✦ Shifty Estimate
$103,600
- all time median
- $106K
- Sales, all time
- 6
- Original MSRP
- $48,000 · ▲ 116% since
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Chassis 930
1978 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3
1978 to 1989 · Coupe
Price history
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Recent sales
6 sales on file
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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. Across every sale we have on file, 6 have sold publicly at a median of $105,800. The Shifty Estimate for a well-kept example is $103,600. Cars have changed hands anywhere from $77,700 to $129,500, depending on mileage, color, and history.
What is a 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 worth today?
The Shifty Estimate is $103,600. We rate confidence low: 6 public sales in a year is not enough to be firm, and the honest range is wide. Treat it as a starting point, not a valuation.
What has a Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 sold for at auction?
The 3 most recent public sales we have on file:
- $1
- $140,000
- $103,600
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.