1989 Porsche 911

The M491 option (often called "Turbo Look", WTL, or Supersport in the UK) gave a standard Carrera 3.2 nearly all of the chassis and appearance upgrades of the 930 Turbo—without the turbocharged engine.What the M491 Package IncludedA genuine factory M491 Cabriolet typically received:Wide Turbo front and rear fendersTurbo "tea tray" rear spoiler (whale tail)Front chin spoiler930 Turbo brakes (4-piston calipers)Turbo suspension componentsWider Fuchs wheels and tiresTurbo trailing arms and anti-roll barsThe engine remained the naturally aspirated 3.2-liter flat-six, making roughly 214–231 hp depending on market specifications.Why 1989 Is SpecialThe 1989 model year is particularly sought after because it was:The final year of the classic G-body 911.Equipped with the desirable G50 5-speed gearbox.Produced in relatively small numbers compared with standard Carreras.Production NumbersFor all M491 Carrera 3.2s (1984–1989), production totaled approximately:Body StyleProductionCoupe1,397Targa559Cabriolet1,684The Cabriolet was the most common M491 body style, but genuine factory M491 cars remain rare compared with standard Carreras.How to Verify a Real M491 CarLook for:Option code M491 on the factory option sticker or Certificate of Authenticity.Matching VIN and option records.Genuine Turbo brakes and suspension components, not just wide-body cosmetic modifications.Original factory wide-body construction rather than aftermarket conversions. Enthusiasts often emphasize that factory M491 cars are significantly more valuable than converted cars.Collector InterestToday, 1987–1989 M491 cars—especially Cabriolets and low-mileage examples—command substantial premiums over standard Carrera 3.2 models because they combine:The reliability of the naturally aspirated 3.2 engine,The looks and chassis hardware of the 930 Turbo,The desirable G50 transmission