1979 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

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• Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera introduced in 1974, production starting in 1975 and US deliveries in 1976
• Type 930 featured a 3.0-liter flat-six engine with a single KKK turbocharger and K-Jetronic fuel injection
• US-market cars had 245 horsepower, while cars elsewhere had 260 horsepower
• Weighed less than 2,700 pounds and could sprint to 60 mph in just over five seconds and easily top 150 mph
• Turbo name quickly became synonymous with high performance, demanding the talents of an experienced driver
• Luxuriously equipped with standard air-conditioning, full leather, rear wiper, headlamp washers, and stereo
• In 1978, Porsche updated the model with a larger 3.3-liter engine, air-to-air intercooler, revised suspension, and new brakes
• 1979 was the last model year that the Porsche 930 was specified for the American market for some time to come
• Completed in December 1979, the car on offer is finished in Paint to Sample Continental Orange, a rare color
• Car features California equipment, limited slip differential, electric passenger mirror, black roof liner, and electric sliding roof
• Documented by Porsche Classic Technical Certificate, Porsche Certificate of Authenticity, owner’s books, and a collection of invoices from 1993-2021
• Most recent work completed in September 2021 included replacing the sunroof and window seals, rear struts, and front right brake caliper
• Odometer shows just 33,775 miles, indicating limited use over the past 40-plus years
• Final-year example for the original run of the Type 930 Turbo with matching-numbers engine and gearbox