2,994cc SOHC Turbocharged 6-Cylinder Engine
Bosch Fuel Injection
245bhp at 5,500rpm
4-Speed Manual Transaxle
4-Wheel Independent Suspension
4-Wheel Disc Brakes

*Extraordinarily well-kept, low-mileage example
*Desirable early 3.0-Liter, US-Delivery 930 Turbo Carrera
*Matching numbers example, with early California history
*Offered with maintenance and restoration records totaling in excess of $55,000

THE PORSCHE 930

"It offers the finest blend of ultimate performance and refinement I have ever come across..." – Paul Frère on the Porsche 911 Turbo.

Much of the Porsche 911's development had resulted from the factory's racing program, and it was the then FIA Group 4 homologation rules, which required 400 road cars to be built, which spurred the development of 'Project 930' - the legendary 911/930 Turbo. In production from April 1975, the Turbo married a KKK turbocharger to the 3.0-liter Carrera RSR engine, in road trim a combination that delivered 260bhp for a top speed of 155mph. But the Turbo wasn't just about top speed, it was also the best-equipped 911 and amazingly flexible - hence only four speeds in the gearbox - being capable of racing from a standstill to 100mph in 14 seconds.

What set the 930 Turbo apart from its peers was the relaxed way this stupefying performance was delivered. Comparing the Turbo to similarly quick 'he-man' cars such as the Holman & Moody-tuned Cobra 427 and the Ford GT40, Motor's Roger Bell reckoned what made the Porsche so different was that it "hurls you forward with similar velocity but in an uncannily quiet and effortless way. To be shoved so hard in the back that you need high-back seats to keep your head on, yet neither to feel nor hear anything more than a muffled hum, is a very odd sensation indeed in a car."

The Turbo's characteristic flared wheel arches and 'tea tray' rear spoiler had already been seen on the Carrera model while the interior was the most luxurious yet seen in a 911, featuring leather upholstery, air conditioning and electric windows. For 1978 the Turbo's engine was enlarged to 3.3 liters, gaining an intercooler in the process; power increased to 300bhp and the top speed of what was the fastest-accelerating road car of its day went up to 160mph. Due to strong emission regulation in the US, the Turbo was not imported for the US market between 1979 and 1984, but returned in 1985, now equipped with upgraded Motronic engine management systems. Targa and Cabriolet versions were also introduced. More refined than hitherto yet retaining its high-performance edge, the Porsche 930 Turbo sold in the thousands, arguably becoming the definitive sports car of its age.

THE MOTORCAR OFFERED

Offered here is a beautifully well-preserved example of the desirable, original 3.0-Liter 930 Turbo Carrera. The 235th example built in the 1977 production year, this exceptional 930 was completed at the Zuffenhausen Porsche factory in November of 1976. According to Ryan Snodgrass' excellent book on the model, this car was completed as it appears today, in a stealth black exterior color, and destined for the US Market, more specifically Southern California and Chuck Iverson's renowned Porsche agency. Inside, the 930 Turbo Carrera was fully equipped with top-of-the-line features and trimmed in black leather with matching premium carpets.

According to copies of documents offered with the sale of the Porsche, the 930 spent a good portion of its life in the dry California climate, ending up in Palm Springs until 1985, at which time it moved to Wyoming. The car then relocated to South Dakota, at which time copies of receipts in excess of $55,000 for a mechanical restoration work performed in 2016 are evident. The work was very thorough and covered an engine rebuild, transmission rebuild, front and rear suspension rebuild and more. When the vendor acquired the car in July of 2018, the 930 still wore what was believed to be its original paint, but it was unfortunately failing and considered too far gone to be preserved. The car then received a proper glass out repaint in its original color, while the choice was made to keep the well-preserved original interior intact. Today, this era-evoking 930 3.0 Turbo Carrera presents extremely well throughout,

Sporting its lovely original interior, while the odometer currently shows around 58,000 miles - a figure indeed believed to reflect the cars original mileage.

This desirable, first generation 930 3.0 Turbo Carrera could be shown at concours events or exercised on high-speed rallies such as the Ramshorn Rally, and retains its original, matching numbers engine. Combining the unmistakable looks of a classic Porsche, the powerful Turbo motor, and the collectability that goes hand in hand with its low production figures and iconic status, this extraordinary 'Youngtimer' collector's car will not disappoint.