Porsche: 911 turbo
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Technical specifications
| Manufacturer: | Porsche |
| Model: | 911 |
| Year: | 1981 |
| Type: | Coupe |
| Color: | CHARCOAL |
| Mileage: | 93,799 |
| Interior Color: | BLACK |
| Engine: | 3.3L |
| Trim: | 930 TURBO COUPE |
| Number of Cylinders: | 6 |
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1981 Porsche 930 Turbo Coupe
“B” Program , produced from August 1980 – July 1981
#37 of 63 cars delivered in Canada
93,799 MILES OR 150,956 KMS
Rumors were abound in the motoring press that Porsche was going to release something big at the 1974 Paris Motorshow. Wild guesses were thrown everywhere - and included everything, from a Formula One project, to a new racing car, via a completely new model and suggestions that even a change of ownership was on the cards.
However, very few came near the truth - the 1974 Paris Motorshow was the release of the 930 Turbo - to many the personification of the 911 model.
Originally intended as a homologation special to allow the 911-bodyshape to go racing, the 930 was destined to be a limited-run model. To homologate the 911 for Group 4 'Silhouette' racing, Porsche had to build 400 930s by 1976. But demand was much stronger than expected, and Porsche had sold the 400 cars by mid-1975.
The car was obviously popular, and Porsche had already decided that it would continue with the model. But internal conflict was rife over the form it should take - Ferry Porsche decreeing that the 930 should be a stripped-out RS-alike, and company CEO arguing that a luxurious, GT specification was what was needed. The board member sided with the CEO, and the 930 continued as the ultimate 911 - supercar performance provided by the 3.0 litre flat six, developed from the RSR racer, allied to a luxurious leather interior - featuring all the mod-cons available at the time. Particular options of interest were the 'Dr. Furmann seats' - curious bubble-padded perches designed to eliminate shoulder and back pain on long distance driving - and the Blaupunkt 'Portable' stereo - in reality, a giant black box weighing several kilograms. The new model was given the type-code '930' to differentiate it from the standard 911.
The model pioneered high-performance turbocharging, utilising a single KKK-unit to give 260BHP, and the harnessing of aerodynamics on a road car, in the shape of the synonomous 'Tea Tray' rear wing.
1978 brought the first real revamp to the 930 range, and large changes were made to the engine. Originally 3.0 litres in capacity, it had been bored out to 3.3 litres. This hiked power, from 260BHP to 300BHP, with help from the addition of an intercooler. The fourth gear ratio was lengthened in light of the car's new top speed. Other innovations included ventilated disk brakes, developed from the legendary 'Pink Pig' 917 Le Mans racer - and these were gripped by four piston calipers. Such an advanced braking system had never been seen before on a road car.
As can be imagined, performance got even more impressive - it was now possible to go from 0-60mph in 5.2 seconds, and onto a top speed of almost 180mph. Period press marvelled at the engineering - with British magazine Motor claiming 'the best example of precision engineering on four wheels.
1981 saw the introduction of a seven-year anti-corrosion warranty, due to the fact that the 911 shell was now zinc-dipped to prevent corrosion. Front driving lights were added as standard, as well as the appearance of wing indicator lights.
Unfortunately, the strict emissions regulations of the USA strangled power outputs of the 930 to just 250BHP.
Porsche decided to prove the 930's worth to an assembled group of influential customers and world-famous motoring journalists, in 1982, at a NATO airbase. The plan was to race the 930 against a fighter jet, along the runway, to show how un-Earthly the acceleration of the vehicle was. The plane chosen was an 80,000BHP Phantom, and the driver chosen was Jurgen Barth, at the time Porsche's test driver. The Porsche covered the first 100m in 5.0 seconds. The Phantom jet took 5.2 seconds.
The 930 was declared one of Kuwait's most popular cars, as the oil millionaires chose to spend their money on Porsche's flagship.
This car was imported and delivered by Porsche of Calgary , Canada . The car has 1 owner , and is completely original . The car had a major service well over $11,000 at the Original selling Porsche dealer .
A superb collection car to own !!!!!!!!
