2009 PORSCHE 911 Turbo (997) 3.8L Turbo 6MT AWD (500 HP)

Vehicle Overview

The 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo was launched at the same time with the Cabriolet version at the 2009 Frankfurt Motor Show. Due to its 500 hp and the all-wheel-drive system, it was a four-seasons supercar.

Since the introduction of the Porsche Turbo in the 911 line-up, it was considered the flagship of the 911 armada. It was the best balance between performance, comfort, and luxury for a supercar. And, with the all-wheel-drive system, it was a true, four-seasons, supercar.

For the 2010 model, the car featured large air intakes and bar-shaped LED turn-signals. In the side-scoops air intakes needed to cool the front brakes, the designer incorporated the daytime running lights with LED, instead of the usual foglights. The headlights featured optional dynamic lights that improved illumination on the bends due to a swiveling mechanism. On the upper side of the rear fenders, a twin air-intake was placed to help to cool and feed the engine with fresh air. The wing on the engine hood made an important aesthetic difference between the Turbo and the rest of the 911 models.

The first Porsche 911 Turbo appeared in 1974 and offered a 260 hp from a flat-six 3.0-liter engine. Fast forward to 2009 and there are still 6-cylinders flat under the rear hood and the engine grew to 3.8-liter displacement. Instead of one turbo, there are two turbochargers with Variable Turbine Geometry, a feature exclusive to Porsche. It was mated to either a six-speed manual or a 7-speed PDK (Dual-clutch automatic gearbox).