993 Turbo

In 1995 a Turbo based on the 993 series was presented. This Turbo is powered by a twin-turbocharged powerplant, producing 408 bhp, and featured a six-speed gearbox and four-wheel drive. The bodywork has a less evocative rear-wing and flares that are more integrated with the fenders. The new styling of the twin turbo, make it look elegant yet powerful. The wheels are 18 inch in diameter. The five spokes are hollow, for a weight saving of about 20%. The front wing has air-ducts that lead extra cooling air to the brakes. Those brakes are even more powerful then the brakes on the previous Turbo's. The can stop the Turbo from 100 km/h in 2.6 seconds, from 160 km/h in 3.8 or from 200 km/h in just 5 seconds!

The new 911 Turbo draws its enormous power from a flat-six engine displacing 3600 cc. Boosted by two exhaust gas turbochargers, it develops maximum power of 309 kW (420 bhp) at 6000 rpm. The maximum torque of 560 Nm or 413 lb-ft comes at just 2700 rpm and remains consistently at that level up to 4600 rpm. Reflecting the far greater power of the new 911 Turbo, the over-all surface of the radiators has been enlarged by more than 50 per cent versus the normal-aspiration engine of the 911 and the radiator blower output has been enhanced accordingly. Three large, dark-covered air scoops at the front of the car bear testimony to these changes in body design, giving the 911 Turbo a striking, absolutely unique face. The side sections at the rear have also been restyled, narrow-cut air intake ducts for the intercoolers characterising the special look of the flared rear wheel arches. Also at the rear the all-new retracting wing as well as the newly designed rear-end cover with outlet openings for the turbocharger air boost accentuate the extremely powerful but also elegant look of Porsche's new top model.

Like its predecessor, the new 911 Turbo comes as standard with four-wheel drive. Depending on traction requirements, the front wheels permanently convey between 5 and 40 per cent of the drive power to the road. But excellent traction is not a purpose in itself - rather, the most important point is to achieve truly outstanding driving characteristics and driving safety. The active safety of the car is therefore enhanced by Porsche Stability Management (PSM) also fitted as standard on the 911 Turbo. Should the car ever swerve in an extreme situation, specific intervention by the brakes on individual wheels ensures immediate re-stabilisation.

Compared with the 911 Carrera, the new 911 Turbo comes with a significantly higher level of standard equipment. Including, inter alia, metallic paintwork, automatic air conditioning, a cassette radio complete with sound package, a wide range of leather upholstery, electrically adjustable seats with seat memory on the driver's side, and the three-spoke sports steering wheel with Porsche's logo in colour. And last but not least, the 911 Turbo also features an on-board computer and electrically operated locks on the luggage and engine compartments.

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