Porsche 930 Turbo review

Drivers of modern Porsches will likely be shocked by a simpler, more minimalist layout. And a windscreen that’s right in their face as opposed to being distanced by acres of dashboard. Yet this was a halo car for the 911 range in more ways than one, with a wealthy equipment list to go alongside its prodigious power.

Alongside its quadrophonic surround-sound stereo and tape deck there was electrical operation of the windows and front headlamp wipers – previously the epitome of luxe – as well as the retractable radio antenna and side mirror, which could also de-ice itself. Note just one side mirror, which makes the car a little tricky to manoeuvre while also robbing you of a gawp at one of those voluptuous rear aches on the move. At least you can enjoy the other…

Visibility is otherwise impressive, however, the classically expansive 911 glasshouse and pair of cute rear seats adding up to a thoroughly useable device – however wild its alter ego. Further evidence lies in its stocky 80-litre fuel tank. Don’t spool the turbo up too often and you might still cover serious distance in one of these. Though the floor-hinged pedals take some getting used to.

Period advertising declared the interior an environment in which the driver could “operate a magnificent piece of machinery with grace and in absolute comfort", not least if they’d gone for the orthopedically designed seat option. A lofty two grand option when new (and a fun find in the classifieds now), the plusher ‘Fuhrmann seats’ proved that Porsche wished to push numerous boundaries with the 930 Turbo.