The original Porsche Turbo Carrera stunned the automotive world in 1974, establishing Porsche as a true supercar contender. In 1991, the second-generation Turbo arrived in the sleek Type 964 body, once again redefining performance. Unlike many exotics, the Turbo 3.3 was civil enough for city driving yet capable of nearly...
The new Porsche 911 Turbo S (992.2) has officially arrived, and as expected, it’s blisteringly quick. Porsche has turned the dial far past eleven: 701 horsepower, 590 lb-ft of torque, and a 0–60 time of just 2.4 seconds. That’s two-tenths quicker than its predecessor, and Porsche even claims the run...
The Porsche 996 Turbo is already a remarkable machine, but RUF’s tuned version elevates performance to an even higher level. With the RUF upgrade, the 3.6-liter flat-six engine delivers 550 horsepower—an increase of 130 hp over the stock car. Torque also jumps from 560 Nm to an impressive 780 Nm....
Makellos Classics, a California-based Porsche specialist, has reimagined the 1979 Porsche 930 Turbo, featured in a video from Autotopia LA on YouTube. This pro-touring Resto-Mod refines the original’s performance and usability while staying true to its heritage. The 930’s turbocharged flat-six engine now features a 3.5L setup with a 964...
In this video, gearhead icon Magnus Walker takes us on a journey to explore a rare beast: an Andial-modified 993 Turbo. Andial, a legendary Porsche performance shop with roots in 1960s California, made its mark building race cars and tuning street Porsches. This particular 993 Turbo is one of only...
Originally built by German tuner Gemballa, the Avalanche was more than just a cosmetic upgrade. Boasting a powerful single-turbo engine and a host of performance modifications, it was a force to be reckoned with on the road. With only around 14 Avalanches ever produced, these cars are prized possessions for...
In the world of automotive enthusiasts, the fusion of history, engineering, and art often leads to extraordinary creations. One such remarkable project unfolded when Lanzante, a British motorsports and engineering company, persuaded Porsche to release 14 1.5 L V6 F1 turbo engines developed by Hans Mezger and previously used by...
In a head-to-head competition presented by carwow, two classic cars, the 1986 Porsche 930 Turbo and the 1992 Dodge Viper, engage in a series of drag races to determine which iconic vehicle is faster, showcasing German engineering and American power at the same time. The Porsche is equipped with a...
Introduced in 1963, the Porsche 911 was initially designed as a lightweight, low-power finesse car. However, in 1975, Porsche launched the high-performance 911 Turbo, known as the 930. Over the years, the Turbo evolved, gaining power and acceleration. This 1989 model, the final year of the original 911 Turbo, boasts...
Lanzante, renowned for their conversion of McLaren F1 and P1 GTRs into road-legal vehicles, is currently in the process of creating 11 models of F1-Powered Porsche 911s. Each of these 930 TAG Turbo models brought to life by Lanzante is propelled by a 1.5-liter V6 TAG Turbo engine that Porsche...
When Magnus Walker was invited to Fjord Lift event in Norway he quickly took the chance to drive a remarkable 930 Turbo through the beautiful roads of Norwegian fjords. In the video, Walker interviews the owner of the Porsche 930 Turbo, known as Johannes. Johannes shares that the car was...
In the mid-1980s, RUF-manufactured Porsches stood out as some of the swiftest cars globally. In top-speed assessments by “Road & Track,” RUF Porsches not only reached the highest top speeds but also showcased superior reliability records. This 1984 Porsche 930, modified by the German car manufacturer RUF Automobile, is equipped...
This is the seventh RWB creation, known as “Jezebel.” This remarkable 1989 Porsche 911 Turbo has undergone a remarkable transformation, courtesy of the skilled hands of master builder and Porsche icon Akira Nakai. Reportedly crafted for Nakai’s personal use, this particular example showcases a unique “Smooth” fender design, extensive enhancements,...
In Magnus Walker’s newest video, he gets to drive a 1982 930 Slantnose Turbo by DP Motorsport formerly owned infamous baseball player Pete Rose and is now under the ownership of Miami-based JC. Behind the wheel, Magnus Walker was very amazed with how amazing this Porsche drives even on the...
The Rinspeed Porsche R69 Turbo, aka Porsche Testarossa, was a limited production car from Switzerland. It is believed that around 12 were built for clients in Europe and beyond. Although unofficial, the Testarossa nickname was popularly used for this car, which was likely not appreciated by Porsche or Ferrari. In...
