1989 Porsche 930 Turbo Slant Nose

Country of Manufacture: Germany    
Vin #: WP0JB093XKS050455
Model Type: 2 Door Coupe-Slant Nose
Body Designer: Ferdinand Alexander “Butzi” Porsche
Engine: 3.3 liter (3299cc), 6 cylinder (horizontally opposed) with Turbocharger & Intercooler, Bosch DME/Motronic electronic fuel injection.
Horsepower: 282 bhp @ 5500 rpm
Torque: 285 ft. lb. @t 4000 rpm
Transmission: Getrag G50, 5 speed manual. 1989 was the only year the 930 Turbo had a 5 speed transmission
Suspension:
FRONT- Independent, wishbones (“A” arms), McPherson struts, longitudinal torsion bars, gas-filled double-action shock absorbers, anti-roll bar.
REAR- Independent, light alloy semi-trailing arms, transverse torsion bars, gas-filled double -action shock absorbers, anti-roll bar
Steering: Rack & Pinion
Wheels:
FRONT- Fuchs forged  7” x 16” rims.
REAR- Fuchs forged  9” x 16” rims
Brakes: Front & Rear: Power assisted, perforated/ventilated discs with 4 piston fixed calipers.
Top Speed: 162 mph (0-62 mph in 5.8 secs)

Background: The Porsche 930 Turbo grew out of the Group 4/5 racing programs where Porsche 934 & 935 racers enjoyed great success. The original purpose of the 911/930 Turbo was to gain homologation for the 1975 & 1976 racing seasons. The 930 Turbo was produced from 1975 through 1989, with various upgrades over the life of the program. The very first cars had narrow bodies with a “whale tail” rear spoiler. Wider bodies soon emerged and in 1978 were followed by a displacement increase to 3300 cc, and an inter-cooler was added to further boost horsepower. At the same time the suspension was upgraded with new anti-roll bars, firmer shock absorbers and larger diameter torsion bars. The single biggest upgrade was in 1989, the last year of 14 years of 930 production, when the long-requested adoption of the heavy duty 5 speed Getrag transmission, became a single year reality.

Production: Although a total of 18,770 Porsche 930’s were produced over the 14 year production period (2524 in 1989), only 1945 Turbo 5 speeds were imported in 1989. Of these, 147 were Option 505 Slant Noses, and of these, just 34 were coupes.  This particular car is a one owner California car and is equipped with many “Special Wishes” options, especially the exceedingly rare center console with 3 additional gauges.  

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