Beschreibung:

Much of the Porsche 911’s development had resulted from the factory’s racing program, and it was the then Group 4 homologation rules, which required 400 road cars to be built, which spurred the development of ‘Project 930’ - the legendary 911 Turbo. In production from April 1975, the Turbo married a KKK turbocharger to the 3.0-liter 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. 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. The Turbo’s engine was enlarged to 3.3 liters for 1978, gaining an inter-cooler 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. More refined than hitherto yet retaining its high performance edge, the Turbo sold in the thousands, becoming the definitive sports car of its age. The 911 Turbo’s raison d'être - the racing 935 - pioneered what would come to be known as the ‘slant’ or ‘flat’ nose, and this new look was soon in demand from 911 customers. Kremer Racing offered a conversion and this service is commonly believed to have been taken up by the factory’s own Sonderwunsch or ‘Special Wishes’ department in to special order from 1981, becoming an official option only in 1986. The front wings were steel, incorporating pop-up headlamps, while the rear had extra cooling vents and different sills. Along with the body modifications came an even more luxurious interior and an up-rated engine. Despite perceptions of when the earliest road going ‘flat noses’ were available, Porsche GB have confirmed to a former owner that this car was delivered new in this form in October 1980 and that when new it was supplied in Silver livery. It is thought that the original price including this conversion was roughly $100,000 and other custom requests included a 935 type LED turbo boost gauge and lightweight 935 racing seats, both retained today. It is understood that the original owner was a Gerhard Amann of Karlshue Germany, for whom the car returned to the Works in 1985 when it received a substantial revision again at the hands of the Sonderwunsch scheme. Work included an engine upgrade to later 330bhp specification and the car repainted in the present livery of metallic graphite. Around this time also the original front spoiler with the quad lighting system was replaced with the streamlined 935 type and BBS 3 piece Magnesium alloys were fitted. By 2004 the car was the property of Anthony Walsh of Co. Tipperary, Ireland, to whom confirmation of the car’s supply was written. The car changed hands publicly in August 2006 at which point it entered the USA. In recent years it has been the property of a private Porsche collection sharing a garage with a various eras of the 911 breed. Displaying just over 12,000kms on the odometer it is offered complete with a tool roll and viewing of the history file of this distinctive Porsche is recommended. Please note that this car is not legal for on-highway use in the United States and is sold on a Bill of Sale only.