Porsche-turbo--now-

Porsche turbo - now

In Porsche introduced the first Turbo. The engineers experienced this new engine and Chairman Ernst Fuhrman decided that they could use a turbo on a production car. The first prototype was displayed at several European shows in . In , Turbo went on sale and at the time it had a . liter bhp engine.

The new Porsche was full of luxury. The standard Turbo had air-conditioning, electric windows, tinted glass, headlamp washers, a leather interior and Bilstein shocks. Originally, it was supposed to be a limited edition, with only models to be sold. However, the demand was so high that more than cars were sold. It was now clear that Turbo would have a secure future.

What attracted so many customers was its huge rear wing, widened wheel and big tires. This great look combined with the powerful engine made the Turbo look faster than any other .

In , the model was improved by the increase of the engine capacity to . liter and some other modifications. Now the engine produced bhp more. The rear wing was also revised: the two separate grilles were replaced by one larger smooth surface, placed a little higher in order to make room for an intercooler.

In though, the Turbo was withdrawn from US and Japan, as a response to the second energy crunch.

In , Turbo became again available in the US. This was the first year Porsche used flares that were created in the stamping process of the fenders. In Porsche showed the Turbo S at Geneva's Motorshow. Its engine delivered bhp. The car weighted kg less then the standard Turbo and this helped making Turbo S really fast. There were built only Turbo S.

In , the engine capacity was increased again, now reaching . liter. It was easily recognized by the Turbo . badge. Also, there was a Turbo . based Turbo S built.

In Porsche launched yet another Turbo, based on the series. Its engine produced bhp, featuring a six-speed gearbox and four-wheel drive. It looked more elegant thanks to the less evocative rear-wing. The wheels are inch in diameter. It saves % of the weight because the five spokes are hollow. The front wing has air-ducts that lead extra cooling air to the brakes, making them more powerful than before. They can stop the Turbo from hm/h in . seconds and from km/h in just seconds, increasing cars safety.

Porsche has recently introduced the Turbo. The styling is different from the previous Turbo models. Its aerodynamics are improved, making it much faster than the Turbo. It gets to km/h in only . seconds and has a top speed of km/h. The new Turbo has a few details that make it easy to recognize: bi-xenon headlights, air intakes behind the doors and a movable rear-spoiler.

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