When you compare it to its rivals, the Porsche 911 Turbo might look tame. However, the 911 Turbo is definitely not a slow car. In fact, our featured 911 from a clip posted by a 1320video shows just how capable these cars are. This 911 Turbo is not stock as...
Enjoy this video of the Porsche 930 TAG Turbo by Lanzante at the Goodwood Festival of Speed....
As part of Fifth Gear’s 20th Anniversary, they pit the 20-year-old Porsche 911 Turbo (996) against the 911 Carrera (992)....
Want to hear the powerful sounds that a Porsche 930 Turbo makes as it runs on the Great St. Bernard Mountain Pass? You’re in luck!...
Morning Run In a 993 Turbo by RUF 6am Air cooled Porsche sunrise drive to buy some coffee. Is there a better way to start the day? I don’t think so....
The Porsche 930 Turbo might not be as valuable or coveted as the early Porsche 911, but recently a special Porsche 930 Turbo Slantnose got some much-needed attention. This rare Slantnose was given a dry ice cleaning to prepare it to be sold again. Although the popularity of the Slantnose...
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Porsche 911 Turbo Prices & Depreciation Porsche 911 turbo values trended up for a long time; but this trend ended. Prices remained flat for most models during the first half of this year. This goes for the 997, 991, and 992. However, prices still increased in the 996.1 and 997.2...
Cracking car and history After the trip to Spain, Harry’s tweaked ‘Sonderwunsch’ Porsche 930 Turbo S was fully run in and once Jaz Porsche had completed its first service, he took it to Lichfield Motors where they put it on the dyno to see how power it really produces. If...
As somebody who owns a black 991.1 911 GTS, I can tell you that cleaning and maintaining black paint so it looks its best is really hard. So this morning when I stumbled on a video Larry from Ammo NYC who is detailing and polishing this rare, black 964...
The Porsche 930 makes for a great GT and Harry took his very own special turbo S version on a road trip to Spain to find some of the best and quietest roads in Europe. His guide to where to find the best roads and where to stay as well...
Epic Drag Race It’s time for an EPIC drag race! We’ve got three tuned cars going head-to-head over the quarter mile – and their stats are absolutely insane! Mat’s in an Audi TT RS, which is packing a 2.5-litre 5 cylinder turbocharged engine which can pump out an absolutely insane 1,100hp...
Porsche 911 996 Turbo Review – Worth The Premium Over A C4S? Today I get to drive a car I’ve long lusted after – a 911 Turbo. My only experience of a Turbo so far was in a very heavily modified 993. The 996 has always been my favourite generation...
Porsche 993 Turbo Gets A 2020 Refresh With HRE Wheels + More Goodies An interesting update to a classic 911. We don’t mind it actually....
DRIVEN: Midnight Blue Porsche 993 911 Turbo In this video, courtesy of the Porsche Club of Great Britain (Region 2) I am driving one of the ultimate 911s – a 993 Turbo. The last of the air cooled cars, the 993 turbo was a bridge between the 993 and 996...
The Porsche 996 Turbo Is An Under-appreciated Sports Car & Shouldn’t Be I haven’t got to spend much time behind Porsche’s on this channel – so I was very excited to get behind the wheel of a 500hp manual Turbo! The 996 for a very long time was neglected as...
M5 vs 911 Turbo Drag Race The 2022 BMW M5 CS ($170,800 CAD as specced, ~$143,000 USD) is an absolute rocket in a straight line. But today it has some serious competition – the current Porsche 911 Turbo ($198,400 CAD, $174,300 USD). We already know that BMW fib about their...
Jenson Button’s Porsche 964 Turbo 3.6 For Sale The Porsche 911 Turbo 3.6 is a rare modern classic supercar, and even more special among those are cars fitted with the hallowed ‘X88’ power package. You can therefore imagine the buzz among our team in bringing to market not only one...
Test Driving a Porsche 996 Turbo with 700 hp The Porsche 996 Turbo is often dismissed by many – with it’s strange headlight styling and underwhelming appearance it’s no suprise. However what if I told you it might be one of the best tuner cars ever? With an extremely overbuilt...
