Porsche 911 Turbo, 1986

Location: Auburn, Indiana

$79,200 USD | Sold

• 3,164-cc, 282-hp flat six-cylinder turbo engine
• Four-speed manual transaxle
• Only 1,424 U.S.-specification 911 Turbos were built
• Air conditioning
• Four-wheel disc brakes
• 0- to 60-mph in about 4.9 seconds

After a six-year absence, the venerable Type 930 returned to Porsche’s line-up in 1986. It again became their top-of-the-line 911 and delivered with it very impressive performance. With a new Bosch DMR engine management system and an oxygen sensor, the Type 930/68 3.3-liter turbocharged and intercooled engine produced a healthy 282 horsepower, enough to launch the car to 60-mph from a standing start in just 4.6 seconds and to a top speed of almost 160-mph. Only 1,424 U.S.-specification 911 Turbos were built for that model year.

This 1986 Porsche 930 is equipped with a 3,164-cc, 282-hp flat six-cylinder engine that is teamed up with a four-speed manual transaxle. The four-wheel disc brakes provide stopping power in a safe, predictable manner. A large intercooler is housed within the “tea-tray” rear spoiler. This 930 is painted in red with a complementary tan interior. Though this car is a high performance racecar in street clothing, it is still equipped with power brakes, power windows, air conditioning and an AM/FM radio.

The 1986 930 could do 0- to 60-mph in about 4.6 seconds; compared to that of select Ferraris or Corvette who had a hard time breaking eight seconds. This vehicle illustrates the advancements that Porsche was making in a dedicated fashion over the years with the continuing goal of outperforming their competitors.

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