In 2000 Porsche launched the Turbo version of the Type Porsche 996. Like the Porsche 996 Turbo GT3, the new Turbo engine derived from the Porsche 911 GT1 engine and, like its predecessor, featured twin-turbos and now developed 420 bhp. Also like its predecessor the new Turbo was only available with 4 wheel drive. A $17,000USD factory option, the X50 package, was available that boosted the engine output to a tidy 444 bhp with 457 ft/lbs of torque across a wide section of the power band. With the X50 package in place the car could make 0-60mph in about 3.6 seconds.
Styling wise, the car was more individual than previous Turbos. Along with the traditional wider rear wings, the Porsche 996 Turbo had different front lights and bumpers when compared to the Carrera/Carrera 4. The rear bumper had air vents that were reminiscent of those on the Porsche 959 and there are large vents on the front bumper, which have been copied in the Carrera 4S and Cayenne Turbo models.
Styling wise, the car was more individual than previous Turbos. Along with the traditional wider rear wings, the Porsche 996 Turbo had different front lights and bumpers when compared to the Carrera/Carrera 4. The rear bumper had air vents that were reminiscent of those on the Porsche 959 and there are large vents on the front bumper, which have been copied in the Carrera 4S and Cayenne Turbo models.
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