Doug DeMuro Reviews the 996 Turbo The Porsche 911 Turbo (996) is an amazing bargain. Today I’m reviewing the 996 Turbo, and I’m going to show you all the quirks and features of one of the best bargain 911 models. Then I’m going to drive the 996 Turbo and show...
Porsche 911 996 Turbo Values & Market Analysis Buying a Porsche 911 996 turbo? Then this is the video to watch. In this depreciation and buying guide of the Porsche 911 996 Turbo, I will show you how much the values changed in the last year and how much the...
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The 997 Porsche Turbo – What You Need To Know Before Buying One Your ultimate buying guide for the Porsche 997.1 Turbo is here! This video will give you everything you need to know about the 997 Turbo, including a complete rundown of the spec and stats behind this brilliant...
Porsche 911 Turbo 997 POV Drive Naturally Aspirated Heroes is back for series 2! This time, we’re kicking off with one of Porsche’s finest, the 997.1 GT3 RS. Containing the legendary Mezger engine, Matt takes us for a drive in one of his favorite cars....
Retro Review of the 964 Turbo 3.6 Amazing performance numbers even for today. Equally amazing value retention....
Better, Or Worse Than Standard? I love the looks of the 996 generation 911 turbo, but the drive of them always left me a little disappointed. Today I am driving a TechArt modified 911 Turbo to see if this is one car which is improved with mods....
Porsche 911 997 Turbo PDK Review Today I’m driving Scott’s 911 997 Turbo. This car is equipped with the tiptonic gearbox, and Scott thinks it isn’t as bad as everyone makes out. Let’s see....
POV Test Drive of Crazy Tuned 996 Turbo Wear headphones! The audio in this video was recorded with in-ear binaural microphones. With headphones or earbuds on, you’ll feel like you’re actually sitting in the driver’s seat....
Porsche 911 Turbo 996 Review We review the 2002 Porsche 911 Turbo 996 and discuss the good and bad of this controversial generation. Many will complain that sports cars are too complicated and expensive today, and older vehicles make more sense. Are used supercars a good value 20 years later?...
I’m a 911 fan, through and though – but my last experience of a turbo-powered Porsche was very disappointing. I drove the brand new 992, and it left me thoroughly cold. Today I’m driving a decade old 911 “Turbo” – from the first generation of 997. The old 996 turbo...
These Are The Videos you Should Watch to End Your Week We’ve decided to do a video roundup series of the best YouTube videos. We fell off last week but now we’re back on it and ready to pull together the best videos out there. This week we’ve found videos...
Porsche 930 Turbo – One of the Greats Remember that episode where Damian mistakenly bought a broken Porsche 911 from Silverstone Auctions? The 930 Turbo without a turbo? Well it’s finally back, fixed, and glorious, thanks to Emblem Sports Cars. This week, TheCarGuys take the revitalised Turbo out for its first...
Modified Slant Nose Turbo (930) On Road The 930 Turbo being reviewed in the great POV video. Nice footage and a good sense of the fun of driving a car like this....
Chicago Auto Pros Gives This 993 Turbo The Ultimate Detail Treatment We spent 130 man hours with this 993 Porsche 911 Turbo, It was in desperate need for some love and we gave it the royal treatment it deserved....
Porsche 930 Turbo on the Great St. Bernard Mountain Pass The 930 Turbo on the Great St. Bernard Mountain Pass – Nothing but engine sound!...
Porsche 996 Turbo X50 Review 2004 Porsche 911 996 Turbo X50. The X50 package was later replaced by the Turbo S, which added PCCB at the end of the 996 chassis life....
Porsche 911 997 Turbo Video Review I think the “997” Porsche 911 Turbo is an amazing bargain, with some models selling for close to $50,000 — and here’s why. ...
The new 911 991.2 Carrera 4S has pretty much the same spec as the 2003 911 996 Turbo, lets take a look....
This video tells the story of a Porsche 911 Turbo or better known as 930 and how its owner get his hands on a such amazing car. “This car garners attention from everyone,” says Grant Karnes, “and I think it kind of draws everybody in to what Porsche is.” Owned...
With a twin-turbocharged 3.5-liter V6 engine, an all-wheel drive system and three electric motors, the Honda NSX has power that could rival a Porsche 918 Spyder. Equipped with latest technologies, the Honda NSX has the capability to beat out its rivals in a different way. But how does it actually...
