The Type 930 in its 3.3-litre form is one of the most consequential road cars Porsche ever built. Introduced for the 1978 model year with a 3,299 cc air-cooled flat-six and an air-to-air intercooler — identifiable by its raised rear lid — the 930 Turbo defined what a performance car could be at the turn of the decade. Norev has chosen the 1980 specification as the basis for this 1:18 Christmas Edition, casting it in die-cast metal with a distinctive green finish that sits well away from the silver, black and Guards Red examples that dominate most 930 collections.
Type 930: 3.3 Litres, One Turbocharger, No Compromises
Porsche enlarged the 930 Turbo from 3.0 to 3.3 litres for 1978, fitting the KKK-turbocharged flat-six with an intercooler that significantly lifted output. The wide arches, rear whale-tail spoiler and the intercooler bump above the engine lid gave the 930 an unmistakable silhouette that no contemporary road car could match.
A Christmas Edition Colour That Does Not Follow Factory Rules
Green was not among Porsche's standard 930 Turbo colour catalogue in 1980. Norev periodically releases seasonal Christmas Edition variants of iconic road cars in special finishes tied to a single autumn/winter catalogue cycle. This green is one such collector-specific choice — it does not correspond to a Porsche factory paint option for the period, which is precisely what makes it a deliberate talking point. Once the selling season passes, these variants are not restocked.
Norev 1:18 Die-Cast: The Christmas Edition in Green
Norev produces this replica as a 1:18 scale model in die-cast metal, listed in their catalogue as the Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 1980 Christmas Edition in green. The 1:18 format is the preferred scale for detailed road-car replicas, and the 930's wide-arch body — with the intercooler bump and whale tail faithfully reproduced — translates particularly well at this size. Die-cast construction gives the model its solidity and weight, consistent with Norev's standard production approach for this range.
In the Cabinet: Placing the 930 in Context
The green Christmas Edition creates an immediate contrast when displayed alongside silver or black 1:18 930 Turbo examples. The whale-tail silhouette holds its own on any shelf dedicated to the air-cooled 911 era.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Porsche Type 930 Turbo 3.3?
The Type 930 Turbo 3.3 is the second-series version of Porsche's first production turbocharged 911, introduced for the 1978 model year. It uses a 3,299 cc air-cooled flat-six with a KKK single turbocharger and an air-to-air intercooler.
What is the Norev Christmas Edition?
Norev Christmas Edition releases are collector-specific colour variants of iconic road cars, produced as finite seasonal items tied to a single autumn/winter catalogue. The green finish on this 1980 930 Turbo is not a Porsche factory colour — it is a Norev collector variant exclusive to this seasonal release.
What material is this model made from?
The model is produced in die-cast metal by Norev at 1:18 scale.
Which collections does this 930 fit?
It suits collections focused on air-cooled Porsche 911 road cars, the Type 930 generation specifically, Norev 1:18 die-cast releases, or seasonal Christmas Edition variants.
