1980 Porsche 930 Turbo

1978 was a big year for updates to the 930. The 3-liter flat-six motor’s cylinders were bored out an extra 2mm, which increased displacement from 3.0 to 3.3-liters. A new air-to-air intercooler was also added which raised the power output from 256 hp all the way up to 296 hp. New anti-roll bars, firmer shock absorbers, and larger rear torsion bars helped improve the handling and ride as well.

Finished in Grand Prix White, this 930 is achingly beautiful at any time of day or night. Beauty aside, there are some bumps and bruises around the outside of the vehicle. Paint chips are noted on forward-facing surfaces as well as the front and rear lower valances, the wheel arches, engine lid, and the right rocker trim. The front-bumper cover is cracked on the driver’s side, and the passenger side taillight housing is not flush with the body. The 17-inch Forgeline rims add a great deal of attitude to a car already well known for its anger issues, and they look phenomenal. Overall, this is a driver quality exterior that looks good, but some minor touch-up work would make it excellent.

Loaded with black leather, this 930’s interior looks like quite a pleasant place to spend one’s time. An aftermarket Kenwood stereo and a host of added gauges provide loads of extra information to the driver while the three-spoke Alcantara steering wheel adds an extra level of control. Red stitching on the steering wheel pops nicely along with the red ‘Turbo’ stitching in the floormats. As for wear and tear, portions of the carpets are missing from the center console and front footwells, upholstery on the left-rear seat is torn, the sun visors are worn, and the sunroof does not open. The odometer is not working, and total mileage is unknown. Again, the interior is in solid shape, but some extra repairs could really take it over the top.

This 930 has received a host of modifications over the years that make for quite an enjoyable driving experience. Upgrades are as follows: forged pistons, aftermarket connecting rods and camshafts, Clewett Engineering ignition and fuel-management system, 17-inch Forgeline wheels, 4-speed manual transmission, RUF-style front bumper cover, rear fender vents, aftermarket intercooler, Kenwood stereo with USB, “tea tray” rear spoiler, 245/45 front and 315/35 rear Sumitomo HTR ZR3 tires, coilover shock absorbers, 4-wheel disc brakes with cross-drilled rotors, aftermarket three-spoke steering wheel, Andial boost gauge, central tachometer, a 300-km/h speedometer, and auxiliary gauges. As an important note, the seller reported to us that the third-gear synchronizer grinds intermittently.

This Porsche was imported from Europe to the United States in the 1990's, and the seller purchased the vehicle in 2017 from a family member. It has a clean Tennessee title in the seller’s name, and it was noted to our team that a previous owner had the car resprayed to its original Grand Prix White. The odometer is not working, and total mileage is unknown.

Often referred to by enthusiasts as the ‘Widowmaker,’ the 930 Turbo is far and away the most visceral offering from Porsche ever to be part of the 911 family tree. The flat-six motor screams in delight thanks to assistance from its massive turbocharger, yet the subtle white on black color combination helps keep this demon cool and under the radar. Estimated $65,000 - $75,000.