1988 Porsche 911 Turbo Cabriolet

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The 930 Turbo Cabriolet was only offered in 1988 and 1989 making genuine RHD examples very rare indeed and this car. in Factory supplied Triple Black is even rarer. This beautiful example has only covered 87k Miles from new and has just had over £13k spent on it to bring it to the condition you find now. This is the last of the 4-Speed cars before the G50 Transaxle.

"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 FIA Group 4 homologation rules. which required 400 road cars to be built. which spurred the development of 'Project 930' - the legendary 911/930 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 930 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 intercooler 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. Due to strong emission regulation in the US. the Turbo was not imported for the US market between 1979 and 1984. but retuned in 1985. now equipped with upgraded Motronic engine management systems. Targa and Cabriolet versions were also introduced.

All in all. this is the right car. in the right colour scheme. with a nice mileage. with a huge recent service. and available for the right price. A great 911 for regular use in a rising market.

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