In addition, the 911 Turbo No. 1 had only a turbocharged 2.7-liter boxer engine with 177 kW (240 hp) instead of the 3.0-liter boxer engine installed later.

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All the same, if any one model of the Porsche 911 comes to mind, it is the image of a black Turbo, crouched low on wide wheels clothed with big wing extensions. With its dramatically flared wheel arches and large rear spoiler, the Turbo conjures up images of raw power and elegance, of high automotive technology and style. In 1974, in post-oil crisis Europe, it was a bold and courageous statement of defiance about the future that delighted the automotive industry and Porsche’s customers alike. It caught the imagination of Porsche enthusiasts the world over.

It was an even more archetypal Porsche model, the 911, that consigned the 356 to history. And the Porsche 930 was a turbocharged variant of the 911 model sports car manufactured by Germany’s Porsche between 1975 and 1989.

It was the maker’s top-of-the-range 911 model for its entire production duration and, at the time of its introduction, was the fastest production car in Germany. Put into production in 1975, it quickly became popular among car enthusiasts. Four hundred cars were produced by the end of 1975.

But the 911 was not the only car being manufactured by the Stuttgart-based company. There were efforts to diversify, to not be reliant on only one model. But in 1980 Porsche suffered its first money-losing year in history, much of the problem due to falling sales in the U.S. and the lackluster take-up of their new designs, the 924 and 928. Porsche removed long-time CEO Ernst Fuhrmann and started looking for a replacement. He was succeeded at Porsche in 1981 by German-American Peter W. Schutz who effectively saved the 911, pouring money into its diversified development.

So without this commercial thinking of Peter W. Schutz we may well not have the magnificent Porsche presently on sale at Beverly Hills Car Club, a final production-year 1989 Porsche 930 Turbo Targa, a matching-numbers example with just 16,954 miles on the clock.

Finished in its factory Black (Schwarz) over a matching black interior, this rare triple-black Targa combines timeless elegance with the raw performance of Porsche’s iconic 930 Turbo. One of only 104 examples produced worldwide, this car features the highly desirable G50 5-speed manual transaxle paired with the legendary 3.3-liter turbocharged flat-six engine, delivering a thrilling yet refined driving experience.

Power is routed through a factory limited-slip differential (220), while four-wheel disc brakes ensure precise stopping power. The exterior showcases Porsche’s signature wide-body Turbo flares, a rear spoiler, Bosch fog lights, wrap-around front chin spoiler, and classic 16-inch Fuchs-style wheels fitted with Bridgestone tires.

Completing the package are a Vredestein space saver tire, tool roll, and Bilstein jack, all stored in the front trunk.

The interior emphasizes driver-focused ergonomics, with power-adjustable sport seats, air conditioning, power windows and mirrors, door pockets, a glove compartment, analog VDO instrumentation, a Kenwood radio, and the classic 2+2 fold-down rear seating.

The removable Targa roof panel and wraparound rear glass combine open-air driving excitement with classic 930 styling cues, while the four-spoke steering wheel keeps the driver connected to the road.

This car comes with documentation, including manufacturer’s literature and $14,946.80 in receipt copies spanning 2010-2024, reflecting care over the years. 1989 was the only year Porsche equipped the 930 Turbo with the G50 5-speed gearbox, making this final-year model especially coveted by collectors and enthusiasts alike.

Our car is also offered with a salvage title and has been priced accordingly.

With its low mileage, limited-production, full complement of factory features, and highly desirable specification, this 930 Turbo Targa represents a unique opportunity to acquire a piece of mechanically-sound Porsche history.

But that ‘930’ tag can be confusing for a car that is essentially only the ultimate Porsche 911, can’t it?

Here’s what happened. The road car’s origins can be traced back to a prototype 911 study shown at the 1973 Paris Salon. A year of intensive development followed, during which the company agonized internally about whether such a powerful car had a place on the roads, which were, at that time of the Middle East oil crisis, restricted to meager speed limits. But Ernst Fuhrmann’s leadership gave the Turbo a clear direction, and in October 1974, the new production model was unveiled.

Code-numbered 930 internally, the Turbo was instantly given the status of company flagship and demonstrated new levels of 911 luxury and technology.

And the original official designation for the car was 911 Turbo, not 930 Turbo.

-Alex Manos, Owner