1989 Porsche 911 Carrera

<strong>The M491 option (often called &quot;Turbo Look&quot;, WTL, or Supersport in the UK) gave a standard Carrera 3.2 nearly all of the chassis and appearance upgrades of the 930 Turbo&mdash;without the turbocharged engine.<br />What the M491 Package Included<br />A genuine factory M491 Cabriolet typically received:<br />Wide Turbo front and rear fenders<br />Turbo &quot;tea tray&quot; rear spoiler (whale tail)<br />Front chin spoiler<br />930 Turbo brakes (4-piston calipers)<br />Turbo suspension components<br />Wider Fuchs wheels and tires<br />Turbo trailing arms and anti-roll bars<br />The engine remained the naturally aspirated 3.2-liter flat-six, making roughly 214&ndash;231 hp depending on market specifications.<br />Why 1989 Is Special<br />The 1989 model year is particularly sought after because it was:<br />The final year of the classic G-body 911.<br />Equipped with the desirable G50 5-speed gearbox.<br />Produced in relatively small numbers compared with standard Carreras.<br />Production Numbers<br />For all M491 Carrera 3.2s (1984&ndash;1989), production totaled approximately:<br />Body StyleProductionCoupe1,397<br />Targa559<br />Cabriolet1,684<br />The Cabriolet was the most common M491 body style, but genuine factory M491 cars remain rare compared with standard Carreras.<br />How to Verify a Real M491 Car<br />Look for:<br />Option code M491 on the factory option sticker or Certificate of Authenticity.<br />Matching VIN and option records.<br />Genuine Turbo brakes and suspension components, not just wide-body cosmetic modifications.<br />Original factory wide-body construction rather than aftermarket conversions. Enthusiasts often emphasize that factory M491 cars are significantly more valuable than converted cars.<br />Collector Interest<br />Today, 1987&ndash;1989 M491 cars&mdash;especially Cabriolets and low-mileage examples&mdash;command substantial premiums over standard Carrera 3.2 models because they combine:<br />The reliability of the naturally aspirated 3.2 engine,<br />The looks and chassis hardware of the 930 Turbo,<br />The desirable G50 transmission&nbsp;</strong><br />&nbsp;

Condition

Good

Year

1989

Engine Description

3.2L

Engine Cylinders

6