Porsche 911 turbo drive and review. The legendary '80s Porsche 930
2015 ж. 28 Мам.
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1989 Porsche turbo, the 930, 5-speed gearbox. 160mph, 5.0sec 0-60
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As a former Porsche tech I can tell anyone who is interested in one of these, be sure you are pointed towards where you want to be when the turbo spools up. You’ll be there shortly.
gwynn romano quick question was there a major difference from the 86 vs 88 911 Porsche turbo??
@ Thanks Matt! Im looking at buying one - im not going to keep the car locked up, I am going to drive the hell out of it. I don't think its bad to buy anything over 50K in miles? It seems like you know this vehicle pretty well, whats your advise?
it isn't called the widowmaker for nothing.
Mehran Haq You’re testing the memory banks here. As I recall there was not. Most of the changes to the 930 happened when it was reintroduced to the US market, primarily for emissions regulations. It still had the four speed transmission. It was more civilized but it could still bite you in the rump if you got careless or ran out of talent. I believe the last year in the US was 1989 and that did have a five speed.
What is the reliability like on these? Im looking at an 89 supersport targa with 79k miles
My dad drove his from Croydon to Gatwick Airport.At 150 mph the front started to lift up, and the steering got light, he backed off and went home.We put two bags of cement in the front went back to the motorway and did 163 mph.Door mirrors folded flat.Happy days. 👍 👍
Door mirrors folded flat because of the bags?
@@____-gy5mqIf the story was true it would be because of the aerodynamics, but it isn’t - so it wouldn’t be…..
930, Countach, Testarossa, Zonda. This man completed life.
Absolutely! Quite ironic he happens to have my three favorite iconic cars of all time 930 Testarossa Countach
He has not “completed.” He is a going concern. Lock up your daughters!
@@johntechwriter Jealous much?
Not yet, he needs to own a ferrari 250 gto
@Bodhi Sattva And a 365 GTB/4 Daytona ❤️
Best car videos on KZhead, no question.
Harry and Chris Harris..its what KZhead was made for lol
Racing Slippers couldn't agree more!
Sam Cadwallader Jay Leno is also one of my favorites, don't you enjoy his videos?
Mr42960 Good point, Jay, Chris and Harry!
Petrolicious give him a run for his money, but luckily for us we can have both!
I still think this is the best looking 911 Turbo. I like the shape of the classic 911 Turbo a lot more than the more aerodynamic version of the 90s and beyond.
Harry must be the coolest rich uncle ever.
He looks like the creepy uncle to me.
He's very knowledgeable!
@@krisb3429 Sorry your uncle was creepy. lol
He is worth a fortune
@@74aamer Absolutely!
My father has the 89 911 wide body carrera 3.2 non turbo a truly stunning car convertable in gun metal grey, he bought it off a lady friend who never drove it and he didnt have the money to buy it at the time however i did have the money so i arranged it so he could have his dream car the proudest moment of my life👍
wes2705 : good karma for you!
thanks for all that very pertinent information
my dad's friend had one in 85 beautiful cars
M 491 option car !!! Nice
Good on you matey for getting your father the car of his dreams...
I remember driving a 4 speed. Off boost was hilariously slow but when it kicked in it was rush! 1st gear Almost went to 60 mph and 2nd gear 90 mph. I never even got into 3rd lol...
Yes, you could hit 60 without shifting! I remember my demo drive in a 1978, it was a shock, and one I talked about for a year.
You’re right: 57 in 1st, 97 in second, 127 in 3rd and ??? In 4rth! (And with a free breathing SS exhaust/header system, a powerhouse intercooler, a K27 turbo charger, and a 993 grind cam.., the low end sluggishness is all but totally eliminated.)
@@tomrojas6459 You pretty much described my 930. That K27 with a 1.8 bar spring was an absolute blast. I regret ever selling it.
@@justinhedrick5656 Sounds like an absolute weapon. What sort of power was it putting down with a 1.8bar wastegate?!
3:55 That’s how you bend your rear wiper arm. You should always pull it up before lifting up the decklid.
My Dad had a 82 4-speed in Guards Red. He sold it in 2005 and I keep reminding him of how much the prices for a 930 are going up here in Australia. So much fun to ride in as a kid, love the sound and the acceleration even by modern standards is phenomenal. Amazing for something designed in the late 70s.
