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30 Years Later: Porsche 911 Turbo's Thrilling Legacy

9/30/2025

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The Porsche 911 Turbo (993) debuted 30 years ago with all-wheel drive (AWD).
Test driver Walter Rörhl recalls the thrill of earlier Turbo models despite their risks.
The 993 Turbo became sought after, valued near half a million dollars as the last air-cooled model.
It features a 3.6-liter flat-six engine with 408 horsepower and AWD.

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The Porsche 911 Turbo (993) debuted 30 years ago with all-wheel drive (AWD).
Test driver Walter Rörhl recalls the thrill of earlier Turbo models despite their risks.
The 993 Turbo became sought after, valued near half a million dollars as the last air-cooled model.
It features a 3.6-liter flat-six engine with 408 horsepower and AWD.