2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S New Car Buyer's Guide

What's New for the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S?
Porsche's phenomenal 911 Turbo receives an S designation for 2005, as well as a healthy increase in muscle. Its twin-turbo flat-six now boasts 444 horsepower and 457 lb.-ft of torque. The 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S also receives ceramic composite brakes with yellow calipers, 18-inch wheels, a six-disc CD changer, and special trim. Dark Olive Metallic paint and "natural" leather are optionally available this year.

Advantages of the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S:

• Blazing speed
• Stunning brakes
• Needle-sharp steering
• All-wheel-drive
• Stability control

Objections to the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S:

• Cheap interior buttons and switches
• Muddled control layout and operation
• Heavy clutch
• Can be hard to find gears

Editor's Advice:
No matter which body style you choose, the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S provides the same exhilarating rush of acceleration and brilliant performance; it's just that one does it with more wind in your hair and sun on your face. Prepare for speeding tickets if you buy the 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S, because you'll want to run this rocket to redline in every gear, and triple-digit speed arrives rapidly. That is, unless you bought the 911 Turbo S simply because it tells everyone that you could afford one of the most expensive Porsches. In that case, you’'ve got one equipped with the Tiptronic automatic transmission, completely negating the point of Porsche 911 Turbo S ownership.