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Porsche 911 Turbo: Porsche's flagship turbocharged 911. Twin-turbo flat-six, AWD, Turbo S making 640 horsepower in current 992 ge
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Porsche's flagship turbocharged 911. Twin-turbo flat-six, AWD, Turbo S making 640 horsepower in current 992 generation.

The Porsche 911 Turbo is the high-performance turbocharged variant of the 911, in continuous production since 1975. Multiple generations of 911 Turbo have refined the formula: AWD, twin-turbo flat-six engine, and serious performance in the 911 chassis. The current 992 Turbo S makes 640 horsepower and runs 0-60 in around 2.6 seconds. The 911 Turbo provides serious performance with daily refinement. Unlike the GT3 (track-focused), the Turbo is positioned as the daily-livable supercar killer. The combination of AWD launch capability and twin-turbo torque produces extraordinary acceleration that rivals dedicated supercars at often lower pricing. On WhipJury, 911 Turbo submissions are common across multiple generations. 996, 997, 991, and 992 Turbo and Turbo S variants reliably do well. Stock and modified examples appear regularly.

911 Turbo across generations

996 Turbo (2001-2005). Mezger engine, generally reliable Turbo era.

997 Turbo (2007-2012). Mezger engine through 2009, then DFI from 2010.

991 Turbo (2013-2019). 9A1 engine. Aerodynamic active wing.

992 Turbo (2020+). Current. 9A2 Evo engine, 580 horsepower base, 640 horsepower S.

Frequently asked questions about Porsche 911 Turbo

How fast is the 992 Turbo S?
0-60 in around 2.6 seconds (with rollout). Top speed 205 mph. The Turbo S is one of the fastest production cars on 0-60 acceleration despite being more luxury-focused than the GT3.
Is the Turbo better than the GT3?
Different priorities. Turbo is daily-livable supercar killer with AWD and twin-turbo torque. GT3 is track-focused with naturally aspirated engine and manual transmission. For street driving, Turbo is more practical. For track, GT3 is more focused.
How much does a 911 Turbo cost?
Used pricing varies. 996 Turbo $40,000-$70,000+. 997 Turbo $60,000-$120,000+. 991 Turbo $90,000-$160,000+. 992 Turbo $150,000-$230,000+. New 992 Turbo S around $230,000+.
Are 911 Turbos reliable?
Generally yes when maintained. The Mezger engine in 996 and 997 Turbo is durable. Modern 9A1 and 9A2 Evo engines have been generally reliable. Maintenance is expensive due to specialty parts and limited dealer support.
Why does the 911 Turbo have AWD?
The Turbo gets AWD as standard from 1995 onward. The combination of Turbo power (480-640 horsepower) and rear-engine layout would be challenging in pure RWD. AWD provides better launch traction and all-weather usability. The Turbo without AWD would be much harder to launch effectively.

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