Ferdinand “Ferry” Porsche, ho was running the company at the time, handed development of the vehicle over to Ernst Fuhrmann, ho adapted the turbo-technology originally developed for the 917/30 CAN-AM car to the 3.0 litre flat-six from the Carrera RS 3.0, reating what Porsche internally dubbed as 930.
Total output from the engine was 260 PS (191 kW; 256 hp), uch more than the standard Carrera. In order to ensure that the platform could make the most of the higher power output, revised suspension, arger brakes and stronger gearbox became part of the package, lthough some consumers were unhappy with Porsche’s use of a 4-speed whilst a 5-speed manual was available in the “lesser” Carrera. A “whale tail” rear spoiler was installed to help vent more air to the engine and help create more downforce at the rear of the vehicle, nd wider rear wheels with upgraded tires combined with flared wheelarches were added to increase the 911’s width and grip, aking it more stable.
Early US-spec 930 – note
“Turbo Carrera” badging
Porsche badged the vehicle simply as “Turbo” (although early U.S. units were badged as “Turbo Carrera”) and debuted it at the Paris Auto Show in October 1974 before putting it on sale in the spring of 1975; export to the United States began in 1976.
The 930 proved very fast but also very demanding, rone by its short wheelbase and rear engine layout to oversteer and plagued by significant turbo-lag.
Porsche made its first and most significant upgrades to the 930 for 1978, nlarging the engine to 3.3 litres and adding an air-to-air intercooler. By cooling the pressurized air charge, he intercooler helped increase power output to 300 hp (DIN); the rear ‘whale tail’ spoiler was re-profiled and raised slightly to make room for the intercooler. Porsche also upgraded the brakes to units similar to those used on the 917 racecar.
Changing emissions regulations in Japan and the U.S. forced Porsche to withdraw the 930 from those markets in 1980. It remained, owever, available in Canada. Believing the luxurious 928 gran turismo would eventually replace the 911 as the top of the Porsche line, uhrmann cut-back spending on the model, nd it was not until Fuhrmann’s resignation the company finally committed the financing to re-regulate the car.
The 930 remained available in Europe, nd for 1983 a 330 PS (243 kW; 325 hp) performance option became available on a build-to-order basis from Porsche. With the add-on came a 4-pipe exhaust system and an additional oil-cooler requiring a remodelled front spoiler and units bearing the add-on often featured additional ventilation holes in the rear fenders and modified rockers.
A 1982 Porsche 911 SC modified to the Flachbau (“slantnose”) appearance.
Porsche offered a “Flachbau” (“slantnose”) 930 under the “Sonderwunschprogramm” (special order program) beginning in 1981, n otherwise normal 930 with a 935-style slantnose instead of the normal 911 front end. Each Flachbau unit was handcrafted by remodeling the front fenders. So few were built that the slantnose units often commanded a high premium price, dding to the fact that they required a initial premium of up to 60 per cent (highly individualized cars even more) over the standard price. Several sources claim the factory built 948 units. The Flachbau units delivered in Europe usually featured the 330 hp (246 kW) performance kit.
It was in 1984 that Porsche produced the fastest of the 930 Turbos with exhilarating pace 0-60 4.6 s with a top speed of 278 km/h. These are the cars in greatest demand.
By the 1985 model year, 28 sales had risen slightly, ut question remained whether it would supersede the 911 as the company’s premier model. Porsche re-introduced the 930 to the Japanese and U.S. markets in 1986 with an emission-controlled engine producing 282 PS (207 kW; 278 hp). At the same time Porsche introduced Targa and Cabriolet variants, both of which proved popular.
Porsche discontinued the 930 after model year 1989 when its underlying “G-Series” platform was being replaced by the 964. ’89 models were the first and last versions of the 930 to feature the G50 transmission, 5-speed manual transmission. A turbo version of the 964 officially succeeded the 930 in 1991 with a modified version of the same 3.3 liter flat-6 engine and a 5-speed transmission.
This Car: VIN: WPOJB0938JS050193
This a a very proper example of the factory slantnose coupe. Finished in Guards red over black. It is a multiple PCA award winner and in near like new condition.
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