Vehicle Description
At release, the new Porsche Turbo was met with a little skepticism.
Now that the Carrera and Carrera S are turbocharged, where would
the new Turbo S fit in to the hierarchy? When the press cars were
handed out, the car firmly asserted its identity. That identity is
laid firmly in the realm of performance. An additional 20hp was
extracted from the 3.8-liter of the previous Turbo S for a total of
572hp in little more than 3,600 pounds. The car will see 60 mph
flash past from a standing start in just 2.9 seconds. Upgrades are
abundant. Just about every part of the car has been revised, from
engine internals to bigger variable geometry turbos, slightly wider
20" center-lock wheels, to a 4-wheel drive system, which gets a
faster-acting electro-hydraulically operated clutch pack to shuffle
the torque more promptly. A Sports Response button on the new
steering wheel-mounted driving mode selector primes the twin-turbo
3.8-liter engine and 7-speed automatic transmission for big
overtakes, ensuring the right gear is engaged for maximum forward
thrust. This brilliantly engaging Turbo S is offered in Rhodium
Silver over a very stylish black and Garnet Red leather interior.
With 1,823 actual miles on the odometer, this formidable and highly
optioned car features a full Aero Kit, carbon-fiber accents and
upgraded audio infotainment system, among the extensive option
list. From the Steve Todhunter Collection.
