PORSCHE 930 3.0 TURBO PRODUCTION HISTORY 1975 – 77
In 1975 the original Porsche 911 Turbo was officially released to the public after its headline-making reveal at the IAA in Frankfurt a year previous. However, the story of the 911 Turbo actually begins in 1972 when Louise Piëch was presented with a 2.7 litre narrow-bodied Turbo prototype.
Given as a 70th birthday present, Piëch used the car extensively, proving the forced induction concept that would be made available to customers in 3.0 litre form come 1974.
Internally known as the 930, the original 911 Turbo’s 3.0 litre flat six (hidden underneath the iconic whale tail rear spoiler) developed 260bhp and was mated to a four-speed version of the 915 gearbox.
PORSCHE 930 3.0 TURBO PRODUCTION TIMELINE
1975 MY: 260bhp 3.0-litre Turbo announced (Oct 1974). All new Type 930/50 engine with new 4-speed gearbox, wide body and (initially) ‘whaletail’ rear spoiler, but LHD. RHD UK models became available from Sept 1975. Electrically operated driver’s door mirror. Turbocharger max boost increased from 0.8 to 1.0 bar. New 6-year anti-corrosion warranty (zinc coated panels used throughout).
1977 MY: Boost gauge in dash for first time, brake servo, 16-inch Fuchs alloys standard. Option M42 Martini limited edition body stripes introduced (GP White cars only, approx 200 worldwide).
Only 2,819 3.0 litre Turbo’s were built between 1975-1977, less then 5% were produced in Right Hand Drive!
CHASSIS NUMBER 930 670 0374 DATA
The Porsche 930 3.0 Turbo we are proud to offer for sale was first registered on the 7th January 1976 to its first owner Major Iain Fobes-Cockell via Motortune Limited and was ordered in the highly desirable colour combination of black paintwork with black leather interior with extended black watch tartan.
The car was supplied with the following factory options;
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS
Chassis No: 930 670 0374
Engine No: 6760547
Transmission No: 761325
Original Registration: MUU 898P
VEHICLE OPTION LIST
C16: UK RHD England
058: Bumper Shocks
392: Full extended Black Watch Tartan Cloth.
409: Recaro Sports Seats
438: No Turbo Seat Embroidery (1976)
559: Air Conditioning
650: Electric Sunroof
