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Porsche 911 (930) Turbo LE

ClassicPorsche
300 hp
Horsepower
1300 kg
Weight
RWD
Drivetrain
1978
Year

Porsche 911 (930) Turbo LE (Classic)

The Porsche 911 (930) Turbo LE is a legendary air-cooled German turbo icon from the late 1970s, representing the raw, rear-engined character that made the 930 one of the most feared and admired performance cars of its era. With its wide-body stance, single turbocharged flat-six, and unmistakable tail-heavy layout, it captures the wild early days of turbo road cars.

Key Specs (BoP-dependent, typical sim values)

  • Powertrain: 3.3L air-cooled flat-6, single turbocharged, rear-mounted longitudinal engine

  • Total Output: ~300 hp

  • Redline: ~6,500 rpm

  • Transmission: 4-speed manual

  • Weight: ~1,300 kg

  • Dimensions: ~4,290 mm long × 1,775 mm wide × 1,320 mm tall | Wheelbase 2,272 mm

  • Tires: Period-correct performance radials on classic Fuchs-style wheels

  • Brakes: Ventilated discs with fixed calipers

  • Layout: Rear-engine, rear-wheel drive

In the Simulator Feel

The 911 Turbo LE is a brutally charming classic that demands respect from the first lap. The rear-mounted turbo flat-six creates a very distinct balance: light steering on entry, enormous traction when the turbo is lit, and a willingness to rotate aggressively if you lift or brake too deep. It feels old-school in the best way possible — mechanical, alive, and just unruly enough to keep every corner interesting.

Engine & Sound: The air-cooled flat-six has a hard-edged, metallic bark with a deep turbo whoosh and pronounced blow-off chatter. Below boost it can feel soft, but once the turbo spools the car surges forward with a dramatic, period-correct rush. The soundtrack is equal parts whine, whistle, and thunder.

Handling Characteristics:

  • Cornering: Excellent initial bite for a classic 911, but it can snap into oversteer quickly if you overcommit on entry.

  • Traction: Strong rear traction once settled, though turbo boost can overwhelm the rear tires in low-speed exits.

  • Braking: Good for its era, but weight transfer and rear-engine balance make trail braking a delicate art.

  • Top Speed: Strong straight-line performance for a classic road car, especially once fully in boost.

Driving Style Tip: Be patient with throttle application and let the chassis settle before asking for power. Smooth hands and clean exits are everything — if you rush it, the 930 will remind you why early turbo 911s earned such a reputation.

Livery & Aesthetics: The wide rear fenders, whale tail spoiler, and low-slung coupe silhouette make the 930 Turbo LE an instant classic. Its boxy proportions and period detailing look fantastic in sim, especially in motorsport-inspired or heritage liveries that highlight the car’s analog charisma.

Whether you're carving through vintage circuits or just enjoying a handful of turbocharged nostalgia, the Porsche 911 (930) Turbo LE delivers one of the most iconic and challenging classic driving experiences in sim racing.