1989 Porsche 911 Carrera Targa M491 “Turbo Look”

Final-year G-body Targa with the factory M491 Turbo Look package, Guards Red over Cashmere Beige, and a G50 five-speed manual.

Specifications & provenance

Year: 1989

Make: Porsche

Model: 911 Carrera Targa M491 Turbo Look

VIN: WP0EB0913KS160666

Engine: Air‑cooled flat‑six

Transmission: G50 5‑speed manual

Drivetrain: Rear‑wheel drive

Brakes: Turbo‑spec brakes (M491 package)

Mileage: 20,000 miles at auction

Exterior: Guards Red

Interior: Cashmere Beige

Factory Turbo Look in the Final G‑Body Year

This 1989 Carrera Targa is equipped with Porsche’s coveted M491 “Turbo Look” package—factory widebody fenders, Turbo‑spec brakes and suspension, and model‑correct spoilers that echo the 930. As the last model year of the classic G‑body generation and paired with the G50 five‑speed, the 1989 M491 Targa sits at a particularly desirable intersection of analog character and refined drivability.

Powertrain & Chassis

Power comes from an air‑cooled flat‑six paired with the robust G50 five‑speed manual, a combination prized for its clean shift action and everyday usability. The M491 specification adds the 930’s larger four‑piston brake hardware, stiffer suspension tuning, and the signature widebody stance, delivering confident braking and a planted, period‑correct feel without the turbocharged theatrics.

As configured on Targa models, the widebody silhouette is especially striking—flared rear quarters framing wider wheels and tires, a deeper front valance, and a model‑correct rear spoiler. The result is a car that looks and feels every bit the icon enthusiasts associate with the 930, while retaining the naturally aspirated character of the Carrera.

Interior, Roof & Details

Inside, Cashmere Beige upholstery provides a classic contrast to the Guards Red paint. The Targa’s removable roof panel and brushed stainless roll hoop deliver open‑air engagement with the structural solidity that defined this body style for decades. Ergonomics remain delightfully simple: clear gauges, a tactile shifter, and the kind of visibility that makes the 3.2‑era cars so approachable on back roads and in town alike.

Rarity & Significance

The M491 “Turbo Look” option was a low‑production package offered on late‑G‑body Carreras (coupé, Targa, and Cabriolet), combining the 930’s visual drama and brake/suspension hardware with the Carrera’s naturally aspirated powertrain. 1989 represents the last year of the classic-era body, making M491 Targas from this model year particularly sought after.

This example presents in a quintessential Porsche colorway and shows low‑mileage usage, aligning with the kind of careful stewardship that keeps these cars feeling special. For additional context and imagery, see the prior listing documentation.