1986 Porsche 911

Make

Porsche

Model

911

Year

1986

Listed price

$185,000

Location

Monterey, California

Transmission

Manual

Mileage

58,602 miles

The Porsche 911 Turbo, internally designated 930, burst onto the scene in 1975, a homologation special for racing that quickly became a legend in its own right. Conceived by Ernst Fuhrmann, it was Porsche's audacious answer to the burgeoning supercar market, combining the iconic 911 silhouette with a brutal, turbocharged punch. Initial models featured a 3.0-liter flat-six, but by 1978, displacement grew to 3.3 liters, complete with an intercooler, pushing output to a formidable 300 horsepower. This era of the 930 is particularly revered for its "widowmaker" reputation, a testament to its exhilarating, yet demanding, driving dynamics and the distinctive "whale tail" spoiler that became its visual signature. This striking 1986 Porsche 930 Turbo, presented in a vibrant Guards Red over a rich brown interior, stands as a beautifully preserved example from the model's most iconic generation. Showing just 58,602 miles on the odometer, this coupe embodies the raw, unadulterated spirit of the original turbocharged 911. Its powerful 3.3-liter flat-six engine, mated to a four-speed manual transmission, delivers the quintessential air-cooled Turbo experience, complete with the characteristic turbo lag and exhilarating surge of power that defined a generation of supercars. This is an opportunity to acquire a true automotive icon, a benchmark of 1980s performance and design.