
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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- Median · 12 mo
- $228,500
- Sales · 12 mo
- 18
- For sale now
- 3
- Original MSRP
- $48,000Up 507% since new
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Sold $189,750

Sold $314,375

Sold $1,930,000

Sold $252,000

Sold $145,600
Every 930
| Turbo 3.31978 to 1989 | Turbo Cabriolet1987 to 1989 | Turbo Targa1987 to 1989 | Turbo Slantnose1981 to 1989 | Turbo 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 sales | No sale | $161,00011 sales | $184,0003 sales |
| 12-month move | Too few sales to call | Up 6.8% | Too few sales to call | Up 28.9% | Too few sales to call |
| For sale | 3 | None | 5 | None | None |
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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