Harry's that knowledgeable, wealthy friend who turns up to the perfect pub each week driving something really interesting. We're all standing around in the car park with a pint and enjoying all the wonderfully nerdy insight. Crisp anyone?
I love your enthusiasm. The look on your face and the tone in your voice just exudes what makes 911's special.
IMO one of the best looking 911s. Love that spoiler, so unique.
Harry's new in depth reviews always make my day! Thanks as always Harry from a long time EVO reader from the states.
Thank you so much for the great content. The 930 was and still is a fantastic car.
Thank you Harry for continuing to make these videos. Your collection of car exotica deserves them. It's great to see them being driven often, not stored away.
Harry, I bought the actual silver 991.2 Carrera 911 that you reviewed and have been hooked on your car video's ever since. I want to dislike you for the obvious huge wealth that you have but I can't as you are a genuine gent and are happy to drive the cars you own that others would mothball and store away in a sealed room somewhere. Thanks showing your lifestyle off!
Lovely Harry, what a great tribute. It's the pendulum effect of the rear mass that brewed fear. Also because you have made this excellent documentary I have unwittingly eaten 2 lbs of various cheeses I found in my fridge. Great work Harry, I really enjoy your videos 👍🏻
Harry, thank you so much for hearing my request 😀👍 Love your reviews, love the 911, even more the 2.7 RS '73, the 930 "series", and generally speaking, all air cooled models ! YOU MADE MY DAY 😊👍👍
It's always a real treat to find a new one of your videos up, Harry. Love 'em.
The 80's Porsche 911 Turbos are truly the most beautiful cars there is! Thank you so much for this video!
Love your explanations about the history of the 911. Great car and great video as usual ! :)
“I seem to be competing with a bird that’s particularly loud today” Classic Brit
Brilliant, I love the detail,Harry goes into in his reviews, no nonsense, just good enthusiastic car reviews... keep them coming
New video from Harry's garage!!! The evening couldn't be more perfect :D
Absolutely fantastic 911!!!! And awesome video as usual Harry!!!
So grateful to you Harry, for covering this car. Such an icon of mine. So envious you found the one you did. Such a special car. Great!
Harry, your car videos are my favorite! You do a superb job explaining the in's & out's of the automobiles. The camera work is fantastic too. I could listen to you talk about sports cars all day long. Keep up the amazing work!
Hi Harry! Great video I have a 930 1987 and a 911 1984. One thing... never lift the hood without first moving the wiper!!
Thanks Harry, your product knowledge is good. Great video
911 has always been my favorite sports car, just like the one you have. Closest I ever got to owning one was a used 1977 924 and later on a brand new 2006 350Z red. I swear after I lowered and put 305's on the rear, that 350Z would not now matter how hard I try squeal the tires around corners. Stuck like glue.
One of the very best car videos I've watched on KZhead. The infectious enthusiasm of the presenter and the camera work are second to none.
Of the collection, i actually think this 911 is my favorite of them all. It's so perfect!
This is the first one gone among his trio. Ha ha
Thanks for another great video Harry!
I was watching some of your older post (series1 86" Rover) and on my way out I noticed you had just post this like 30 some odd sec. earlier. Good show harry! Glad to have stumbled across it.
Love the 930, and from the sound of it that bird thoroughly enjoys it as well. Great video, I hope you enjoy making them as much as I enjoy watching.
Very good review of a truly classic motor car.
i swear i love those rims
My dad is a Harry. We live in Oxfordshire. He had a 3.3 turbo 4 speed. Silver with Porsche Ruff alloys. Great times, sadly he died of cancer 5 years ago. I still struggle with loosing him. He liked it so much he bought me a 911 3.0SC!! I traded in for a 3.2 Carrera. Then he bought a 928 GTS, I had a 928 series 2.
A father to remember with deep affection.
I really do enjoy these car explanations. This is one show I would pay for. And i've never said that before. Keep going.
That place where you live is beautifull!
