✦ Shifty Estimate
$199,200
▼ 0.2% · 12 mo- 12 months median
- $229K
- Sales, 12 months
- 18
- Original MSRP
- $48,000 · ▲ 315% since
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Chassis 930
1978 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3
1978 to 1989 · Coupe
Price history
Recent sales
13 sales
19892026-08-15$1,902,500
1989 · Black · 72,853 mi2026-07-28$173,915
1989 · manual2026-01-29$314,375
1989 · manual2026-01-29$297,500
1989 · manual2026-01-29$189,750
1988 · Mintgrün2025-08-16$1,930,000- 1988 · White · 62,801 mi2025-08-01$195,840
- 1988 · Grand Prix White · 70,661 mi2025-03-17$108,350
1987 · 6,803 mi$252,000
1979$145,600
1978$140,000
1979$103,600
1979$318,500
Specifications
- Engine
- Turbocharged Flat-6, 3.3L
- Power
- 300 hp
- Torque
- 303 lb-ft
- 0 to 60
- 5s
- Top speed
- 162 mph
- Transmission
- Manual
- Drivetrain
- RWD
- Curb weight
- 2,866 lb
- Original MSRP
- $48,000
- Designer
- Ferdinand Alexander Porsche
Common questions
How much does a Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 cost?
A 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 cost $48,000 new. Over the past 12 months, 18 have sold publicly at a median of $228,500. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $199,200. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $108,350 to $314,375, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $199,200, down 0.2% over the past 12 months. We rate confidence medium: 18 public sales in a year is a thin market, and the spread between them is wide.
Is a Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 a good investment?
It has appreciated 315% against its $48,000 list price. Values are down 0.2% over the past 12 months. The caution is spread, not direction: across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $103,600 to $1,930,000, and mileage explains most of that.
What has a Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $1,902,500Aug 15, 2026
- $173,915Jul 28, 2026Black · 72,853 mi
- $314,375Jan 29, 2026
The 930 Turbo 3.3 established the template for all future turbocharged 911s, introducing the legendary 'widowmaker' character that defined an era. The larger 3.3-liter engine replaced the original 3.0-liter unit, providing more torque and improved drivability while maintaining the explosive power delivery that made these cars legendary. Ferdinand Alexander Porsche's design featured the iconic 'whale tail' spoiler and dramatically flared fenders that became synonymous with Turbo performance. This generation ran for over a decade, cementing the Turbo's reputation and establishing its place in automotive culture. For collectors, the 930 represents the purest expression of the turbo 911 concept—raw, unfiltered, and utterly compelling. Values continue climbing as enthusiasts recognize its foundational importance.