One of 541 J Series 1976 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera’s delivered to North America.

245 bhp at 5,500 rpm, 2,994 cc, 6.5:1 compression, horizontally opposed turbocharged and intercooled six-cylinder engine, K-Jetronic fuel injection, four-speed manual G50 transmission, four wheel independent suspension and four wheel disc brakes.

Porsche’s initial work with turbo charging their racing cars during the late 1960’s led to development of a turbocharged street version of the 911. While initially required to comply with homologation regulations, development continued when the rules changed. The new car was repositioned as a fully equipped model to lead the 911 series and compete directly with the costlier and more exotic vehicles from Ferrari and Lamborghini.

Ernst Fuhrmann led development, adapting the technology developed for the 917/30 Can-Am car to the 3 liter flat six from the Carrera RS 3.0. Suspension refinements, larger brakes and a strengthened four speed gear box rounded out the package. A functional “whale-tail” rear spoiler increased cooling airflow and provided rear downforce. Wider rear wheels and upgraded tires resided within flared wheel wells, increasing grip and stability at speed.

Simply known as the “Turbo”, the new vehicle was released in the spring of 1975, with export to the U.S. commencing in 1976. In 1978, power output reached 300 h.p. with a displacement increase to 3.3 liters and the addition of an air to air intercooler. Porsche’s continuous development included slight revisions to the rear spoiler to accommodate the intercooler. Braking was significantly upgraded, with units similar to those of the 917 race car. Porsche’s careful development also ensured that the 930 was a sound base for racing vehicles and led to the successful 934 and 935 racing cars.

Silver metallic car with full “blackwatch” tartan seat inserts and interior accents. Complete rotisserie restoration including repaint, engine rebuild and interior replacement. Superb restoration by marque experts Jakobs Porsche, North Vancouver, B.C.