Porsche 911 Turbo Timeline
The air-cooled Porsche 911 Turbo first launched in 1975 as the Porsche 930 Turbo. The Porsche 930 produced between 1975 and 1989 started the Porsche trend of producing turbocharged production Porsches that are now across the Porsche lineup.
The designation 930 comes from the internal Porsche platform designation just as later 911’s became known as 964, 993, 996, 997, etc. Initially the Porsche 911 Turbo was just badged as a Turbo so this is probably why enthusiasts started referring to the Turbo using the internal classification of 930.
The introduction of the 964 Turbo and beyond had the Turbo models being designated by their platform number plus Turbo, such as 964 Turbo, 993 Turbo, etc.
The early Porsche Turbos were very fast, but also demanding to drive due to its short wheelbase and rear engine layout that was prone to oversteer, combined with turbo-lag that may kick-in during cornering. The cars soon became known as Widowmakers as many were wrecked since they demanded a skilled driver.
Porsche 911 Turbo Timeline $104,500 for 1975,
Porsche 911 Turbo 3.0
Introduction: 1975
Power Output: 234 hp
0-60 mph: 4.9 seconds
Top Speed: 156 mph
Production: 2,819
Median Prices: $104,500 for 1975, $123,000 for 1976 – 1977
Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3
Introduction: 1978
Power Output: 261 hp
0-60 mph: 4.9 seconds
Top Speed: 165 mph
Production: 18,770
Median Price: $104,500
Porsche 911 Turbo Gen 964
Introduction: 1991
Power Output: 316 hp
0-60 mph: 4.4 seconds
Top Speed: 180 mph
Production: 5,125
Median Price: $225,000
Porsche 911 Turbo Gen 993
Introduction: 1995
Power Output: 402 hp
0-60 mph 3.7 seconds
Top Speed: 180 mph
Production: 5,978
Median Price: $148,000
Porsche 911 Turbo Gen 996
Introduction: 1991
Power Output: 414 hp
0-60 mph: 4.2 seconds
Top Speed: 190 mph
Production: 20,550
Median Price: $49,000
Porsche 911 Turbo Gen 997
Introduction: 2006
Power Output: 473 hp
0-60 mph: 3.7 seconds
Top Speed: 190 mph
Production: 31,928
Median Price: N/A
Porsche 911 Turbo Gen 991
Introduction: 2013
Power Output: 513 hp
0-60 mph: 3.2 seconds
Top Speed: 196 mph
Production: N/A
Median Price: N/A
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NOTE: Median prices are based on the 2020 Sports Car Market Price Guide
