1996-1998
The above bad boy, the 1996-98 Porsche 911 Turbo, is the ultimate street car to come along since the 959. With its all wheel drive, twin turbochargers, 6-speed transmission, and Porsche engine, it is far and beyond any other competitor's offering in engineering, style, form, performance, comfort, and most importantly, driving PLEASURE! I Cannot think of any other automobile known to man that can even come anywhere close to being in the same category as the Turbo. (Except the 959, of course).
As always, the Nine-Eleven retains the basic qualities shared by its 1963 ancestors as well as spawning some new additions. The Type 993 Turbo body represents the most voluptuous sculpting of metal ever to brandish the Porsche badge. Even the '55 Spyders and 356s envy the smooth curves of this Porsche.
In 1987, when the 959 was finally on the road as a legitimate production model, the world grew silent. Never before had anyone seen such technology and performance in such a beautiful automobile. In the decade since, the 959 has easily put anything to shame that has come along. However, when this 911 Turbo was introduced in 1995, the reigning 959 übercar finally met a formidable competitor.
The 1996 -1998 911 Turbo is somewhat of a standout compared to all the other Turbos in recent history. Never before has a Turbo Porsche sported AWD, or a 6-speed box. Never before has the car had two turbochargers.
Specifications
1996-98
Engine:
Horizontally
opposed 6-cylinder; SOHC, 2 valves per cylinder; lightweight aluminum-alloy
block, heads and pistons
Bore and stroke:
3.94" x 3.01"
Displacement:
3.6L. or 3,600cc
Horsepower:
400@5,750 rpm
Torque: 400
lb-ft @4,500 rpm
Compression
ratio: 8.0:1
Cd: .33
Fuel system:
Motronic electronic fuel injection and single-plug ignition with knock
control
Induction: Twin
intercooled turbochargers
Drivetrain:
Full-time
all-wheel drive, limited-slip differential, ABD (automatic brake differential)
traction system, 6 speed manual
Suspension:
FRONT: MacPherson
struts, aluminum control arms, stabilizer bar
REAR: Independent
multilink LSA axle with toe correcting characteristics, stabilizer bar
Body:
Unit steel
Dimensions:
Curb weight:
3,307 lbs
Wheelbase: 89.4"
Length: 167.8"
Width: 70.7"
Height: 51.8"
Brakes and Wheels:
Dual-circuit,
vented and cross-drilled discs, 4-piston aluminum-alloy fixed calipers,
ABS-5
Cast alloy,
8Jx18 front, 10Jx18 rear
Fuel Economy:
13/19 mpg
Performance:
0-60mph: 3.7
seconds
0-1/4 mile:
12.1s @ 116 mph
Top Speed: 192
mph
The base price
for it was $99,000, absolutely no markup from the 1994 Turbo 3.6.
You're getting the fastest accelerating and braking production car in the
world, all the leather you can ever need, and an everyday drive to work
car at that. I know that some of you just aren't satisfied with 400
horsepower, and a 911 Turbo just isn't enough for you, that's why Porsche
made a 911 Turbo S. You will be satisfied!