Porsche 911 Turbo
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The Porsche 911 started life way back in 1963 in the form of the re-named Porsche 901. This first version of the classic design had the rear mounted flat six air cooled engine the mark became famous for, this intial version displaced 2 litres.
The rear positioned engine spun the rear wheels via a 4 speed gearbox and pushed the early 911 to a top speed of around 130mph, not too shabby for the early to mid sixties.
This basic rear drive rear engine layout has remained throughout the 30 plus year history of the car. In the latest versions though the engine is water cooled unlike the classic air cooled units fitted throughout most of the cars history.
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Over the years this car has seen constant development. Engines have become increasing larger and more powerful, while the technology fitted to the Porsche has become increasing sophisticated.
The yuppy wasting Porsche of the 80s has been somewhat tamed by clever technology to keep the rear end behind the front. Quite a feat considering all of that weight hanging off the back of the car.
The car has also been made increasingly a luxury drive instead of the raw stripped down road racer the car started out as.
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Inside the cockpit of the Porsche
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The superb Porsche 911 GT2 sports car.
Outstanding looks and performance to match.
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Current 2004 model line up consists of a dizzying array of models including the Porsche 911 Carrera and Carrera S, Porche 911 Turbo and Turbo S, 4 wheel drive versions, targa versions and convertables, plus most mixes of these. You can also buy a GT2 Porsche producing 483bhp.
Most of these 2004 models have a 3.6 litre flat 6 engine producing varying amounts of power. Top speed varies from very fast to extremely fast (174mph-196mph) depending on the version. Acceleration is massive also, the 320 bhp 4 wheel drive Porsche Carrera 4S gets to sixty in around 5.1 seconds. If thats too slow for you then the GT2 will do 60 in about 4 seconds.
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One of the finest sports cars ever made
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Gearboxes on the 2004 Porsches are six speed manual units. You can also buy your Porsche with the Tiptronic gear change system which combines automatic transmission with manual wheel mounted shifters.
Modern Porsche 911s have water cooled engines.
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