Catching a legend: does this last air-cooled 911 Turbo finally match the landmark 959?
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The Porsche 911 Turbo S successfully matches the performance of the 959 concept car introduced by Porsche in 1983 in some areas and exceeds it in cornering and braking. The 911 costs about $150,000 while the 959, which is not legal in the US, sells for $350,000.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1997
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In defense of big Detroit iron
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Full-sized US-made sedans have long been shunned by baby boomers, but that might change as they grow older and start families. The advantages of sedans over the minivans and sport-utility vehicles favored by most baby boomers are discussed.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1995
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Porsche 911 Turbo S2
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The Turbo S2 is the fastest Porsche available, featuring an upgraded flat-6 engine with 322 horsepower and a top speed of 178 miles per hour. Performance is sluggish at lower speeds. Only 20 S2s will be built, and price is about $120,492.
Publication Name: Car and Driver
Subject: Automobiles
ISSN: 0008-6002
Year: 1993
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