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Following its utter domination of the Can-Am racing series, Porsche used its experience with turbocharging technology gained in motor sports for serial sports car production. Launched at the 1975 Frankfurt Motor Show, the Type 930 – also known as simply “Turbo” – was distinguished from the regular 911 by a turbocharged flat-six engine, flared wh..

Built as the culmination of the 996 chassis, the 996 Turbo S featured the best of everything Porsche had to offer and was limited to 1,500 units worldwide. The “S” took an already potent 996 Turbo and added the larger K24 turbochargers, and revised ECU from the coveted X50 power package, giving 444 hp and 457 lbs./ft. of torque from the 3.6-lite..

Officially introduced in 1972, the range-topping S-Class has consistently led the pack when it comes to safety and luxury features. Its second generation, dubbed the W126, was no exception as it introduced state-of-the-art equipment such as driver- and passenger-side air bags, traction control, and anti-lock brakes. One of less than 7,0..

Founded as a general service garage and mechanical repair shop, RUF Automobile GmbH has evolved into an world-class automobile manufacturer of finely engineered supercars based on the Porsche 911. Introduced in 1998, the RUF Turbo R was based on the 993-generation Porsche 911 Turbo. While appearing similar to the standard Porsche model,..

Originally established as a general service garage in Pfaffenhausen, Germany, in 1939, RUF Automobile GmbH later evolved into a Porsche specialist and tuner during the late 1970s. Receiving TÜV certification in 1981 from the German government allowing it to manufacture cars under its name, RUF began to launch its own stylized and elevated Porsch..

Located three hours east of Stuttgart, RUF Automobile GmbH was founded in 1939 by Alois Ruf Sr. as a general service and automotive repair workshop. Following his father’s passing in 1974, Alois Ruf Jr. indulged his passion for the marque and refocused the company on modifying and building Porsche-based automobiles. In 1981, the German TÜV (Tech..

The first RUF model to use the now famous W09 serial number was the 1983 BTR. Standing for Gruppe B Turbo RUF, the G series-based BTR was made available in a variety of body configurations. Appearing similar to the standard Porsche Turbo models with the primary exception of a new front spoiler, RUF honed every area affecting performance. Powered..

The product of an unlikely partnership, the Mercedes-Benz 500E was first unveiled in 1990 at the Paris Motor Show. As Mercedes-Benz was preoccupied with the engineering of the next-generation S-Class, they partnered with Porsche to develop a performance-oriented version of their popular E-Class. Tasked with fitting the 5.0-liter V-8 used in the ..

Unveiled in 1984, the Testarossa was Ferrari’s flagship offering, which replaced the outgoing 512 BBi and introduced their iconic flat-12 to new markets. The famous wedge shape, coupled with its unique side strakes made its styling synonymous with the 1980s, popularized by the likes of Miami Vice and Out Run. The drivetrain was considerably impr..

For the 2016 model year, the 991 GT3 became the latest car from Stuttgart to wear the hallowed RS moniker. As per previous generations, the RS was made more hardcore – lighter, faster, and sharper – than the standard model. With increased displacement over the standard GT3, the RS’ 4.0-liter flat-six engine developed 500 hp and 338 lbs./ft. of t..