2005 9:34 pm
by taribo
I cant believe how knowledgable you are.
Thanks
This car used to a LHD car, so that ties that loose end up nicely too!