To understand the evolution of
the 911 Turbo, you have to go
back to 1974. To France, and the
Paris Motor Show. To the first
turbocharged 911. The wrong car
at the wrong time. At least that ’s
what some journalists, doubters
and waverers thought.
Were those moments when you exercised moderation
always the crucial ones?
The efficiency of the 911 Turbo model concept.
Their reservations were entirely
understandable. Af ter all, times
were hard and oil was in short
supply. Then Porsche launched
a car that anticipated the concept
of the super sportscar, with its
power output of 260 hp, maximum
torque of 343 Nm and 5.5-second
sprint from 0 to 100 km/ h
(62 mph).
What on earth was going on
at
Zuf fenhausen? Was it a lack
of understanding of the needs
of the market? A blinkered
desire for power? Perhaps even
over- confidence and a lack of
awareness?
Certainly the desire for power
could not be denied. But it had a
goal. And the way to that goal
followed a unique path. A glance
at the data sheet was enough.
Alongside the fabled engine out -
put, torque, acceleration and top speed figures were other, no less
impressive figures.
A 3-litre displacement and six
cylinders in a boxer configuration
were all that the first 911 Turbo
needed to turn the sportscar
world (where the mot to was ‘size
equals power’) upside down.
In other words, the car on show
on the stand in Paris wasn’t just
a car bursting with power. Here
was an idea, an opportunit y. To get more from less. To opti
-
mise the ratio of work input to
work output. In short, efficiency
demands performance. That was
the principle. And it still stands to
this day.
According to the definition,
efficiency is the ratio of work
input to work output. If some -
thing is highly efficient, it
keeps work input low, whilst
maximising work output.
A principle that unreservedly
applies to any 911 Turbo. But
not necessarily to the work
that went into developing it.
The 911 Turbo concept | Ef ficiency
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HomeLink®.
The optional freely programmable
garage door opener is incorpo-
rated into the roof console and
of fers remote control of up to
three garage door, gate, home
lighting and/or alarm systems.
Luggage compartment.
In addition to the rear luggage
area, the luggage compartment
at the front has a capacit y of
105 litres. The entire luggage compartment is lined with high-
qualit y scratch - resistant materials.
Roof transport system.
The optional roof carrier system
for the 911 Turbo (Coupé versions
only) is aerodynamically efficient,
extremely light weight and easy
to fit. The system can be com -
bined with a range of at tachments,
such as a roof box and carriers
for bikes, skis and snowboards.
Maximum roof load is 75 kg.
Anti-theft protection.
An engine immobiliser with in -key
transponder as well as a powerful
alarm system featuring contact-
sensitive exterior protection and
radar-based interior surveillance
are standard on all models.
Vehicle Tracking System.
An optional factory-fit ted prepa -
ration enabling future installation
of a vehicle tracking system is ob -
tainable from Porsche Tequipment.
This system allows a stolen
vehicle
to be traced throughout most of
Europe. The package includes
a special wiring loom and a high
capacit y bat tery. A tilt sensor
for the alarm system is
also part
of the preliminary fit tings.
Automatically dimming mirrors.
An auto -dimming function is
included as standard for the
interior and exterior mirrors. Also
included is an integrated rain
sensor for the front wiper system.
ParkAssist.
This standard feature is
automatically enabled whenever
you select reverse gear. Move
too close to a stationary object
and a warning signal is emit ted.
Continue to reverse and the
tone increases in frequency. The ultrasonic sensors are neatly
concealed in the rear bumper.
Cruise control.
Standard on 911 Turbo S models
(optional for 911 Turbo models),
cruise control has an ef fective
speed range of 30 –240 km/ h
(19–149 mph). The system is
operated using a separate control
stalk on the steering column and
can even be used in first gear.
Luggage compartment with t wo PTS ‘Ultralight edition’ trolley cases, size M
Roof transport system
Personality | Comfort
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