Porsche is well recognized for its nimble, lightweight sports cars dating back to the genesis of the 356 in 1950 evolving into the beloved 911. These naturally aspirated, agile sports cars were Porsche’s bread and butter, well respected by enthusiasts everywhere. However, during the 1970’s Porsche was seeking to create their most powerful and ferocious road car yet which spawned a drastic shift for the German automakers. In 1975, they released the almighty Turbo Carrera to the European market, boasting a turbocharged variant of Porsche’s 3.0L engine that produced a whopping 245bhp. With a 0-60mph time of about 5 seconds and a top speed of a touch over 155mph, this was certainly not your traditional 911. These cars were much more dramatic both cosmetically and in how they performed, showcasing flared wheel arches, massive rear spoiler, and a visceral experience that is not for the inexperienced driver. Especially when in boost, these cars are notorious for over-steering and require the user’s complete focus at all times.
When behind the wheel of the mighty 930, as it was designated by its internal type number, driver’s encounter relatively subtle power and immense turbo lag until about 4,000rpm. Once acceleration reaches optimum boost at approximately 11.5 psi, the 930 tested the true abilities of even the most experienced drivers. Once mastered, the 930 ousted the Ferrari 512 BB slalom record and gained international praise. In 1977, the 3.0 liter 930 Turbo was once again released with minor changes including larger wheel size. In total, Porsche produced only 2,819 first generation Turbo Carreras making them highly-sought after by Porsche enthusiasts and collectors.
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