1977 Porsche 911 Turbo Carrera

Make

Porsche

Model

911 Turbo Carrera

Year

1977

Listed price

Price not provided

Location

Pontiac, Michigan

Transmission

Not provided

Mileage

0 miles

The Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera, unveiled at the 1975 Paris Auto Show, wasn't just a faster 911; it was a revelation that redefined the supercar landscape. Born from Porsche's ambition to homologate the 911 for Group 4 racing, the road-going 930 quickly became a legend in its own right, earning the moniker "Widowmaker" for its exhilarating, yet challenging, turbocharged power delivery. The first generation, produced from 1975 to 1977, featured a potent 3.0-liter flat-six engine fed by a single KKK turbocharger, initially producing 260 horsepower for European markets and a slightly detuned 234 horsepower for the US. These early 930s, with their iconic whale-tail spoiler, flared arches, and aggressive stance, established the blueprint for every subsequent 911 Turbo, cementing its status as one of Stuttgart's most significant and collectible creations. This 1977 Porsche 930 Turbo Carrera, finished in a timeless Ivory, represents the pinnacle of that inaugural generation. While the seller's description indicates 0 miles, it's understood that this reflects a data entry anomaly rather than the car's true mileage. Power comes from the period-correct 3.0-liter turbocharged flat-six, factory-rated at 245 hp, paired with a four-speed manual transmission — the only gearbox offered in these early Turbos, known for its robust character. This is an opportunity to acquire a true icon, a definitive example of Porsche's revolutionary first-generation 911 Turbo Carrera.