Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 Flachbau (WLS)
(1984 - 1989)
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When Porsche launched the 911 Turbo, the first European production sports car with a turbocharger, in 1974, the signs on the horizon looked bad with the energy crisis and fears of inflation. But 500 planned units soon turned into thousands and even tens of thousands to date. Eight generations have been built to date, this report compares them and shows the air-cooled ancestors in particular in over 200 pictures.
Car customization was very popular in the 1980s; discerning sports car customers did not want an off-the-peg car. Companies such as Rinspeed offered a high degree of customization and often also vehicle versions that were not available from the manufacturer. With the Rinspeed Porsche 969 Turbo, Frank M. Rinderknecht even succeeded in creating a small "series", as twelve of these coupés with flanks reminiscent of the Testarossa were produced. This report tells the story of the Rinspeed Porsche and shows it in current and historical pictures.
The Porsche 924 and 944 models were always somewhat overshadowed by the iconic 911, but in 1985 the Zuffenhausen-based manufacturer set about creating a convincing alternative to the 911. The Porsche 944 Turbo with 220 hp could do many things better than the original 911, but also cost the same. This vehicle report looks back at the history of the 944 Turbo and shows an early example in many pictures, supplemented by historical photographs and a sound sample.
In 1965, Porsche abandoned the Cabriolet for the time being. It would be 17 years before it was possible to buy a completely open 911 for the first time. But only with the naturally aspirated engine - turbo fans had to wait even longer, even though the 1981 prototype still had a turbocharger. It was not until 1987 that the factory finally delivered the open Turbo to customers. This driving report with many current and historical photos attempts to clarify whether the long wait was worth it.
The Carrera 3.2 Speedster from 1989 is one of the rarities in the Porsche 911 line of ancestors. It was only built for a few months and the number of units was correspondingly small. And it looked very different from the other vehicles from Zuffenhausen. As a result, it proved to be very valuable. This report, which also looks back at its predecessors, clarifies whether the car meets the high expectations from the driver's point of view.
Current market prices for Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 Flachbau (WLS)
Coupe, 301 PS, 3299 cm3
Convertible, 301 PS, 3299 cm3
Coupe, 301 PS, 3299 cm3
Coupe, 220 PS, 2449 cm3
Coupe, 250 PS, 2449 cm3
Targa, 231 PS, 3164 cm3
Coupe, 231 PS, 3164 cm3
Convertible, 231 PS, 3164 cm3
Coupe, 231 PS, 3164 cm3
Targa, 231 PS, 3164 cm3
Convertible, 231 PS, 3164 cm3
Coupe, 218 PS, 3164 cm3
Targa, 218 PS, 3164 cm3
Convertible, 218 PS, 3164 cm3
Convertible, 231 PS, 3125 cm3
Coupe, 231 PS, 3125 cm3
Convertible, 231 PS, 3164 cm3
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Auctioned vehicles of Porsche 911 Turbo 3.3 Flachbau (WLS)
| Brand | Model | Year | Status | Auction name | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porsche 911 Turbo S 'WLS' Coupe 1989 Sold RM/Sotheby's Arizona (January 25, 2024) |
911 Turbo S 'WLS' Coupe | 1989 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Arizona (January 25, 2024) | |
| Porsche 911 Turbo WLS 1989 Sold Broad Arrow Auctions The Porsche Air|Water Auction 2026 (April 25, 2026) |
911 Turbo WLS | 1989 | Sold | Broad Arrow Auctions The Porsche Air|Water Auction 2026 (April 25, 2026) | |
| Porsche 911 (930) Turbo SE G50 ‘Flachbau’ Cabriolet 1989 Sold Silverstone Auctions Race Retro (March 27, 2021) |
911 (930) Turbo SE G50 ‘Flachbau’ Cabriolet | 1989 | Sold | Silverstone Auctions Race Retro (March 27, 2021) | |
| Porsche 911 'Type 930' Turbo Cabriolet 'Flachbau' 1988 Sold Bonhams The Quail Auction (August 15, 2025) |
911 'Type 930' Turbo Cabriolet 'Flachbau' | 1988 | Sold | Bonhams The Quail Auction (August 15, 2025) | |
| Porsche 911 Turbo Flachbau 1987 Sold Broad Arrow Auctions The Porsche Air|Water Auction 2026 (April 25, 2026) |
911 Turbo Flachbau | 1987 | Sold | Broad Arrow Auctions The Porsche Air|Water Auction 2026 (April 25, 2026) | |
| Porsche 911 (930) Turbo 'Flachbau' 1986 Not Sold Silverstone Auctions The Silverstone Classic Live Online Auction (July 31, 2020) |
911 (930) Turbo 'Flachbau' | 1986 | Not Sold | Silverstone Auctions The Silverstone Classic Live Online Auction (July 31, 2020) | |
| Porsche 911 'Type 930' Turbo Cabriolet 'Flachbau' 1989 Not Sold Bonhams The Audrain Concours Auction (October 4, 2024) |
911 'Type 930' Turbo Cabriolet 'Flachbau' | 1989 | Not Sold | Bonhams The Audrain Concours Auction (October 4, 2024) | |
| Porsche 911 Turbo 'Flachbau' 1986 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Paris (January 31, 2024) |
911 Turbo 'Flachbau' | 1986 | Not Sold | RM/Sotheby's Paris (January 31, 2024) | |
| Porsche 911 Turbo 'Flachbau' 1989 Not Sold RM/Sotheby's Paris (February 1, 2023) |
911 Turbo 'Flachbau' | 1989 | Not Sold | RM/Sotheby's Paris (February 1, 2023) | |
| Porsche 911 Turbo 'Flachbau' Targa 1989 Sold RM/Sotheby's Arizona (January 27, 2022) |
911 Turbo 'Flachbau' Targa | 1989 | Sold | RM/Sotheby's Arizona (January 27, 2022) |
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