Frankfurt 2009: Porsche Turbo Coupe and Cab take all the cake
by Jonathon Ramsey on Sep 16th 2009 at 3:58AM 
2010 Porsche 911 Turbo - Click above for a high-res image gallery
The 2010 Porsche 911 Turbo differs from the Six Million Dollar Man in one crucial way; while it's better, faster, stronger, it can also be much, much yellower if you prefer. However, the last thing you want to be is yellow if you plan to explore the Turbo's capabilities. These 500 hp respond best to firm commands, the new Porsche Torque Vectoring responds to firm inputs, and the Coupe's $132,800 price tag ($143,800 for the Cab) respond to a bank account with the firmest of foundations. Perhaps our favorite thing about the car: no gas guzzler tax. That's hot for so many reasons. Not to diss yellow, but we'll stick with a manual black-on-black Coupe with the center-lugged wheels. The one on the Frankfurt show floor wouldn't be a problem, either.
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naddapunk85 4:17AM (9/16/2009)
More of the same. Sharp nonetheless.
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arturo 4:38AM (9/16/2009)
If I had 150 k to spend in a car what would I buy? a fast car of course but which one. I would definetly buy a porsche 911 turbo, or a v10 R8, and the V8 vantage. I would not mine owning either one.
For now I happy if I am able to buy my beloved 04 cobra which here in Fresno is just as rare as seen a Lamborghini, that is if u know the difference between a v6 tang and a cobra.
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Jeff Johnson 4:51AM (9/16/2009)
yup -- if i had the money I'd love one of these. Like you I'm happy with what I have, an 08 Z06. Not as refined that's for sure, but raw as hell and that's what I currently am "into".
Sharp car indeed
click_playaz 5:07AM (9/16/2009)
oh That's a nice car. Did it get comparison with the GT-R? lolz... Which one is going to win in the ring?
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sparrk 1:58PM (9/16/2009)
this one will win , it's faster in every aspect, it has a sportier setup with more power going to the back wheels and it comes with torque vectoring as an option , that was the gizmo that allowed the GTR to be that fast.
RED_ 8:24AM (9/16/2009)
damn thats a good car.
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Bobmarley 8:45AM (9/16/2009)
autolust
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FamilyGuy 8:53AM (9/16/2009)
Loving the wheels on the Cabriolet.
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Imag 9:30AM (9/16/2009)
It borders on irresponsible journalism to say this car has a $132K price tag. It does not. It has a $132K *starting* price. It's a Porsche - and no other company is so adept at layering on things that should have come with the car in the first place at prices that are three times what they would even cost on the aftermarket, let alone from an OEM. I'm sorry, but you guys are just suckers for their numbers. Maybe that car on the floor would cost $132K configured, but I doubt it.
I will give the GT3RS credit; it basically is what it is, costs what it costs, and is much cooler than the Turbo.
/grumbling rant
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Vision7 9:44AM (9/16/2009)
I don't think Porsche is nearly as bad as BMW when it comes to layering non-standard options. That ridiculous optioning strategy caused me to walk away from a "deal" on a 335i Coupe.
What I appreciate about Porsche's optioning strategy is not only the wide range of options to choose from but, also, the ability to tailor the model of choice to make it your own. It was for this reason I thoroughly enjoyed putting together my Cayenne GTS in a manner that I says it's mine. Now, all I have to do is wait patiently enough for the three month delivery time...
Gandhi 10:00AM (9/16/2009)
Options are options. Every automaker is guilty of layering them on. If you want one without any options, order one like that and wait for it to be delivered.
Venom 11:18AM (9/16/2009)
Porsche is the king of ripping you off with options.
BMW and Ferrari have nothing on them.
As I have said before, I am amazed they don't charge you for breathing air when you walk in the showroom.
Mike 1:56PM (9/16/2009)
I remember back in 02 when my dad was ordering his Carrera cab. He never really looked at Porsches before so he didn't know what to expect in terms of options. The dealer (literally) handed him a book of options, told him to study it and come back on monday to spec the car. Power seats, stitching, sound system, leather colours, seatbelt colours, crest in headrest, seat options, cf trim, aluminum, foot well lighting (that's a good one), FLOOR MATS!
Mind boggling.
RACEY 10:44AM (9/16/2009)
Why does the cab have a center bolted wheel, where the coupe has a traditional 5-lug wheel?
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JDM Life 10:44AM (9/16/2009)
Hot. 911 Turbo is one of my favorite cars ever.
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audi_arena 10:46AM (9/16/2009)
Porsche Torque Vectoring Rear Diff...
..mmmmmmmmmmmm
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kbm123 11:16AM (9/16/2009)
Or, you can get a VW Phaeton Exclusive and have $10-$15K left over for bratwurst und bier!
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humppa4ever 12:16PM (9/16/2009)
i see racists remarks on that... maybe autoblog should edit that post.
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Mike 1:51PM (9/16/2009)
I agree with autoblog on the black coupe with the single bolt wheels. However, I think I would opt for red or natural brown interior. 6 Spd of course, although I imagine the PDK with these proper paddles would really be amazing.
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RLQ 7:16PM (9/16/2009)
I like the older wheels more.
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