# 2006 Porsche 911 Turbo pictures/speculation **URL:** \ **Category:** NYSpeed Automotive\ **Created:** [December 27, 2005, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140 "2005-12-27T10:58:32Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 10:58am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/1 "2005-12-27T10:58:32Z")
![http://cwimg.us.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Avis=CW&Dato=20051219&Kategori=PHOTOS02&Lopenr=1219008&Ref=PH&Item=1&Maxw=800](http://cwimg.us.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Avis=CW&Dato=20051219&Kategori=PHOTOS02&Lopenr=1219008&Ref=PH&Item=1&Maxw=800) ![http://cwimg.us.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Avis=CW&Dato=20051219&Kategori=PHOTOS02&Lopenr=1219008&Ref=PH&Item=2&Maxw=800](http://cwimg.us.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Avis=CW&Dato=20051219&Kategori=PHOTOS02&Lopenr=1219008&Ref=PH&Item=2&Maxw=800) ![http://cwimg.us.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Avis=CW&Dato=20051219&Kategori=PHOTOS02&Lopenr=1219008&Ref=PH&Item=3&Maxw=800](http://cwimg.us.publicus.com/apps/pbcsi.dll/bilde?NewTbl=1&Avis=CW&Dato=20051219&Kategori=PHOTOS02&Lopenr=1219008&Ref=PH&Item=3&Maxw=800) _Our spies have undermined Porsche’s plan to keep its seventh-generation 911 Turbo secret until its world premiere at the Geneva motor show next February._ Shown here, devoid of bulky camouflage, blackout paint and taped disguise, is the turbocharged version of the new 997 as it will appear on American highways by next June. We caught the production-ready prototype as it ventured out of Porsche’s factory gates for final shakedown tests. The photos reveal a curvaceous appearance and eye-catching details that are bound to set Zuffenhausen’s latest performance leader apart from tamer versions of the 911. Building on the wide-bodied appearance of the recently introduced 4S, the 997-series Turbo declares itself with a unique front bumper carrying high-intensity LED indicators and parking lights integrated into a horizontal bar running across the outer air ducts. The fog lamps are set low on the corners within special housings designed to protect them from stone damage. Along the flanks, sills under the doors are more pronounced and sizeable air ducts ahead of the rear wheel arches provide efficient cooling. Changes to the rear include the adoption of a reshaped biplane wing assembly that Porsche says will provide added levels of downforce, and a bumper with small ducts to pull hot air out of the engine bay. Completing the makeover, lightweight 19-inch alloy wheels wear ultra-low-profile tires, accentuating a significantly lower ride height than standard 911 models. Behind the Turbo’s distinctive look is a more powerful version of Porsche’s twin-turbocharged 3.6-liter six-cylinder engine. High-level Zuffenhausen sources say the powerplant is derived from the outgoing model’s engine, which itself evolved from Porsche’s Le Mans-winning 911 GT1 sports car program. We’ve heard reports of power outputs of up to 500 hp—a massive 80-hp or 19 percent increase above the outgoing model’s 420 hp. The company’s habit of incremental improvement suggests the figure could be significantly lower, though with others advertising 500 hp, Porsche must be tempted to respond. Nothing is official just yet, but we’re told to expect a subtle 30-hp gain, taking the new model up to 450 hp (the same power obtainable by adding a Porsche X50 power kit to today’s 911 Turbo S—perhaps a similar option will be offer\*ed on the new model) The Turbo’s torque figure also rises by about 30 lb-ft to 457 lb-ft. Drive goes to all four wheels via a standard six-speed manual unit or a new double-clutch automatic gearbox, and Porsche’s familiar full-time awd system. Key to the increased output is Variable Turbine Geometry technology for the two turbo\*chargers. Common on high-performance diesel engines, VTG continuously adjusts the angle of the turbocharger’s vanes to provide a more linear delivery of power and wider spread of torque. To make this work on gasoline engines, with much higher exhaust temperatures than diesel units, the BorgWarner-developed turbos employ heat-resistant ceramics. The engine also benefits from improved variable intake and exhaust valve timing. As already reported by AutoWeek (“Porsche Juices the 911,” Nov. 7), the 997 Turbo’s weight is up to about 3520 pounds. Even with the added weight, the 997 Turbo gains in power-to-weight ratio and should be able to hit 60 mph in well under 4.0 seconds with a top speed of 190 mph. [http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051226/FREE/51213002/1024/LATESTNEWS](http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20051226/FREE/51213002/1024/LATESTNEWS) ---
**Author:** ![Joe](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/joe/32/7219_2.png) [@Joe](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Joe)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 11:34am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/2 "2005-12-27T11:34:44Z")
7 generations and they all look the same… ---
**Author:** ![Violator](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/violator/32/7278_2.png) [@Violator](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Violator)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 11:41am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/3 "2005-12-27T11:41:00Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > 7 generations and they all look the same… Bingo… how lame ---
**Author:** ![Zong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zong/32/7580_2.png) [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 11:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/4 "2005-12-27T11:46:41Z")
A rwd version of the new turbo would make it a monster, a few hundred pounds shed from the 3520 lbs and less of a powertrain loss. ---
**Author:** ![boardjnky4](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/96bed5/32.png) [@boardjnky4](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/boardjnky4)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/5 "2005-12-27T12:44:42Z")
ummm they still look sick, i love porsche ---
**Author:** ![Juan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a698b9/32.png) [@Juan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Juan)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 12:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/6 "2005-12-27T12:49:17Z")
> [@Joe](#): > > 7 generations and they all look the same… :word: designers are pussies ---