Near Burford in the Cotswolds, very very expensive property
Legendary review for a Legendary Car! Also, would love to see more reviews for modern cars. Of course, by Mr.Harry :)
wow! really enjoyed that! and I remember this on the cover of Road and Track mag and the tile was "Widow Maker", the reviewers said they could never tell when the boost was going to bite and often happened mid corner.
This is one of the best Porsche 911 youtube videos i've ever seen. It really makes you feel like you're 'experiencing' the car as best as a person could watching it on the internet. I like how this guy explains a lot of the nuances of the car that most people wouldn't bother. My only complaint is some of the road noise becomes a bit imposing during the middle bit of the video. Otherwise, great work!
Beautiful car and a great video as always! I must say 1:30 this part was slightly confusing though. Ferdinand Porsche and Ferdinand "Ferry" Porsche are not the same person. Ferdinand Porsche wasn't involved in the Porsche sportscar company, thats his son Ferry.
Excellent video. Loved the detail showing the rev counter to demonstrate the turbo lag. The interior of a 911 is actually quite durable and yes the doors are heavy and feel solid. The pedals you get used to. They're part of the car's identity. The thermostat regulated ventilation system is not unique for the Turbo. It was in the non turbo cars as well. It was first introduced in 1978 models. The round door knobs were there to make it harder to break into the car. When the car is locked the doorlock pins disappear into the door trim. That way a thief would have to reach further into the car to open in. When I sit in a 911 I instantly feel "at home". The car is a bit strange compared to other more normal cars but everything in it is well thought through and well made. And when you hear the deep roar mixed with the sound of the aircooling fan it's wonderful. In spite of the non adjustable steering wheel the seating position is good. Thanks for a great video.
Ah this brings back memories! Especially the sound.. I remember borrowing an '85 4-speed version of the turbo from my employer in my early twenties. What a boy's dream. I remember the clutch being more like an on/off switch and the first time i took it out i spinned out right away on a wet road when the turbo kicked in while trying to get some power out of the engine. A few years ago i traced down the car to a Porsche club here in Holland and got the current owner's info. If i ever get the room to store it properly i will adopt her. I just have to remember to bring an extra pair of undies for my first drive.
Thanks Harry, another great review of many peoples' dream car. Looking forward to the next one, it's so refreshing to watch an informative (no B.S.) review from an owners perspective of the cars most of us aspire too.
That is such a beautiful car, back in the day that thing would smoke all the Miami Vice wannabes and their Ferraris and Lamborghinis.
YES- I smoked a Testatossa (haha) on the way back from Le mans in my 911 SC (back in the 80s)
Another great video but seriously let down by the audio quality. Put a lapel mic on, with a small windshield, so we can hear what you're saying.
PeowPeowPeowLasers c'mon 'Arry; do some experimentation with mic options, please...
And shoot that bloody bird!
Paul K 😡
Fantastic channel. Know absolutely nothing about cars but learning a lot thanks to the great detail in these videos.
Yes sir, you better be sure I will keep watching these amazing vids. And we all are hungry for more.
he owns this 911 turbo? He has an out standing collection
100PercentLuck He pretty much owns a real life, multi-car wall poster we all had as kids.
mojostevo isn't that the truth.
***** So what? He seems to have made his money through his own sheer bloody hard work.
He owns a farm & work for JLR special vehicles
***** Well, in my opinion, nobody can physically or mentally be that valuable or work that hard that it justifies an income like that. It is simply unethical to reserve for yourself that amount of (scarce) money. But let us not get into politics.
This car would look so good in light blue metallic.
jospi2 this car looks so good.*
jospi2 It would look nice in any colour except white or silver. My 911 was silver but I didn't have a choice as it was a used model.
Reverend Eslam Really? Even that ugly brown/tan color they did during that era. I think that those look awful
jmetallicad Very well, I stand corrected. Any colour will do except tan, white and silver (although white can look nice in combination with decals and/or stripes).
Johnny Unitas The Singer 911! Fantastic car. Chris Harris did an awesome review of it on Chris Harris on Cars
Harry, My all time favorite car, well done on the acquisition, happy motoring!
