2007 Porsche 911 Turbo

Diligence as its Own Reward

Systematic improvements over decades have produced a perfectly stable rear-engine supercar with more power than its wild forbear could ever have dreamed of.

The original 911 Turbo was not just the fastest sports car money could buy in the mid-1970s, an evil streak made it every bad boy’s ride of choice: The combination of a dopamine-like power surge and wobbly suspension demanded skilled hands and quick feet to keep the tail-heavy Turbo Carrera pointed in the desired direction.

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Power in the 2007 911 Turbo increased by 60 hp compared to the outgoing model for a total of 480 hp. Weight is down by 11 pounds, thanks to more aluminum, composite plastic and high-strength steel used in the car’s construction.

Armed with two quick-acting, variable-geometry turbochargers, electronically controlled all-wheel drive and massive brake rotors with powerful calipers, the 911 Turbo is the passion-filled marriage of raw speed and charming deportment. It's ready to impress the most jaded performance addicts.

Porsche didn't offer a 911 Turbo for the 2006 model year. The last 911 Turbo was a 2004 model which, when new, cost $4,500 less than the current version. The 911 Turbo S of 2005 was pricier (starting MSRP of $131,400) than the new 2007 911 Turbo because it included special options like expensive ceramic brake discs as standard equipment.