“We’ve had Porsches in our family for decades…my father had a billion of them, I think,” says Deryck Shakespeare. “But my very first memory [of this car], and my fondest one, is when I put the keys in the ignition and drove it out of my uncle’s garage.” The story...
MotoManTV Review of the 991.2 Turbo After fitting all base 991s with turbos, Porsche has gone through and updated the ‘real’ Turbo – the 2017 Porsche 991.2 Turbo. While driving this latest Porsche 911 Turbo, MotoMan attempts to delve through some confusion of the differences between this Porsche 991 and...
The 997 Porsche Turbo Is A Used Car Bargain We test the 997 generation Porsche Turbo with an APR tune. Is this the best car under $75,000? It may very well be!...
Head to Head – Doug DeMuro Picks His Favorite Doug DeMuro compares two 1990s icons — the Ferrari 512TR and Porsche 911 Turbo — to see which is better....
Koncept Motorwurks Monster 997 Turbo Goes for a Canyon Run This is a prime example of how easy it is to build a drag monster out of an otherwise unloved Tiptronic Porsche Turbo. With a few key upgrades, this 997TT, which came from the factory with 480 Horsepower, now makes...
Motorweek’s Original Porsche 911 Turbo (993) Review The 993 Turbo is widely referred to as the “True Purist’s Holy Grail.” Hard to argue with a 12.4 quarter…even 21years later....
Porsche 911 Turbo (930) The 930 Turbo on one of the greatest roads in the world. A short video, but boy does it capture the fun and speed of the Widowmaker well. Wonderful video....
Ultra Rare, Ultra Cool Have you ever seen a 911 Flatnose before? Neither had we. Here’s the story of one of the most elusive Porsches ever made....
“My passion has always been cars,” starts Hans-Michael Gerischer, saying, “Cars always influenced me and kept me moving, and it’s really the only passion I could never let go of.” Heavy words, and even moreso when you consider Hans-Michael’s choice of car: a Porsche 911 (964) that he’s grown to...
High Speed Run In a 997.1 Turbo The Porsche 997 Turbo can now be had for just under half it’s original $160,000 MSRP, and at that price, it’s a screaming deal. Much prettier and with a better interior than the “Value Turbo” 996 that came before it, the Mezger-engined GT...
Drag Race: Jaguar F-Type SVR vs Porsche 911 Turbo Which everyday supercar wins Autocar’s drag race? Is it the mighty Jaguar F-Type SVR or the venerable Porsche 911 Turbo? The 911 Turbo is perfect for standing drag races. With turbocharged power and all-wheel-drive honed over generations you would expect the Porsche to walk...
A Legendary Car “We’ve had Porsches in our family for decades…my father’s had a billion of them, I think,” says the owner. “But my very first memory [of this car], and my fondest one, is when I put the keys in the ignition and drove it out of my uncle’s...
One Take in a Tuned Porsche 996 Turbo X50 The Porsche 996 has sustained a long reputation for reliable speed, and with the recent spike in 80’s Porsche Turbo’s, it now has a new reputation: the cheapest Porsche Turbo you can buy. Nyx bought this one in San Diego the...
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Porsche 930 Turbo – One Take Matt tests a modified Porsche 930 Turbo making 150 hp more than stock! The 930 turbo used to be known as “the widowmaker” for its peaky powerband, but with modern tires, it really becomes a joy to drive....
Top Gear’s Original Review of the 911 Porsche 993 Turbo Needell of Top Gear fame road tests the 911 Porsche 993 Turbo at the Millbrook Test Track. He also drives the Porsche 959....
964 911 Turbo Review Tiff is my favorite presenter.. You looks like a silly unassuming British man, then he gets behind the wheel and tears it up!!...
Top Gear Drag Race – Audi R8 vs Porsche 997 Jeremy heads out on to the test track and pits the new Audi R8 V10 Spyder against the latest version of Porsche’s enduring 911 Turbo cabriolet. But what will the Stig make of them?...
Ferrari F355 vs Porsche 911 Turbo (993) Ferrari F355 F1 vs Porsche 911 Turbo (993) with Engine Kit 430 HP...
Jeremy Clarkson – Ferrari F430 vs Porsche 911 Turbo It may be hard to believe, but Jeremy finally changes his opinion about the benefits of the new Porsche 911 over his favourite brand Ferrari....
