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2025 Porsche 911 Turbo 50 Years

Half a century has passed since Porsche launched its first Turbo model on the market, and on this occasion the German manufacturer decided to launch a special limited edition, the 911 Turbo 50 Years. Only 1974 cars will be produced, which symbolizes the year when the Turbo model was first introduced to the public.

Its distinctive features, especially with the optional Heritage Design package, make it a highly desirable collector’s car among Porsche enthusiasts. The new Turbonite shade, which is exclusive to Porsche’s Turbo models, makes its debut on the 911 after appearing in palettes for the Taycan, Panamera, Macan and Cayenne models. This color is used on the rims, tailgate, fuel tank cap, Porsche logo and Turbo 50 badges, while the contrast is created by an anthracite gray color on the rear spoiler, mirrors, and intakes on the bumpers.

The profile of the car, with decals, is reminiscent of the livery of the Porsche 911 RSR Turbo concept from 1973, which was the basis for the upcoming 911 Turbo (930). On the engine cover is the marking “1974-2024”, while the turbo inscription appears in the light projection when opening the door. It is equipped with a new sports exhaust system with black tailpipes, PASM sports suspension that lowers the car by 100 mm, making its appearance more aggressive.

The interior is inspired by the Zeitgeist movement of the seventies, with MacKenzie tartan inserts on the seats and door panels, while Turbonite details the seat belts and contrast stitching. Perforated RaceTex material covers the ceiling. Turbo 50 badges adorn the illuminated door sills, headrests and numbered plate.

For those who want to stand out from the crowd, they can choose the “50 Years Turbo” Heritage Design package, which includes Aventurine Green Metallic body paint combined with a brilliant silver hood and optional silk matte decals reminiscent of vintage racing cars. Also, stickers can be partially or completely removed.

The 911 Turbo 50 Years is powered by a 3.7-L boxer twin-turbo engine with 641 hp (478 kW) and 590 lb-ft (800 Nm) of torque, paired with an 8-speed PDK dual-clutch transmission that sends power to all the wheels.

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50 years of the Porsche 911 Turbo

In 1975, Porsche introduced the first production turbocharged 911. Half a century later, the American company Singer Vehicle Design decided to pay tribute to this legendary model with four versions (Cabriolet, Targa, Coupe and “flachbau”). Only 25 cars will be produced and all are already sold out.

Like all other Singer cars, these also stay true to the originals when it comes to design, with the exception of minor changes. The wheel arches are wider, while the darkened details of the exterior have been given more contours, and the position of the exhaust pipes has also been changed. All cars will be equipped with the Bosch traction control and electronic stability control system.

The cars will still use an improved version of the original Mezger 6-cylinder engines, but thanks to a new twin-turbo system and an intercooler, power has been increased to 524 hp (391 kW). The engines are mated to vintage 6-speed manual transmissions, sending power to the rear wheels wrapped in Michelin Pilot Sport 4S tires.

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Porsche Taycan set the fastest wireless charging time

The charging speed of car batteries is very important in encouraging customers to buy EVs, and the number of charging stations around the world is not enough for the current number of electric cars. This is why more effort is being put into the development of wireless charging. Currently, commercial wireless solutions offer charging speeds of up to 11 kW, but the US Department of Energy’s Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in collaboration with Volkswagen has made progress in the development of wireless charging, proving that in the future it could be as easy as parking.

To demonstrate the achievement, ORNL used a modified Porsche Taycan prototype reaching a wireless charging speed of 270 kW, which is equal to the DC charging speed of earlier models. This is achieved thanks to a polyphase wireless charging design integrated into the car’s chassis and light electromagnetic coils with a diameter of about 48 centimeters, which create a high power density.

The people who worked on the project claim that the used receiving coil can achieve eight to ten times higher power density compared to existing systems, making it the easiest charging system in the world.

The project is far from over. It still requires development to be ready for production. This could definitely revolutionize electric vehicle charging by making it more convenient and accessible. ORNL’s wireless charger can add 50 percent charge to the Taycan’s current battery capacity in just 10 minutes, which is comparable to a DC fast charger.

Source: Reuters