This 1987 Porsche 930 Turbo retains most of its Porsche factory looks with restrained RUF modifications. For instance, the accordion impact bumpers and “Whale Tail” wing are still present, but the Fuchs have been swapped out for lighter and wider RUF alloy wheels.

If you’re a Porschephile, you’re quick to notice the grated quarter panel side brake ducts normally found on the Flachbau, or Slantnose, 935 inspired Turbo. Yet, most unsuspecting car fanatics wouldn’t notice these functional additions.

Finished in Jet black over Can Can red leather with a lightly tinted greenhouse, the colors add a classic but original combination that doesn’t shout, “I’m packing 450 horsepower.” The only real tell this 930 might be packing a little extra oomph is the large single exit exhaust—which bellows a thundering note at WOT.

This car began life as a standard Porsche 930 Turbo, but the car was handed over to Montclair, New Jersey based garage Exclusive Motorcars—the original licensed RUF liaison in North America. The accompanying history file catalogues more than $50,000 was spent on bringing the car up to RUF specifications. The 3.3-liter flat-six was punched out to 3.4 with a twin-plug setup and stuffed with Carrillo connecting rods, RUF pistons, RUF cams, larger intercooler and turbocharger, custom exhaust manifolds, and tune.

935 style side ducts were cut into the quarter panels for extra brake cooling and more aggressive offset RUF wheels were added for lightness and additional grip. The interior remains unrestored and original with the exception of the RUF adjustable boost knob—which the current owner notes shouldn’t be maximized carelessly.

The suspension has been refreshed with OE and RUF components and is one of the driving highlights of the car—the owner compliments the compliant but subtle ride, set up for spirited street use without jarring rebound.

The car was resprayed to accommodate the added vents but was done so with great care and the results are impeccable. Though the reasoning is vague, paperwork shows just a few years after the RUF treatment, the car spent some time at DeMan Motorsport of Blauvelt, New York. This service expenditure totaled an additional $25,000-plus in work. It goes without saying this car is the product of unwavering passion and commitment to mechanical upkeep.

The car is fast. It is a hot rod 930—a car that, in stock trim, is unforgiving to those who don’t respect its capabilities. Yet, it manages to soak up bumps and cruise down the highway without tramlining uncontrollably. It is powerful, it is beautiful, but it can be enjoyed without worry.