The New Porsche 911 Turbo
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The Porsche 911 Turbo is a high-performance sports car that has undergone several generations of upgrades and changes since its introduction in 1974. Some of the notable generations of the Porsche 911 Turbo include:
930 (1974-1989): This was the first generation of the 911 Turbo and was characterized by its distinctive "whale tail" rear spoiler. It was powered by a 3.0-liter flat-six engine and offered impressive performance for its time.
964 (1989-1994): The second generation 911 Turbo was based on the 964 platform and featured a 3.6-liter flat-six engine.
993 (1995-1998): The third generation 911 Turbo was based on the 993 platform and was powered by a 3.6-liter flat-six engine. It was the last of the air-cooled 911 Turbos and was widely regarded as one of the best-handling sports cars of its era. It was the first 911 Turbo to come with all-wheel drive as standard.
996 (2000-2005): The fourth generation 911 Turbo was based on the 996 platform and marked a departure from the traditional air-cooled engine to a water-cooled one. It was powered by a 3.6-liter flat-six engine and offered improved performance and comfort over its predecessors.
997 (2006-2012): The fifth generation 911 Turbo was based on the 997 platform and featured a 3.6-liter or 3.8-liter flat-six engine. It was the first 911 Turbo to feature Porsche's dual-clutch transmission, which offered faster and smoother shifting.
991 (2012-2019): The sixth generation 911 Turbo was based on the 991 platform and featured a 3.8-liter or 3.0-liter turbocharged flat-six engine. It was the first 911 Turbo to feature an active aerodynamics system, which improved its handling and stability at high speeds.
992 (2019-present): The seventh and current generation of the Porsche 911 Turbo is based on the 992 platform and is powered by a 3.7-liter or 3.8-liter turbocharged flat-six engine. It offers improved performance, technology, and comfort compared to its predecessor.