To understand the evolution of the 911 Turbo, you have to go
back to 1974. To France, and the Paris Motor Show. To the first
turbocharged 911. The wrong car at the wrong time. At least
that’s what some journalists, doubters and waverers thought.
Their reservations were entirely understandable. After all,
times were hard and oil was in short supply. Then Porsche
launched a car that anticipated the concept of the super
sportscar, with its power output of 260 hp, maximum torque of
343 Nm and 5.5-second sprint from 0 to 100 km/h (62 mph).  What
on earth was going on at Zuffenhausen? Was it a lack of
understanding of the needs of the market? A blinkered desire for
power? Perhaps even over-confidence and a lack of awareness?
Certainly the desire for power could not be denied. But it had a
goal. And the way to that goal followed a unique path. A glance
at the data sheet was enough. Alongside the fabled engine
output, torque, acceleration and top speed figures were other,
no less impressive figures.  A 3-litre disp