| In 1975 Porsche introduced the first Turbo. The | | | | created in the stamping - process of the fenders. In |
| engineers experienced this new engine and Chairman | | | | 1992 Porsche showed the Turbo S at Geneva's |
| Ernst Fuhrman decided that they could use a turbo on | | | | Motorshow. It's engine delivered 381 bhp. The car |
| a production car. The first prototype was displayed at | | | | weighted 120 kg less then the standard Turbo and this |
| several European shows in 1973. In 1974, "911 Turbo" | | | | helped making Turbo S really fast. There were built |
| went on sale and at the time it had a 3.0 liter 260 bhp | | | | only 80 Turbo S. |
| engine. | | | | In 1993, the engine capacity was increased again, now |
| The new Porsche was full of luxury. The standard | | | | reaching 3.6 liter. It was easily recognized by the Turbo |
| Turbo had air-conditioning, electric windows, tinted | | | | 3.6 badge. Also, there was a 93 Turbo 3.6 based 911 |
| glass, headlamp washers, a leather interior and Bilstein | | | | Turbo S built. |
| shocks. Originally, it was supposed to be a limited | | | | In 1996 Porsche launched yet another Turbo, based on |
| edition, with only 500 models to be sold. However, the | | | | the 993 series. Its engine produced 408 bhp, featuring |
| demand was so high that more than 1000 cars were | | | | a six-speed gearbox and four-wheel drive. It looked |
| sold. It was now clear that Turbo would have a secure | | | | more elegant thanks to the less evocative rear-wing. |
| future. | | | | The wheels are 18 inch in diameter. It saves 20% of |
| What attracted so many customers was its huge rear | | | | the weight because the five spokes are hollow. The |
| wing, widened wheel and big tires. This great look | | | | front wing has air-ducts that lead extra cooling air to |
| combined with the powerful engine made the Turbo | | | | the brakes, making them more powerful than before. |
| look faster than any other 911. | | | | They can stop the Turbo from 100 hm/h in 2.6 |
| In 1978, the model was improved by the increase of | | | | seconds and from 200km/h in just 5 seconds, |
| the engine capacity to 3.3 liter and some other | | | | increasing car's safety. |
| modifications. Now the engine produced 40 bhp more. | | | | Porsche has recently introduced the 996 Turbo. The |
| The rear wing was also revised: the two separate | | | | styling is different from the previous Turbo models. Its |
| grilles were replaced by one larger smooth surface, | | | | aerodynamics are improved, making it much faster |
| placed a little higher in order to make room for an | | | | than the 993 Turbo. It gets to 100 km/h in only 4.2 |
| intercooler. | | | | seconds and has a top speed of 305 km/h. The new |
| In 1979 though, the Turbo was withdrawn from US and | | | | Turbo has a few details that make it easy to |
| Japan, as a response to the second energy crunch. | | | | recognize: bi-xenon headlights, air intakes behind the |
| In 1986, Turbo became again available in the US. This | | | | doors and a movable rear-spoiler. |
| was the first year Porsche used flares that were | | | | |