1989 Porsche 911 Turbo 930 With G50 Transmission Listed on Bring a Trailer

Bring a Trailer lists a 32k-mile 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo (930) with a five-speed G50 transmission. The final-year Turbo coupe is currently offered at auction in Arizona.

A 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo coupe has appeared on the Bring a Trailer auction platform, representing one of the most interesting late examples of the classic 930 generation. The car is located in Arizona, and at the time of writing bidding has reached $105,930, with roughly a week remaining before the auction ends.

This particular car stands out for several reasons. Most importantly, it belongs to the final model year of the 930 series, produced before Porsche introduced the next generation 911, the 964. Among collectors and enthusiasts, cars from the last year of production are often regarded as the most developed and refined versions of a model’s lifecycle.

For the 1989 model year Porsche introduced a major mechanical change: the 911 Turbo received a five-speed G50 manual transmission. Earlier Turbo models were equipped with a four-speed gearbox, so the new transmission brought a more modern setup with a hydraulic clutch and revised gear spacing. The result was a more flexible driving experience and better use of the engine’s power band.

The car is powered by a turbocharged 3.3-liter flat-six that produced 282 horsepower and 278 lb-ft of torque in North American specification. Power is sent to the rear wheels through the manual gearbox and a limited-slip differential, a key element in the dynamic character of classic rear-engine Turbo models.

Finished in Linen Metallic over Linen Gray leather, the coupe features a number of period-correct details including 16-inch forged Fuchs wheels, a power sunroof, air conditioning, power windows, and a Porsche-branded CD-2 audio system. The car also carries hood-mounted auxiliary driving lights and retains the original factory option code sticker beneath the front hood.

The odometer shows 32,000 miles, around two hundred of which were added by the current selling dealer. Service performed in late 2025 included replacement of the tie rods, installation of a new fuel pump, and an oil change. The car rides on Toyo Proxes tires dated 2025.

According to the listing, the car previously spent time in Puerto Rico before being relocated to the mainland United States in 2009. It is offered with manufacturer literature, a clean Carfax report showing no recorded accidents, and an Arizona title.

Within the broader story of Porsche performance cars, the 930 occupies a special place. Introduced in the 1970s, the 911 Turbo was among the first production Porsches to bring turbocharging technology from motorsport to the road. By the end of its production run, the model had evolved significantly, and the addition of the five-speed transmission became one of its final and most meaningful upgrades.

For that reason, the 1989 911 Turbo is often viewed as the most complete expression of the classic 930—a blend of the raw turbocharged character of early models with a more refined mechanical setup. In this case, the relatively low mileage, final-year specification, and documented equipment help reinforce the appeal of the car as it heads through the remaining days of the auction.

With several days of bidding still ahead, the listing is likely to draw continued attention from collectors and Porsche enthusiasts watching the market for late-production 930 Turbos.