The final issue of Total 911 goes out with a bang, as we bring you the best air- and water-cooled 911s of all time, based on our time spent in them. And where to drive them? Only on the most enjoyable roads on the planet – we tell you where to find them and why they complement the world's finest sports car. Once you're back on home soil, you can keep your 911 looking its best with the help of expert tips from leading detailing brand Autoglym.
WELCOME TO… 50 YEARS OF TURBO
50 years of Turbo First Edition
turbo EVOLUTION • Celebrating its half-century milestone, Total 911 samples four generations of Porsche’s flagship model to see how the mighty Turbo has matured over the years
THE PORSCHE FAMILY 911 TURBOS • Porsche’s 911 Turbo legend started with the 930. We showcase three special examples, two of which belonged to prominent figures in the Porsche and Piëch families
Snails & Whales • From 930 to 993, Total 911 charts the evolution of Porsche’s air-cooled Turbo
TURBO TITANS • Your answer to the perennial debate is here: which is the best blown Mezger for £60,000? Total 911 investigates…
LONDON CALLING • A road trip like no other: two Turbos descend on England’s deserted capital as the iconic 930 shows the new 992 around the streets it’s long called home
OH MAN! • Where do you take a near 200mph Turbo supercar for fun? To the Isle of Man’s unrestricted roads, of course. But will they do the 997 Turbo S justice?
TURBO TRIUMPH • Porsche switched things up with its 991 generation, and here the 520hp Turbo thrills in the real world as the most astonishing everyday supercar
964 TURBO • The 964 was the last old-school Turbo, but today it’s much-prized by collectors. Here’s your in-depth look at both the 3.3-and 3.6-litre models
996 TURBO • The original usable supercar and an exceptional GT, the 996 Turbo remains good value today – providing you buy the right example. Total 911 presents all you need to know
991.1 TURBO S • The Turbo S is an immensely capable allrounder, and the first-gen 991 represents outrageous performance for the money right now. Here’s everything you need to know before buying one…
THE GREATEST • RUF’s CTR Anniversary might be a nod to the past but it also offers a glimpse into the future of engineering at Pfaffenhausen. Total 911 road tests the 21st-century Yellowbird
DLS Turbo Unleashed • Total 911 presents Singer’s craziest Porsche 911 restoration yet – the 935-inspired DLS Turbo. Here’s everything you need to know
The TAG Turbo 930 BY LANZANTE • In the 1980s, Porsche used a 930 Turbo body as a running prototype for its Formula 1 engine. A mule was built, but never developed and, because strictly speaking it was McLaren’s property, it was duly returned to McLaren’s Woking base at the end of the contract. To use up the remaining stock of TAG Formula 1 engines, Porsche had contemplated installing them in the then current 911 Turbo, the 930, but development complications and the company’s growing preoccupation with its financial position meant the idea was abandoned. Now, 40 years later, the British racing team Lanzante has completed the project…