Harry, thanks for another great insightful video, of course! Worked at a big US-city downtown Porsche store in 88-89. Staff was always driving these, the various models in the range. Truth be told, I saw you steamin' along the hedgerows talking, one-hand on wheel, and, looking at the lens, tach in 4k plus ...and still alive to return to the stable! We ALL trembled - to some degree- taking a delivery drive/customer introducing their 930...incidentally, that customer never even considered the TR or raging bull. A. Franklin said it best...R-E-S-P-E-C-T
Great vids Harry. I know you're into 2 wheels as well, would like to see a video on one (or more) of your bikes
ThreatJohnny May do. I recently did a trip from the Med to the Atlantic on an Enduro bike. I did video it but found it very hard to film. I'll see what the edit looks like before deciding whether to post it or not..
+Harry's garage I too would like to see some bikes. There is currently a surge of interest in the late 80's and early 90's superbikes, which are in effect the birth of the modern water cooled beam frame superbike, in the same way the CB750 and Z1 were superbike genesis
Do you have any thoughts on the Peraves Monotracer? I think a cabin motorcycle could have a niche if the large motor manufacturers get behind the concept. The FT Motoring man did quite a good piece on it
i had a dinky in same color and i loved it in 1982
armourdaddy805 I was going to say the same thing, I had a brown metallic one.
armourdaddy805 *Dinky Toys*
Thank you for this wonderful insight into the late 930 Turbo. The spec of your Turbo is my dream 911. I love the roushed leather! Always very much enjoy your videos. Very civilised and detailed.
Was I the only one who watched the last portion of the video with my heart pounding in my neck, as I was afraid that the speed he was going with, combined with the fact that he talked and didn't pay too much attention to that narrow road could have ended the video in a millisecond ? God you really have your blood pressure under control at your age Mr. Harry ! And now that the danger's over, my sincere congratulations and wide thanks for bringing to life the icon for which I have completed NFS Porsche more than 10 times. You don't seem to have a 959, but the WidowMaker started it all it seems. Cheers man !
The 930 is the connoisseurs choice.
Jeff Jones no it's not, turbo cars will never be
***** Au contraire !, the 1989 930 Turbo is an iconic masterpiece.
i agree it's a masterpiece and i've always dreamt of owning one but naturally aspirated will always be the true connoisseur's choice
***** I think the Ferrari 288 GTO is the greatest modern Ferrari in existence and is definitely a connoisseurs choice, the Ferrari 288 GTO is a twin Turbo.
dont even get me started on the 288 GTO! and yes the F40 is turbocharged aswell but they lack the character of the older v12 models...looks and performance wise...i'd take a Daytona over either of those any day
Lovely bird in the background - HA
Harry your description of how solid a 911 feels-ANY 911-is so bang on. “Bank vault” comes to mind...
As a teen I saw this driving around London in the 90s and the lad in me absolutely loved those crazy spoilers. I still have a matchbox of this.
would like to see you do a review on the other classic 80's turbo car, the renault 5 turbo lol
Smokey Wilson I second that request. Renault 5 Turbo
Smokey Wilson Yeah that's a good call. I owned a pearlescent white (it was like a cream colour) Renault 5 turbo in the early 90's, I had lots of fun in that. Turbo had been tweaked so it was coming in very early, meaning even more fun but terrible mpg :)
Thehpman100 i always wanted one in that colour so rare these days i think the majority of the 5 turbos are down the south of the country which come up for sale i used to deliver curries in mine hahah
At least the customers got their curries still hot then :)
Thehpman100 not the mid engined monster then?
Haryy, LOVE your videos, but please get a microphone, if your a foreigner its hard to understand everything you say.
Great car. Beautiful town and countryside. This video give a real sense of the visceral quality of the car! Thank you.
Well done Harry - was looking forward to this one. Really appreciate the small clips of the car on road, merging into traffic etc. Must be a pain to film and edit for a something minimal but makes all the difference.
Porsche, there is no substitute.
***** Amen.
So you wouldn't subsitute it with a Lamborghini Aventador? I owned a Porsche 911 Carrera for about one year but it wasn't my first choice. It was an "impulse purchase".
Reverend Eslam i would have a 993 turbo over 3 aventadors, anyday!
