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For Sale: 1989 Porsche 930 in San Diego, California

Vehicle Description

1989 Porsche 930 Turbo S

Background:
Few of Porsches' modern era creations are shrouded in more mystery than those that emerged from Porsche's "PORSCHE EXCLUSIV" department beginning in the mid-1980s. While there had always been "back-door" channels to arrange for special features and options, usually known as the "Sonderwunschprogramm", not until the mid 1980s did Porsche organize a more formal department and separate, "stand-alone" production area to deal exclusively with special orders and special requests. These could be something as simple as a request for a non-standard color or interior trim, to far more unique features and options that today can be difficult to fully understand and comprehend. One of the more famous of the "PORSCHE EXCLUSIV" option packages was the M505 and M506 "Flachbau" or "Slope Nose" front end treatment. But as we will soon see, there were other even more rare and interesting programs that those in the know could order if they new who to ask, how to ask for it and of course had a willingness to pay what Porsche demanded for such personalized attention.

Turbo 3.3, 330bhp:
As early as 1981, Porsche began providing European clients directly a special optional engine upgrade that boosted output of the standard 3.3-liter engine from 300bhp to 330bhp. This involved the fitting of a special intercooler, turbocharger and waste-gate system as well as revised engine timing, camshaft timing and fuel-injection upgrades. Only a handful of such Factory modified Turbos are known to exist but requests and interest grew sufficiently that sometime in 1985, an actual full option package was created. 1989 was the last year of the legendary 3.3-liter Porsche Turbo based on the original 1975 design. It was also the first and only year the model finally did away with the antiquated four-speed for the incredible "G50", five-speed gearbox. The full "S" performance package was quietly made available to select clientele. The 1989 Turbo S package consisted of the following components that could be offered in total or on an individual basis:

-Type 930/66S Engine, Flat-6, Turbocharged 3.3-liter, 330BHP
-Special Front Mounted Oil-Cooler
-Combination of a 6,800 RPM rev limit on a 7,000RPM Tach with a 300KPH and later 320KPH Speedometer and 1 BAR boost Gauge
-Special Front Air Dam Spoiler with Integral Oil Cooler Inlet and Integral Fog Lights
-Special Rear Lower Valence with Integral Quad-Exhaust Outlet Ports
-Quad Tip, Free-Flowng Exhaust System
-Sport Seats Left and Right
-Unique Front Console and Control Arrangement
-G50/50 2 Five-Speed Gearbox with Limited Slip Differential
-Fuch Light-Alloy Rims
-Bridgestone Z-Rated Speed Tires

Examination of an original Turbo S from 1989 reveals a variety of easily seen unique differences. From the front end the vehicle features a radically different and aggressive front air dam with integral oil-cooler inlet and fog-light assemblies. Behind this is a massive oil-cooler with large supply and return lines that were initially hand-routed directly through the front luggage compartment and right-inner fender-well area and later done in a far less intrusive and tidier manner. The oil lines pass along the right-side body work to a special oil-thermostat and dry-sump oil tank. The rear of the Turbo S likewise has a completely unique appearance with a special rear valence assembly with dual large cut-outs on each side prominently showing the unique dual-tip, free-flowing, non-catalyst exhaust system. The gearbox and engine combination were the most developed ever seen on a production road Porsche to date. The gearbox was the all new five-speed G50/50-2 with limited slip differential. The engine incorporated a special, massive intercooler rated a 1.5 bar, larger K27 KKK turbocharger and accompanying wastegate system and free-flowing, quad-tip, non-catalyst exhaust system as well as revised engine ignition timing, camshaft profile and subsequent fuel-injection revisions. Visually with close examination, the top of the engine block near the engine number itself, Porsche stamped these special motors with a distinct large "S" after the "930/66" engine "Typ." number.

The performance increase from these upgrades was significant, with raw bhp rising from 300 at 5,500rpm to 330 at 5,750rpm. Engine torque also rose dramatically, going from 430nm at 4,000rpm to a "stump-puling" 467nm at 4,500rpm! With no increase in vehicle weight, both acceleration and top speed were significantly increased. Top speed of the standard 1989 Turbo was 260kph / 162mph. The "S" upgrade increased top speed to 270kph / 168mph. How quickly the S gathered speed was a completely different story with the S upgrade dramatically improving acceleration in all parameters.

Both the visual external differences and mechanical upgrades of the full "S" option were just part of the overall package Porsche provided. The interior if so desired could be featured with several unique options as as well. These included a combination of a 6,800 RPM rev limit on a 7,000RPM tachometer with a 300KPH / 320KPH speedometer and 1 BAR boost gauge directly in front of the driver. A completely unique center console and accessory control area was positioned directly in front of the gearshift lever and driver's and passenger side sports seats completed the interior standard features of the full "S" package Porsche offered to their most favored clients.

End of the Porsche Turbo?:
The last 1989 Porsche 930 Turbos were completed in July of 1989. For almost a full year before production had come to an end, Porsche marketing and dealer's alike world-wide, indicated openly that there would be no follow-on model to replace the 1989 930 Turbo. Most speculated that Porsche still believed the 911 and 930 had been developed to a point of obsolescence and would soon be discontinued in favor of the their water-cooled, front-engined, V8 928. As such many believed the 1989 930 Turbos to be the last of a very special breed of brutally fast and aggressive looking Porsches with no-follow on model to replace them. Dealers as such were in many cases charging extreme premiums on the last of the Turbos and prices on the secondary market were likewise far above the original window stickers. The 911's replacement 964 became available in the Fall of 1989 with mixed reviews. Porsche claimed the new model was 85% different than the previous 911 but at least initially as foretold by Porsche, no turbocharged version was offered. Those who has missed on the last of Porsche's 930 Turbos demanded their need for a turbocharged version be addressed. Porsche's engineering department was completely un-prepared to deal provide a blown version of the 964 and it was not until March of 1991 that a 964 Turbo was offered to eager clients. More than a few were disappointed to learn that rather than developing a turbocharged version of the all-new 3.6-liter, M64 engine, the 964 turbo was forced to rely on the previous year's 3.3-liter 930 engine which now featured several improvements and revisions. Not until 1993 did Porsche finally provide a worthy replacement of the legendary 930 Turbo. By then, those who had been fortunate enough to purchase the last of the original 930s realized they had acquired something very special indeed!

Chassis WP0ZZZ93ZKS000799:
This particular Porsche Turbo began life as a special order that was initiated internally by Porsc...for more information please contact the seller.

Vehicle Details

  • 1989 Porsche 930
  • Listing ID: CC-1311943
  • Price: Contact Seller
  • Location:San Diego, California
  • Year:1989
  • Make:Porsche
  • Model:930
  • Exterior Color:Slate Grey
  • Interior Color:Black
  • Transmission:Manual
  • Odometer:35815
  • Stock Number:333647
  • VIN:WP0ZZZ93ZKS000799
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