From 1984 to 1987, Porsche and McLaren formed one of the most successful partnerships in Formula One. Powered by Porsche’s TAG turbocharged V6, McLaren won 25 Grands Prix, 18 fastest laps, and five world titles. With funding from Mansour Ojjeh’s Techniques d’Avant Garde (TAG), Porsche launched Project 2623, developing the 1.5-liter twin-turbo V6.
Bench tested in 1982 and raced in 1983, it dominated the 1984 season, securing Lauda’s third Drivers’ Championship and McLaren’s Constructors’ crown. By 1986, output reached nearly 1,000 horsepower, helping Alain Prost claim two titles. The partnership ended in 1987, but Porsche continued to experiment with road car applications, secretly fitting the V6 engine into a 930 Turbo. Decades later, Lanzante Limited revived the idea, crafting 11 bespoke 930 TAG Turbos that blended Formula One power with reengineered, lightweight 911s.
One of the eleven Porsche 930 TAG Turbos built by Lanzante, offered with 229 miles since restoration, is available for sale at Broad Arrow Private Sales. This Lanzante 930 TAG Turbo, one of only 11 produced, carries the designation “AP85” for its 1.5-liter TTE engine, serial number 043. The very engine once powered Alain Prost to second-place finishes at the 1985 Dutch Grand Prix and 1986 French Grand Prix during his championship seasons, and later served Stefan Johansson at the 1987 Monaco and French Grands Prix.
The donor car, a 1987 Porsche 911 Turbo, was sourced from the U.S. and transformed by Lanzante. Finished in Schiefergrau with a Manor Red and Black leather interior, it features houndstooth seat inserts, contrasting stitching, embossed logos, and a steering wheel with debossed Porsche script.
Exterior highlights include TAG side graphics, full paint protection film, and Silver Gloss RUF wheels. Delivered with both Comfort and Sports seat sets, LED headlights, and just 229 miles since completion, this vehicle comes with a dedicated laptop, charger, car cover, and a bespoke owner’s manual.
Source: Broad Arrow Private Sales
