1982 Porsche 911 Turbo

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"It offers the finest blend of ultimate performance and refinement I have ever come across. " – Paul Frère on the Porsche 911 Turbo.

Much of the Porsche 911's development had resulted from the factory's racing program. and it was the then Group 4 homologation rules. which required 400 road cars to be built. which spurred the development of 'Project 930' - the legendary 911 Turbo. In production from April 1975. the Turbo married a KKK turbocharger to the 3. 0-liter Carrera RSR engine. in road trim a combination that delivered 260bhp for a top speed of 155mph. But the Turbo wasn't just about top speed. it was also the best-equipped 911 and amazingly flexible - hence only four speeds in the gearbox - being capable of racing from a standstill to 100mph in 14 seconds.

What set the 911 Turbo apart from its peers was the relaxed way this stupefying performance was delivered. Comparing the Turbo to similarly quick 'he-man' cars such as the Holman & Moody-tuned Cobra 427 and the Ford GT40. Motor's Roger Bell reckoned what made the Porsche so different was that it "hurls you forward with similar velocity but in an uncannily quiet and effortless way. To be shoved so hard in the back that you need high-back seats to keep your head on. yet neither to feel nor hear anything more than a muffled hum. is a very odd sensation indeed in a car. "

The Turbo's characteristic flared wheelarches and 'tea tray' rear spoiler had already been seen on the Carrera model while the interior was the most luxurious yet seen in a 911. featuring leather upholstery. air conditioning and electric windows. For 1978 the Turbo's engine was enlarged to 3. 3 liters. gaining an inter-cooler in the process; power increased to 300bhp and the top speed of what was the fastest-accelerating road car of its day went up to 160mph. Sadly. US Porsche customers were only able to enjoy the newly enlarged Turbo for a couple of years before increasingly tough emissions legislation forced its withdrawal from the North American market. More refined than hitherto yet retaining its high performance edge. the Porsche 911 Turbo sold in the thousands. becoming the definitive sports car of its age.

Our car is from 1982. is a Right Hand Drive example ad is showing 70k Miles from new. We have recent history but not a full history from new so we cannot warrant the mileage as correct but the general condition of the car is superb. It is finished in Guards Red with Cream Leather and it looks outstanding. It drives exactly as it should and is ready for its new home.

The car has later Cup alloys but could revery to its original Fuchs Alloy wheel without too much difficulty. The car also comes with a personal registration number. With values of all 930 Turbos on the up. this is your last chance to buy a lovely example on this price range.

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