Photoshoot: old Turbo versus new Turbo

Just_me · **Photoshoot: old Turbo versus new Turbo -** 05-04-2006, 01:00 PM

Turbo (1976)
260 hp,, 343 nm 0-100km/h 5.5 sec, weight 1140 kg

Turbo (2006)
480 hp, 620 nm, 0-100km/h 3.7 sec, weight 1620 kg

DocM · **Re: Photoshoot: old Turbo versus new Turbo -** 05-04-2006, 01:20 PM

Great pictures. It's amazing how far porsche have come but at the same time were able to remain true to their original design.

PS: the seats look almost identical

Michael · **Re: Photoshoot: old Turbo versus new Turbo -** 05-04-2006, 01:42 PM

Porsche cars imo are like wine. They get better and better through the years.

The rims on the new turbo are so nice!

I would take either one.

BMW_Dude · **Re: Photoshoot: old Turbo versus new Turbo -** 05-04-2006, 02:26 PM

Great pictures, shows how the 911 has changed over the generations!

If I had to say, my favourite model would be the 993, maybe because that was the model out when I was growing up as a kid!

Just_me · **Re: Photoshoot: old Turbo versus new Turbo -** 05-04-2006, 02:47 PM

the new 997TT weight almost 500 kg more than the old one. Imagine the same weight as the old one and with 480 hp

donau · **Re: Photoshoot: old Turbo versus new Turbo -** 05-04-2006, 09:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Just_me

Turbo (1976)
260 hp,, 343 nm 0-100km/h 5.5 sec, weight 1140 kg

Turbo (2006)
480 hp, 620 nm, 0-100km/h 3.7 sec, weight 1620 kg

Real nice pictures, thanks Just_me!

The thing about these cars is too that people who own them, particularly the 930s, 964s and 993s, are really hardcore enthusiasts who modify their cars to be far more powerful than the latest models coming out of the factory. Although it's going to be tough to beat the new 997 Turbo Tiptronic. That one is simply amazing.
I hope I'm not breaking any laws by copying and pasting a post from the Rennlist 930 forum where someone started discussing his 930's 1/4 mile times:

Quote:

Originally Posted by JBL930 of Rennlist

Christian, why don't you do a video of your 60mph to 130mph time? Far safer than 0 to 60mph or 1/4 mile and just as telling!! Check out the video of Dknebes monster, 5.1 seconds 60 to 130mph!!!!!!! and 6 seconds to 140mph!!!!!!!!

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These are some comparisons

1. 930 (dknebes): 5.2 seconds (requires confirmation that speedo is accurate)
2. Enzo: 7.0 seconds (magazine test)
3. CGT: 7.3 seconds (magazine test)
4. Ruf Turbo R (Bill S): 7.4 seconds (3-4 shift), 8.7 seconds (2-3, 3-4 and 4-5 shift)
5. RS Tuning 993 TT (TB993TT): 7.7 seconds (3-4 and 4-5 shift), 8.6 seconds (2-3, 3-4 and 4-5 shift)
6. F430: 9.5 seconds (magazine test, Euro version)
7. F50: 9.6 seconds (magazine test)
8. Ferrari CS (Bill S): 11 seconds]

donau · **Re: Photoshoot: old Turbo versus new Turbo -** 05-04-2006, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by BMW_Dude

Great pictures, shows how the 911 has changed over the generations!

If I had to say, my favourite model would be the 993, maybe because that was the model out when I was growing up as a kid!

The 993 is really beautiful, especially with the S-model whale tail.

Bozzor · **Re: Photoshoot: old Turbo versus new Turbo -** 05-05-2006, 01:54 AM

As great as the new car is, 1600 kgs really is a lot. I do wish Porsche would start going down the aluminium route and maybe lop off 150 kgs. The dynamic benefits would be awesome on what already is a car without peer.

mc_blue · **Re: Photoshoot: old Turbo versus new Turbo -** 05-05-2006, 10:53 AM

Great thread - the classic model looks the best as well IMO. Just perfect.

Osnabrueck · **Re: Photoshoot: old Turbo versus new Turbo -** 05-06-2006, 06:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Bozzor

As great as the new car is, 1600 kgs really is a lot. I do wish Porsche would start going down the aluminium route and maybe lop off 150 kgs. The dynamic benefits would be awesome on what already is a car without peer.

The new Turbo is so balls-off-the-walls fast it's encouraging to know that there's still room for improvement. Maybe Porsche will go the diet route when the 998 rolls around, but looking at the initial numbers it's really hard to complain!