The 1978 model year marked an important development in the history of the 930. Porsche increased the engine capacity to 3.3 litres and introduced an intercooler, raising output to 300 PS. With rear wheel drive, a manual four speed gearbox, wide rear arches and the unmistakable Turbo spoiler, it established one of the most recognisable combinations in Porsche history. This car belongs to that very first model year of the 3.3 litre Turbo.
This German delivered 930 Turbo, confirmed by factory code C00, was ordered for collection through “Selbstabholung” and first registered on 15 September 1978. The first owner clearly knew what he wanted, choosing a particularly distinctive colour combination: Petrol Blue Metallic over dark brown leather with factory sports seats. Listed by Porsche among its “Sonderfarben”, Petrol Blue Metallic, factory code 376, is a superb choice, giving the muscular Turbo body an elegance that makes this example immediately stand out.
The interior is an essential part of that appeal. Rich dark brown leather, factory sports seats for both driver and passenger, black carpets and a black headlining. This specification is supported by the accompanying original Porsche Fahrzeug Auftrag, which explicitly records the Petrol Blue Metallic paintwork and dark brown leather interior. Even better, its “Sonderwünsche” section documents the selected factory equipment. In addition to the desirable sports seats, the car was equipped from new with factory air conditioning, option 559, a black headlining and an electrically adjustable passenger door mirror. Together, these details complete a particularly attractive and carefully considered original specification.
Just as importantly, this Turbo is fully matching numbers. Its original engine and gearbox numbers are recorded on the Fahrzeug Auftrag, providing a direct link between the car and its factory production record.
Today, this is one of the finest examples you will find. Restored to concours standard and driven just 4,000 km since completion, this 930 presents in exceptional condition. The quality of the restoration, combined with its outstanding original specification, places it among the very best early 3.3 Turbos currently available. A car that deserves to be seen in person to fully appreciate how beautifully it has been finished.
For the past eight years, this Turbo has been cherished by the same Belgian owner. It comes with an excellent, well documented recent maintenance history and an extensive accompanying file, including its original factory order, Porsche Classic documentation, service records and invoices. Freshly serviced, requiring no further work and fully ready to be enjoyed.
The European specification is another important part of this Turbo’s appeal. Its 3.3 litre flat six delivers the full 300 PS, compared with 265 PS for the American version of the same year. An additional 35 PS makes this a particularly compelling choice for anyone buying a 930 to enjoy its performance.
An early 3.3 Turbo in its original Petrol Blue Metallic over dark brown leather, with factory sports seats, air conditioning and matching numbers. Eight years with the same Belgian owner, concours standard restoration and just 4,000 km since completion. This is the one to have!
