In 1975 Porsche turned the sports car world on its head with the
release of the 930 Turbo Carrera. Innovative forced-induction
technology that Porsche was using on their Turbo Carrera RSR to
dominate at Le Mans, was now available to the public to drive on
the street!
The new Top of the Range Porsche debuted at the Paris Auto Show in
1974. Porsche began selling the car the following year. The car was
finally imported for sale into the United States in 1976. Initially
the cars made around 256 bhp but importantly made 243 lb ft of
torque. This was a significant step up from the standard Carrera.
With their short wheel base, rear engine layout and massive amount
of torque, the 930 was definitely a handful for all but the most
competent drivers.
The car we are proud to present here for sale is a 1977 model
delivered new in India Red with Special Wishes Light-Red, full
leather interior. This very well may be the only Turbo Carrera
built in this color way. Several years ago this car was treated to
beautifully executed glass-out respray in the correct original
color. The engine bay and interior have been exceptionally well
preserved over the past five decades. The interior still smells
like leather and the seats are soft to the touch. The grain is
adorned with gentle patina of time. The leather is free of
scratches or scars. Additionally the dash pad is still in great
shape with just a touch of wear right behind the top of the
steering wheel.
All of the gauges work and function as they should. Even the
original Blaupunkt Bamburg radio still has a microphone for the
optional recording unit! The car starts easy and quickly settles
into a comfortable idle. The shifter for the 4-speed, 930 gearbox
moves swiftly though the cogs. the car is surprisingly easy to
drive. The turbo offers a laggy but satisfying rush of torque to
move you down the road. The brakes require a strong foot but
respond with a strong bite. The steering is quick on turn in
despite the car riding on very comfortable suspension. All in all
this car makes for a great driver even by today's standards; it
just keeps on making power and speed in any gear.
The Turbo Carrera is the most desirable model of the 930 / 911
turbo range from 1975 - 1989. Some of that is due to the low
production numbers, just 2800 units were built from 1975 - 1977 vs
19,000 from 1978 - 1989. The other part of that is likely due to
the fact that it is the prettier version of the car boasting the
original whale tail rear wing while the later cars had to make due
with the tea tray wing which was much larger and cumbersome because
it had to accommodate the later cars inter-cooler. Which ever way
your opinion falls there is no denying that the early Turbo
Carrera's have finally started to receive the acclaim they deserve
for not only their phenomenal performance but also their place in
Porsche history. This example here is an investment grade car that
will offer its next custodian a thrilling and unique ride for the
next decade or five! Contact Steve Thiel to purchase this fabulous
Classic Porsche @ 702-383-6080 or
[email protected].