Reverend Eslam laith bilbeisi Agreed. Monetary value aside, I would take a 993 turbo over an aventador.. Easily.. Not being trolls or anything, the 911 invokes way more of an enjoyable driver's experience for me rather than the aventador's "Look at me I'm rich bitch" personae.
bcsngan well said, when i look at most of today's rich and fabulous' garage and house pictures, you see multiple ferraris, a rolls royce, and a lambo, that just shows that these people only care about flash and cash, rather than the engineering feat of the vehicle. I understand its a matter of taste and opinion, but the rich have no taste, and no value for money... another example, i give a lot more respect and attention to someone driving a BMW M5 than someone in a gallardo.
This Porsche 911 Turbo is the best styled and looking Porsche car by far, and the big whale tail at the back makes it.
Youve done it again harry. Once again i felt like i drove this car listening to all the details and hearing that turbo porsche engine.
Absolute class, there’s no substitute for knowledge & enthusiasm, which Harry has in abundance.
"Tea tray spoiler" Interesting. It was always called the "whale tail" in the US.
Terry Orcutt Yeah Well.. ITake Most Of This With A Huge Grain Of Salt.. the Car Video Millionaires Are Not What They Appear .. Nobody Notices This Guy Talks Like Theres Somthing Lodged Down His Throat.. But Look At The Comments .. Really He’s A Hero,, ?? Ok
WOW He Sure Likes To Hear Himself Talk & Talk & Talk .. Wow He Can Reach the Door Pocket... This Guys A Turd..
@@donaldleavy4379 lol. You troll! Harry has always been brilliant! Have read some of the articles that he did for Evo? Why don't you find some cars and do a review. I guess you can't
That's not a whale tail, they were much larger things and were more angled than that.
@@donaldleavy4379 One of the wonderful things about KZhead is that it gives room for f-wits to expose their f-wittery to everyone in the world. Congratulations, champ. Now we all know that you're an f-wit.
This is such a great video of the 930. It's my dream to own one of these someday. Would you recommend getting a 70s non-intercooled one or a late model 930 like yours? Which one do you think is more fun to drive?
Michael Klein Best value are the 3.3litre Coupe versions, 78-88, a 5-speed like mine carries a slight premium. Early 3.0litre, non-intercooled 930 are now collector items and priced accordingly. They are a bit lighter than a 3.3 930 but the turbo delivery is even baggier. The only reason I'd pick one over a 3.3 is for investment reasons, rather than how it drives.
Harry's garage great cars ive had 4 of these now getting my fifth one amazing 3.3 aircooled 930 911 turbo i wish to get a 964 turbo 2 now soon
Michael Klein The integrated fog lamps are also visually a big plus for the 3.3. I am convinced that it was also on Harry's wishlist.
+Harry's garage This review is amazing! I just subscribed, looking forward to watched the Testarossa and Countach Review! Any chance you may review the 1999 Mitsubishi 3000GT VR4 Twin Turbo in the future?
Even a Sinclair C5 is more exciting than a Mitsubishi
I really enjoy your videos. This one brought back memories of my fathers 911s. They were base carreras not turbos but they are a huge part of what stated my enthusiasm for cars.
Great video's, great adventures Mr. Harry, wonderful to see/ to follow... keep on going!
I think those loud birds are called "Porsche Fanbirds." They were saying "Harry, take us for a ride in you bitchin' Turbo and we promise not to poop on it - tweet". Great review as usual, Harry!
astrogen1960 No, that chirping in the background is Schmee giving his bird-brained review of a car he would never understand.
Harry, you sexy sexy man.
Hello Harry. Excellent video. I have read so many books about the 911 Turbo and watched many videos, but your video taught me a few more things and was very entertaining. I love the story of you getting locked in the car. Brilliant.
Amazing car, Harry! It looks fantastic in that color. I can only imagine how much fun it is to drive. Thanks for sharing. Cheers!
Is it just me who loves his house
No!
After seeing this i feel like i can build one on my own.
+Siba Sugar Obviously, you never driven a 911. The build quality is awesome, its like a mix of racing car with a very light tank. Regards
+Hugo Escudeiro Oliveira How is it obviously to you?
+Siba Sugar Because of your statement. How could you build one? No offense... Rather funny actually.
+Hugo Escudeiro Oliveira Now you get it? It is supposed to be funny.