For over 25 years, Claireview has been leasing vehicles, and, its staff currently boasts over 200 years of cumulative leasing experience. Through customer loyalty, innovations & acquisitions, and solid industry & financial relationships, Claireview has remained one of the top leasing companies in Canada.
Also published at eBay.ca
“B” Program , produced from August 1980 – July 1981
#37 of 63 cars delivered in Canada
93,799 MILES OR 150,956 KMS
Rumors were abound in the motoring press that Porsche was going to release something big at the 1974 Paris Motorshow. Wild guesses were thrown everywhere - and included everything, from a Formula One project, to a new racing car, via a completely new model and suggestions that even a change of ownership was on the cards.
However, very few came near the truth - the 1974 Paris Motorshow was the release of the 930 Turbo - to many the personification of the 911 model.
Originally intended as a homologation special to allow the 911-bodyshape to go racing, the 930 was destined to be a limited-run model. To homologate the 911 for Group 4 'Silhouette' racing, Porsche had to build 400 930s by 1976. But demand was much stronger than expected, and Porsche had sold the 400 cars by mid-1975.
The car was obviously popular, and Porsche had already decided that it would continue with the model. But internal conflict was rife over the form it should take - Ferry Porsche decreeing that the 930 should be a stripped-out RS-alike, and company CEO arguing that a luxurious, GT specification was what was needed. The board member sided with the CEO, and the 930 continued as the ultimate 911 - supercar performance provided by the 3.0 litre flat six, developed from the RSR racer, allied to a luxurious leather interior - featuring all the mod-cons available at the time. Particular options of interest were the 'Dr. Furmann seats' - curious bubble-padded perches designed to eliminate shoulder and back pain on long distance driving - and the Blaupunkt 'Portable' stereo - in reality, a giant black box weighing several kilograms. The new model was given the type-code '930' to differentiate it from the standard 911.
The model pioneered high-performance turbocharging, utilising a single KKK-unit to give 260BHP, and the harnessing of aerodynamics on a road car, in the shape of the synonomous 'Tea Tray' rear wing.
1978 brought the first real revamp to the 930 range, and large changes were made to the engine. Originally 3.0 litres in capacity, it had been bored out to 3.3 litres. This hiked power, from 260BHP to 300BHP, with help from the addition of an intercooler. The fourth gear ratio was lengthened in light of the car's new top speed. Other innovations included ventilated disk brakes, developed from the legendary 'Pink Pig' 917 Le Mans racer - and these were gripped by four piston calipers. Such an advanced braking system had never been seen before on a road car.
As can be imagined, performance got even more impressive - it was now possible to go from 0-60mph in 5.2 seconds, and onto a top speed of almost 180mph. Period press marvelled at the engineering - with British magazine Motor claiming 'the best example of precision engineering on four wheels.
1981 saw the introduction of a seven-year anti-corrosion warranty, due to the fact that the 911 shell was now zinc-dipped to prevent corrosion. Front driving lights were added as standard, as well as the appearance of wing indicator lights.
Unfortunately, the strict emissions regulations of the USA strangled power outputs of the 930 to just 250BHP.
Porsche decided to prove the 930's worth to an assembled group of influential customers and world-famous motoring journalists, in 1982, at a NATO airbase. The plan was to race the 930 against a fighter jet, along the runway, to show how un-Earthly the acceleration of the vehicle was. The plane chosen was an 80,000BHP Phantom, and the driver chosen was Jurgen Barth, at the time Porsche's test driver. The Porsche covered the first 100m in 5.0 seconds. The Phantom jet took 5.2 seconds.
The 930 was declared one of Kuwait's most popular cars, as the oil millionaires chose to spend their money on Porsche's flagship.
This car was imported and delivered by Porsche of Calgary , Canada . The car has 1 owner , and is completely original . The car had a major service well over $11,000 at the Original selling Porsche dealer .
A superb collection car to own !!!!!!!!
For over 25 years, Claireview has been leasing vehicles, and, its staff currently boasts over 200 years of cumulative leasing experience. Through customer loyalty, innovations & acquisitions, and solid industry & financial relationships, Claireview has remained one of the top leasing companies in Canada.
Also published at eBay.ca
