1986 911 Turbo

The 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo marked the return of the Turbo to the U.S. market after a five-year hiatus, bringing with it key updates that improved both performance and drivability. Powered by a 3.3-liter air-cooled turbocharged flat-six, it produced 282 horsepower and 289 lb-ft of torque, delivering explosive performance by mid-1980s standards. New for 1986 were Bosch LE-Jetronic fuel injection, wider 9-inch rear wheels for better grip, and a revised dash fascia. With 2,670 units produced—over half destined for the U.S.—the '86 Turbo blended raw performance with broader appeal, reestablishing the 911 Turbo as Porsche’s flagship road car here in the States.

This 1986 Porsche 911 Turbo was a rest-of-world example that was imported to the U.S. when new and now shows 76,000 miles on a replaced odometer. Originally finished in Dark Blue, it was repainted black under previous ownership and is paired with a Grey Leather-to-Sample interior. The turbocharged 3.3-liter flat-six has been rebuilt and upgraded with a K27 turbocharger, Tial wastegate, M&K exhaust, and Bilstein dampers. Additional recent work includes a new clutch, brake pads and rotors, engine mounts, oil cooler, and a full ignition system refresh. The valves were adjusted, air conditioning recharged, and an oil change completed in April 2025, with compression and leakdown results documented. This 911 Turbo presents as a well-sorted example with tasteful performance enhancements and thorough mechanical upkeep.

The last time we saw our Spotlight car was back in December of 2020 when it sold at a final bid of $76,000. But THAT was a looonnng time ago in the Porsche market and prices have risen considerably since, with average prices sitting around $158,000 over the last twelve months and a high of $315,000. I had this car somewhere in the $114,000-140,000 range as I wasn’t too sure how the odo would affect bids. Turns out, it didn’t, as it beat estimates at a final bid of $151,000. Even at that number, I’d have to call it well bought for all the work done to the car to get it in the mechanical shape we see today.

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