Porsche - Porsche 930 3.0 turbo 1976

Project car Porsche 911 Turbo (930) from 1976
Matching numbers Porsche 3.0 turbo in good condition.

The Porsche 911 Turbo (930) was born in 1975. The first Porsche Turbos were fitted with a 3.0 liter engine. From 1978, the 930 turbos came with a 3.3 liter engine. These early 3.0 liter turbos have become true collector cars. Their limited numbers, in combination with the divergent construction of the later 3.3 liter cars, make the stronger EU models very popular.

Only 275 of the Porsche 930 were produced in 1975. These are the most sought after turbos to collect. In 1976 a total of 623 EU models were build. Many of these early turbochargers with a 3.0 liter engine were provided with a newer 3.3-liter engine by the former owners. This makes early turbo models, which still possess the original 3.0 engine, difficult to find. This matching numbers 930 still has the original engine as the Porsche birth certificate can confirm.

The Porsche 911 G-models were built from 1974 till 1989 and were available in different versions. There was a S , SC , Carrera version and since 1975 the very popular and groundbreaking turbo. The turbo versions were made from 1975 till 1989 and were known as the type 930. During the entire production sequence the 930 was the absolute 911 top model and when it was launched it was the fastest production car for sale in Germany.

The 930 was delivered from 1975 to 1977 with a 3.0 liter engine that produced 260 hp. To make sure that the high amount of power could be handled the original 911 was changed drastically. The suspension was changed, bigger brakes were fitted and there was a stronger gearbox implemented with a four-speed transmission. One of the most striking solutions was the characteristic ‘Walschwanzflosse’ (rear spoiler). This gave the car more downforce and also the air flow to the engine was improved. Wider wheel arches and bigger tires provided more grip and stability. These adjustments gave the 930 a unique and instantly recognizable look.

From 1978 the engine capacity was increased to 3.3 liter and the engine was fitted with an intercooler, as a result the capacity of the 930 rose to a whopping 300 hp. The rear spoiler needed to be modified slightly to make room for the intercooler. In addition, the brakes were upgraded equal to that of the 917 race car.

Interesting fact is that the 3.0 models in the US, Canada and Japan had a lower output of 245 hp and the 3.3 liter a pinched power of 265 hp (282 hp in 1986). Therefore a EU model is more desirable.