4293 x 2862 px | 36,3 x 24,2 cm | 14,3 x 9,5 inches | 300dpi
Data acquisizione:
3 marzo 2023
Ubicazione:
Preston, UK
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Porsche's 930 Turbo is one of its most iconic models, and in 1978, 9 cars were made to commemorate the Porsche and Martini partnership. Of these 9 cars, only 3 were Right Hand Drive. The Porsche 930 Turbo is without a doubt one of the most iconic 911’s ever made, with its incredible power and striking design, utilising wide rear arches to accomodate the turbocharged, air-cooled 3.3L flat six engine. And, of course, the “whale tail” spoiler!The first 930 Turbo’s were produced between 1974 and 1977, with a 3.0L turbocharged flat six engine, producing 256bhp - a lot of power for a small, light car 40 years ago! In 1978, Porsche facelifted the 930 Turbo with a larger 3.3L engine, and an improved intercooler. The changes increased the power of the 930 Turbo to 300bhp - a lot even by modern standards.As early as 1972, Porsche was using turbocharging technology in its race cars, developing incredible 1, 100bhp competition monsters for the CanAm Challenge Cup series in North America. That year, the marque took three out of the top four places, followed by five out of the top six the next season. Inevitably, turbocharged road models were soon turning track wins into showroom sales. Conceived as the flagship of the 911 range, the first Turbo went on sale in 1974.The ‘930’, as it was referred to within Porsche, had a completely reworked 3.0-litre flat-six engine. Before long, the car became infamous for its exhilarating acceleration, challenging handling and extreme turbo lag. That didn’t stop it being a success, however, and buyers clamoured to have the Turbo badge on the back of their 911
