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  Porsche 911 Turbo  (1975 - 1989)

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The 911 Turbo (or 930 as it is sometimes known) bought the already 12 year old 911 firmly into the supercar league. Following on from their racing development, Porsche became the first manufacturer to put a Turbo charger in a mainstream production car, enabling the 911 to accelerate from 0-60mph in just over 5 seconds. This performance was not at the cost of reliability as Porsche offered 12,000 mile service intervals and a 6 year anti-corrosion warranty - back in 1975!

The 'whale tailed' Turbo underwent welcome improvements in 1978 with the engine enlarged to 3.3 litres and cross drilled, ventilated disc brakes offering exceptional stopping power - always a 911's forte, just don't mention the on the limit handling! Ultra expensive 'flat-nose' Turbo was available from 1983.


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Specification
Metric   Imperial

Body Coupe
2 Door, 2+2 Seat
Layout Rear Engine,
Rear Drive
Gearbox 4 Speed Manual


Top Speed
160 mph 
0 - 30 mph
2.1 sec 
0 - 60 mph
5.3 sec 
0 - 100 mph
12.4 sec 
0 - 124 mph
19.9 sec 
0 - 186 mph
 
30 - 70 mph
4.3 sec 
Standing qtr Mile
13.4sec @???mph 
60 - 0 mph
 
0 - 100 - 0 mph
 
Lateral Accn  
Fuel Cons
18 mpg 
Emissions  


New Price (UK) £n/a
Used Price (UK) £13000 - £24000

Cylinders 6 Turbo 
Capacity
201 in3 
Max Power
300 bhp @5500rpm 
Max Torque
303 lb/ft @4000rpm 
Power to Weight
234 bhp/ton 
Torque to Weight
237 lbft/ton 
Specific Output 91 bhp/litre 
Compression 7.0:1 
Bore x Stroke
3.82 X 2.93 in 
Length
168.9 in 
Width
69.7 in 
Height
51.6 in 
Weight
2866 lbs 
Drag Cd  
Wheels (F/R) 7 X 16
8 X 16 
Tyres (F/R) 205/55 VR16
225/50 VR16 
Fuel Capacity
17.6 gal 
Fuel Type (UK) 4 Star Leaded 

Ratings
Category Rating 1 Money No Object 2 Costed Rating 3 Bargain Rating 4
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Rivals
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Maserati Bora

(1971 - 1979)


Porsche 911 Turbo

(1975 - 1989)


Lamborghini Countach LP400

(1974 - 1982)
 


Ferrari 512 BB

(1976 - 1984)


Aston Martin Vantage V8

(1977 - 1990)


Lotus Turbo Esprit

(1980 - 1987)
 


Ferrari Testarossa

(1984 - 1992)


Lamborghini Countach QV

(1985 - 1988)


Lamborghini Countach LP500S

(1982 - 1985)