+Siba Sugar I guess I'm a slow learner ;)
Just found this channel and I am hooked. Great videos, thank you.
Yup. You're the best car reviewer, period. I get so much more out of your videos than anyone else. All aspects of a car... in detail. And the older 911s are my soft spot. So yes, I smiled all through this one.
Dear Sir Harry, the very reason that the later famous Ferdinand Porsche thought of having an engine in the back of the car, is not - as you suggest - to have a compact power-unit and lots of interiorspace for the occupants, but... young Ferdinand was an apprentice engineer at the pre-war Tatra factory in Kopřivnice, in the region Moravia of TsechoSlovakia. Now situated in Czech Republic, near the border of Slovakia, and the region where my darling wife comes from. Ferdinand had a few very talented teachers at Tatra that were pioneers of building cars with air-cooled rear-engines, just think of the famous Tatra-plan. Not a shy person, Ferry 'borrowed' their designs in the pre-war years to present a 'KdF-wagen' ( Kraft-durch-Freude ) to a certain Mr. A. Hitler, himself a lover of automobiles. This Mr. H. gave permission to Mr. Porsche to start manufacturing prototypes of the KdF wagen, later to be well-known as the People's Car, or Volkswagen. The rest, as they say, is history and led in the end to the 911, of which I am a proud owner too! Mine is a 1982 Carrera SC, 3.0 and pre-G50 gearbox. Just some facts: Porsche GmbH paid patent fees to Tatra ( now Skoda) until 1972 I am told for using their basic designs. Ferdinand Porsche was born in - now - Vratislavice, before the war known as Maffersdorf. That is about 6 km. from our home in Liberec, CZ. His family Porsche tombe on the local cemetary is visited by me and some 911 friends every year. You are very kindly invited to come along next year with your gorgeous 911 Turbo. You'll love the driving here in Ceská Republika. Love your channel and way of no-nonsense presenting. Keep it up!
lost count of the amount of 911 roll cages i have fitted,74 sc...78 turbo...and a sweet kremer twin turbo....not my ideal car...z4 3.0 SI...enough for me.
Another awesome video. I now 'get' the 911 whereas I didn't before. Great explanation of the history and what these cars are all about. Cheers harry!
Yet another great video of yet another great car from you Harry. Long may you continue to make them. Thank you!
I've known Harry for 23:03 minutes & I already like him more than Clarkson !Mind you I'm a fellow Porsche 911 owner & a little biased.
Beeboy69 *Clarkson has retired! What took him so long? Top Gear is history. I recommend DONUT MEDIA the best KZhead **automotive.Trust** me! Bangkok Johnnie CarSanook Media Thaimaa*
Chris Harris would love this video
James Petchey *Has he retired yet?*
Fun Fact : Noisy bird in the tree was also making a vid for its KZhead channel and did also apologise to its viewers for the noisy human in the background
What an incredible review of the 930 Porsche Turbo!!
Just toss a handful rocks into the tree next time.
Brian Smith As a British gentleman with a country estate Harry should have a shotgun at the ready. I've said it earlier in this thread: That's not a bird, it's Schmee giving his two cents' worth. Harry has my unconditional permission blast him to smithereens.
I threw a hatchet once, from the balcony, enhanced with a berserker roar. Little fucker went 0 dB instantly. : D
this 911 is stunning the model the colour,an 80s icon.superb.
I love the feeling i get when i see a new video from Harry!
Nice choice of purchase, Harry! Thank you for the history lesson. The colour is beautiful as well. You are a capsule of my childhood, the early 90s (that is a compliment)!
Just took an interest in these and found this very informative. Well done! Saved me much additional time searching.
Much respect to you Harry. Love the video and love the 930.
I saw the promo video for this channel in which Harry said he's going to review all of his cars and amongst them was this 930 turbo. In the last few days I was actually asking myself what happened to his 911 and why he hasn't made a video about it. Glad to see that he finally found the time to do it, the 930 was the car that made porsche an icon in the 80's and it's directly responsible for what they are today. Happy to see a "owners perspective" on it, I was hoping for this video for a while now.
Love that car....Harry gives so much info about the cars, like Jay Leno in that way, goes into the history and why things were done a particular way.