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1978 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe

Major upgrade with 3.3L engine (increased from 3.0L) producing 300 hp. Larger displacement necessitated distinctive tea-tray rear spoiler with integrated intercooler. Most powerful production 911 to date.
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Turbocharged 911 (Type 930)
Engine
Coupe
Body
Stuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany
Plant
Classic Sports Car Era
Era
No factory image on file
1978 Porsche 911 Turbo

VIN Breakdown

PositionValueDecoded
Model Identifier 930 911 Turbo
Year Code 8 1978
Variant Code 8 911 Turbo
Submodel Code 0 Coupe
Serial Number 0226 0226

Basic Information

MakePorsche
Model911 Turbo
Year1978
Body StyleCoupe
ManufacturerPorsche
EraClassic Sports Car Era

Engine & Details

EngineTurbocharged 911 (Type 930)
Cylinders6
Displacement3.3L
Horsepower300 HP
ConfigurationFlat-6 Turbocharged
Fuel SystemBosch K-Jetronic Fuel Injection with Turbocharger
Transmission5-speed manual
Assembly PlantStuttgart-Zuffenhausen, Germany
Pattern SourcePorsche
Confidence95%