05/22/2026
This 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo is a striking example of one of the most recognizable performance cars of the air-cooled era. Originally sold new in the United States, this 930 left the factory finished in black, but is now painted in Ferrari Giallo Modena. This is a vibrant yellow that gives the car a look similar in spirit to Porsche’s period-correct Talbot Yellow, but with a brighter, more modern tone.
The 930 Turbo took the classic 911 silhouette and turned up the intensity with flared fenders, a deep front valance, black trim, and the unmistakable whale-tail rear spoiler. For the 1978 model year, Porsche upgraded the 930 with a 3.3L turbocharged flat-six, producing 261 horsepower and a top speed of 165 mph. Car and Driver tested the car at just under five seconds from 0–60 mph. Compared with the L82 Corvette of the same year, the 930 was roughly two seconds quicker to 60 mph and had a top speed about 30 mph higher, though it also cost nearly three times as much.
Inside, the car features a black leather interior with later power front seats. Showing just over 62,000 original miles, it remains highly original and is equipped with no radio, an electric sunroof, and a four-speed manual transmission.
With its unmistakable silhouette, turbocharged character, and bold presence, this 1978 Porsche 930 Turbo remains one of the great icons of the air-cooled era, and a car that helped define Porsche performance for generations to come.
