Calling the last of the single-turbo 911s a thug might be a trifle harsh, but even the relatively refined 964 was a challenging car to manage for anyone but the less than the truly talented. Its adoption of the Weissach Axle, a device pioneered in the 928, softened its edges somewhat, but it wasn't until the combination of that predictable rear …
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Matching Porsche 911 Turbo S And Embraer Phenom 300E Set Is The Ultimate Christmas Gift
If you're a speed demon with a lot of extra cash and the need for a private jet, this new partnership from Embraer and Porsche Design is hand crafted just for you. What do you get for the Porsche fanatic billionaire in your life who already has everything they need? Obviously a matched set 992 Turbo S and Phenom E300 jet, duh. Ten point nine …
Continue to the full articleAn Even-Handed Review of the 992 Turbo S
https://youtu.be/wFbUCmu73MQ Harry Metcalfe needs little introduction. Successful farmer, founder of Evo, supercar collector, and an example of someone whose joie de vivre I'd like to emulate when I'm at a ripe old age. The latest addition to his stable: a 992 Turbo S, and as we will see, he thrashes this along some scenic English roads, takes …
Continue to the full articleThis 670-HP Porsche 993 Hillclimb Racer is Too Much To Handle
https://youtu.be/cAOacrcR-eY Time hasn't slowed Austrian hillclimbing legend Rupert Schwaiger. After a violent accident which might've given pause to men less aware of their mortality, the seventy-year-old Schwaiger returned to action this year with an even more powerful iteration of his unforgettable Porsche 911. Now producing enough torque to …
Continue to the full articlePorsche Built The Car From The Videogame Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077 is an upcoming videogame, which has been delayed several times, from studio CD Projekt Red that hopes to be an international blockbuster seller. The game features a main character modeled on and voiced by one Keanu Reeves, and the only real car from the actual game is this delightful aircooled Porsche 911 Turbo. In the game, which …
Continue to the full articleDrag Battle: 992 Turbo S Vs. 992 Turbo S Cabriolet Vs. 991.2 GT3
For going quickly with minimal effort, there aren't many vehicles better than the latest 911 Turbo. Its massive torque is made manageable with enviable traction, its slippery shape helps it all the way to 205 miles per hour, its power delivery is predictable, and the gearing—among other things—makes it faster than the Taycan Turbo S. With all …
Continue to the full articleTesting a 580-HP 996 Turbo In The Ideal Situation
His tone and cadence is Jeremy Clarkson, and his fashion sense is James May. JayEmm also has a knack for finding scenic locations and vibrant clothing. Wearing a shirt more colorful than the countryside which surrounds him, he takes this mildly tuned 996 Turbo for a casual tour to extract the pertinent bits of data for a prospective buyer. Whether …
Continue to the full articleThe 572-Horsepower 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Offers Sportier Options
The 911 Turbo has historically occupied a place few other cars have. While there are a few comparable dual-purposers out there, the 911 Turbo has a little more cachet and capability than most sports-tourers do. It must be said, though, that the tendency has been to push the heavy Turbo towards the GT-end of the spectrum—further and further with …
Continue to the full articleUsurping the Throne: 992 Turbo S Drags McLaren 720S
The specs aren't all that alike, the shapes are quite dissimilar, and each car's ethos differs significantly. Perhaps never a better comparison could be made between quick vehicles of a higher caliber. One car epitomizes real-world acceleration, and depending on the company it keeps, it can be seen as an underdog. The other is the undisputed hot …
Continue to the full articleHere’s Why The 996 Turbo Is The Steal Of The Century
While some of us might've missed the best opportunity to grab one when the 996 Turbo was selling for little more than a well-optioned Civic, it remains a bargain. In its day, its top speed was something special; just five miles per hour shy of the coveted 200-mile-per-hour-mark. But beyond the obvious straightline shove, the 996 Turbo offered a …
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