Porsche history · 1975–1989
Porsche 930: History, Specs & What to Know
By CarWhere Research · Updated
The Porsche 930 is Porsche's internal type number for the first 911 Turbo, built on the G-model 911 from 1975 to 1989. It launched with a 3.0-liter, 260 PS turbocharged flat-six; from 1977 an intercooler and 3.3 liters raised output to 300 PS. US sales began with the 1976 model year.
Porsche showed the Turbo in 1974 and began customer deliveries in spring 1975. Wide rear fenders and the large rear spoiler set it apart from the regular G-model 911, and the 3.3-liter car reached 100 km/h in 5.2 seconds with a top speed above 260 km/h.
For US buyers the story has a gap: the 930 was not offered in the US for the 1980 to 1985 model years, then returned for 1986 with emissions equipment and a 282 hp rating. Porsche Exclusive also built 984 slant-nose (Flachbau) Turbos between 1982 and 1989.
930 history: what changed, year by year
- 1974 — 911 Turbo debut with 3.0 liters and 260 PS.[1]
- 1975 — First customer deliveries in spring; the US receives the Turbo as a 1976 model.[2],[3]
- 1977 — Intercooler and 3.3 liters raise output to 300 PS.[1]
- 1980–1985 — No 930 for the US market; US sales resume for the 1986 model year.[4],[5]
- 1982–1989 — Porsche Exclusive builds 984 slant-nose (Flachbau) Turbos.[6]
- 1989 — Last year of the 930; the 964 Turbo follows.[5],[7]
How many 930s were made?
| Model / variant | Years | Units | What the figure counts |
|---|---|---|---|
| G-model — Porsche Exclusive slant-nose | 1982–1989 | 984[6] | units sold |
More model-by-model totals: Porsche production numbers.
930 variants and engines
| Variant | Years | Engine | Power | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 930 Turbo 3.0 | 1975–1977 | 3.0 L turbocharged flat-6 | 260 PS[1] | |
| 930 Turbo 3.3 | 1977–1989 | 3.3 L turbocharged, intercooled flat-6 | 300 PS[1],[5] | US 1986–1989: 282 hp. |
| Slant-nose (Flachbau) | 1982–1989 | 3.3 L turbocharged flat-6 | —[6] | 984 built by Porsche Exclusive. |
Full trim-by-trim figures (US hp, torque, 0–60, weight, launch MSRP): Porsche G-series and 930 specs.
930 engine and drivetrain facts
What to check before you buy a 930
- Confirm it is a genuine Turbo, not a 'Turbo-look' 911; the chassis number or VIN and factory record identify the real model.
- For a US car from 1980–1985, check how it entered the country; the 930 was not sold new in the US in those years, so expect import and compliance paperwork.[4]
- Slant-nose claims need Porsche Exclusive documentation; aftermarket conversions are common.[6]
- Have a specialist check the turbocharger, engine compression and gearbox; many 930s have had major work, and the paperwork matters.
How to verify a 930's factory options
US-market 930s from the 1986–1989 model years carry 17-character VINs, so a build sheet can check for factory paint, interior and options. 1976–1979 cars use short chassis numbers; for those, Porsche's Certificate of Authenticity is the factory record.
Earlier cars with short chassis numbers are covered by Porsche's own record instead — see the Porsche Certificate of Authenticity guide.
See a 930's factory options from its VIN.
For US-market cars with a 17-character VIN (1981 and later), the CarWhere build sheet lists the factory paint, interior and option codes recorded for that VIN. $9.99, and the free availability check shows whether build data exists before you pay.
Porsche 930 FAQ
What is a Porsche 930?
The 930 is Porsche's internal type number for the first-generation 911 Turbo, built from 1975 to 1989 on the G-model 911.
How much horsepower does a 930 Turbo have?
The 3.0-liter car made 260 PS. From 1977 the intercooled 3.3-liter made 300 PS; US cars for 1986–1989 were rated 282 hp.
Why was the 930 not sold in the US from 1980 to 1985?
Porsche withdrew it from the US market as emissions rules tightened, then brought it back for the 1986 model year with updated emissions equipment.
Is the 930 the same as the 911 Turbo?
Yes. Porsche sold it as the 911 Turbo; '930' is the internal type code that enthusiasts use to tell the first Turbo apart from later ones.
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Sources
Production counts, power outputs and dates on this page come from the sources below. Where sources disagree, the page says so or uses Porsche's own figure.
- Seven generations of the 911, part 2: the G-model — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche 911 Turbo S: history (press kit) — Porsche Newsroom
- Porsche Historical Background: 1948-2025 — Porsche Cars North America (Porsche Newsroom)
- Porsche 930 Turbo history (US-market availability) — conceptcarz.com (secondary reference)
- Porsche 911 specs by generation (US-market figures, each sourced on the page) — CarWhere Research
- Porsche Exclusive makes nearly all dreams come true — Porsche Newsroom
- The type 964: a new start with this 911 (part 3) — Porsche Newsroom
- The 993: Pinnacle of the air-cooled era and the last of its kind (part 4) — Porsche Newsroom
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