This 930 Turbo’s Significance: Noted as Germany’s fastest, high-production car upon introduction in the early 1970s and was firstly appointed the infamous “Widowmaker” moniker due to its signature setup: rear-engine, rear-drive, a wheelbase that isn’t the longest, combined with little to no safety aids and turbo lag that made for a challenging drive when the car’s dynamics wasn’t given complete attention. Not only was it the first 911 to feature the brand’s famed wide rear fenders and “Whale Tail” spoiler, but it was also the marque’s first time adding forced-induction to a production-based vehicle. The 930 is the last 911 Turbo that bears the original classic styling as sustained by the preliminary 911 and is a vastly important model not only in Porsche’s storied and rich history but in the automotive world as well.
Upon viewing this classically captivating Turbo Coupe, your presence is welcomed by its vivacious Guards Red finish that eloquently envelops and accentuates the 930’s signature shape; subtly protruding fog lights just above the characteristic front spoiler; the famed 16-inch Fuchs wheels with centers completed in black satin and are surrounded by a light-color finished ring (showcased in front of black brake calipers with raised ‘Porsche’ insignia in white); the rear’s notable protruding rear fenders along with the renowned “Tea Tray” spoiler featuring integrated grille slats in black and is underscored by “turbo” insignia in donned in black along with the distinctive heckblende taillight design aesthetic.
Just before you enter its classy Cashmere Beige Leather interior, you’re first met by black plated door sills, followed by your attention being captured by the Cashmere leather adorned front seats that are characterized by piping, stitching and perforations and when inside you can expect to find a steel sunroof, the dashboard, roof lining and upper door trim regions completed in black, Cashmere Beige-colored carpeting/stitching/leather that covers select surface areas. The driver is faced with a leather wrapped 4-spoke design steering wheel; black instrumentation dials situated behind orange needles and are accentuated by white numerals; the beautifully involving 4-speed shifter featuring a leather-wrapped shift boot with the gear shift pattern area of shift knob featuring a gloss black-finish. Front occupants are embraced by the power-adjustable Comfort Seats and can expect in-cabin audio entertainment via the period-correct Blaupunkt Reno SQR 46 Cassette Radio.
Performance: rear-wheel-drive; 4-speed manual-operated; rear-mounted and single-turbocharged 3.3L flat-six air-cooled engine; factory ratings of 282-hp with 278 ft-lbs of torque.