Chassis 930

Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3

1978 to 1989 · Coupe

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 $291,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $103,600 to $1,930,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

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Shifty Estimate
$291,400
Medium confidence · $129K to $335K
Down 28.0% over 12 months
Median · 12 mo
$228,500
Sales · 12 mo
18
For sale now
3
Original MSRP
$48,000Up 507% since new

The market

Every recorded 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 sale, by date and price
Aug 2026 · Gooding & Company
$1,902,500
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$500k$1.00M$1.50MMar 20252026SHIFTY ESTIMATE $291k
Sold
8 salesmedian $229kupdated Aug 2026

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The newest 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 sales with photographs

Every 930

Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Every 930. Sold prices, last 12 months · Oct 30, 2026
Turbo 3.31978 to 1989Turbo Cabriolet1987 to 1989Turbo Targa1987 to 1989Turbo Slantnose1981 to 1989Turbo 3.01975 to 1977
Shifty Estimate$291,400$270,800$223,700Low confidence$180,800Low confidence$203,500Low confidence
Sold median$228,50018 sales$155,00023 salesNo sale$161,00011 sales$184,0003 sales
12-month moveToo few sales to callUp 6.8%Too few sales to callUp 28.9%Too few sales to call
For sale3None5NoneNone

Specifications

Engine
Turbocharged Flat-6, 3.3L
Power
300 hp
Torque
303 lb-ft
0 to 60
5 s
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 $291,400. Across the sales we have on file, prices ran from $103,600 to $1,930,000, depending on mileage, color, and history.

What is a 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 worth today?

The Shifty Estimate is $291,400, down 28.0% over the past 12 months. That sits above the $228,500 median of actual sales because the median counts every car that sold, including high-mileage examples, while the estimate describes a clean, low-mileage one bought today. 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 507% against its $48,000 list price. Values are down 28.0% 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
  • $297,500Jan 29, 2026

How many Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 are for sale right now?

Shifty tracks 3 listings of the Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 for sale right now.

About the 1978 Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3

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.

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