Born during the global oil crisis of the mid-1970s, the 911 Turbo, a range-topping supercar, didn’t make much sense at the time. While most other carmakers were desperately trying to downsize engines and power outputs, Porsche rolled on regardless, first pulling the covers off the 930 Turbo in 1974.
With its wider body and big rear wing, the Turbo gained favour despite the financial context and the fact the first iteration acquired the nickname “the Widowmaker”, after some drivers were caught out by the engine’s sudden boost and the rear-wheel drive car’s tendency to oversteer. But today, it’s “the most complete and versatile” 911, insists Frank Moser, vice president of the 911 and 718 model lines. “Whether for everyday use, on long autobahn journeys or on the racetrack – we have made the new 911 Turbo S more comfortable, more individual and significantly faster than its predecessor.”
The 911 Turbo S Coupé
Its eight-speed automatic transmission takes it from 0-62mph in 2.5 seconds
The leather sports seats are heated