**Author:** ![skatanic28](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8e7dd6/32.png) [@skatanic28](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/skatanic28)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 1:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/7 "2005-12-27T13:27:24Z")
they all look amazing to me, why change a successful design? 3500 lbs though? new cars piss me off. im sure the r35 will be up there as well. ---
**Author:** ![vq30de](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/9dc877/32.png) [@vq30de](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/vq30de)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 1:45pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/8 "2005-12-27T13:45:22Z")
3yrs till im done with grad school, 4 yrs till i buy my turbo… ---
**Author:** ![98SS10](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/98ss10/32/7288_2.png) [@98SS10](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/98SS10)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 2:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/9 "2005-12-27T14:13:57Z")
pimp turn signals. hot ride, that front end looks so high though. ---
**Author:** ![HotRodKid](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hotrodkid/32/7609_2.png) [@HotRodKid](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/HotRodKid)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 2:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/10 "2005-12-27T14:25:15Z")
> [@skatanic28](#): > > why change a successful design? why buy new when something 20 years old looks almost teh same ? i so want to throw a ruff motor in an old porsche and piss off all the purists … ---
**Author:** ![taurusho](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/taurusho/32/7184_2.png) [@taurusho](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/taurusho)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 2:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/11 "2005-12-27T14:50:06Z")
7 Generations and they all look hot. ---
**Author:** ![redrum](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redrum/32/7398_2.png) [@redrum](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/redrum)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 3:55pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/12 "2005-12-27T15:55:24Z")
> [@taurusho](#): > > 7 Generations and they all look hot. . ---
**Author:** ![RedGoober4Life](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/redgoober4life/32/7610_2.png) [@RedGoober4Life](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RedGoober4Life)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 4:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/13 "2005-12-27T16:07:48Z")
> [@HotRodKid](#): > > why buy new when something 20 years old looks almost teh same ? > > i so want to throw a ruff motor in an old porsche and piss off all the purists … Actually, many Porsche owners do keep their cars. :shrug: And I’d say the Corvette hasn’t changed a ton concerning appearence in 25 years, either. ---
**Author:** ![Juan](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a698b9/32.png) [@Juan](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Juan)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 4:12pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/14 "2005-12-27T16:12:33Z")
definitely looks hot…but 7 generations?? and it still looks the same…c’mon ---
**Author:** ![IwannaZ](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iwannaz/32/7273_2.png) [@IwannaZ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IwannaZ)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 4:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/15 "2005-12-27T16:29:15Z")
Still hot to me. ---
**Author:** ![Zong](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/zong/32/7580_2.png) [@Zong](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Zong)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 5:05pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/16 "2005-12-27T17:05:20Z")
Porsche has always offered the purest driving experience, a true driver’s car. Why change that? If somebody wants something h0ttt, futuristic looking and flashy with lots of sharp angles, they should go hang out with Federline. ---
**Author:** ![bladez](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/bladez/32/7237_2.png) [@bladez](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/bladez)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 5:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/17 "2005-12-27T17:16:52Z")
> [@taurusho](#): > > 7 Generations and they all look hot. :word: ---
**Author:** ![Jeller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/bc8723/32.png) [@Jeller](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Jeller)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 7:30pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/18 "2005-12-27T19:30:28Z")
> [@taurusho](#): > > 7 Generations and they all look hot. I couldnt agree more^ It would be nice is more car companies would come up with a good design and stick with it for a little bit, instead of creating crap every 2-3 years imho. ---
**Author:** ![King](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/king/32/7329_2.png) [@King](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/King)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 8:08pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/19 "2005-12-27T20:08:36Z")
yea it looks like they just try to improve what they have each time around…why change the design completely…wouldnt be a 911 then…its the same progression that all BMWs have…similar head lights…similar grills…etc…but looks newer and sleeker each time i give it two :tup: ---
**Author:** ![Adictd2b00st](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/adictd2b00st/32/7625_2.png) [@Adictd2b00st](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Adictd2b00st)\ **Post date:** [December 27, 2005, 8:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140/20 "2005-12-27T20:37:17Z")
> [@Jeller](#): > > I couldnt agree more^ > > It would be nice is more car companies would come up with a good design and stick with it for a little bit, instead of creating crap every 2-3 years imho. yea porsche is actually more concerned about changing performance instead of giving a car a complete facelift with the same old junk underneath. :tup: looks good as always [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/2006-porsche-911-turbo-pictures-speculation/6140.md?page=2)