The Secret Porsche Turbo No One Knows About

The 2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S is one of the most slept-on, rare, and special Porsches of the modern era — and I’m here to remind you why.

This was the swan song of the 996 generation: one year only, fully loaded, with the legendary Mezger twin-turbo flat-six from Porsche’s GT1 race car. With 450 horsepower (505 hp in this tuned example), carbon ceramic brakes, and every luxury option imaginable, the Turbo S blends old-school Porsche analog feel with modern Autobahn speed.

What makes it truly special is the rarity: just over 500 coupes worldwide — and even fewer with a manual. That makes this one of the lowest-production, water-cooled, Mezger-powered 911s ever built.

In this review, I’ll show you why the 996 Turbo S is not only devastatingly quick but also one of the most usable and underrated 911s you can buy. From its analog steering feel and mechanical gearbox to its linear turbocharged power delivery, this car bridges the air-cooled era and the modern age in a way few Porsches can.

And yes… this very car is for sale.

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Chapters

0:00 – Intro: The 2005 Porsche Turbo S
1:25 – What Makes the Turbo S Special
3:10 – Specs & Mezger Engine
5:15 – Driving Impressions
8:45 – Power Delivery (Elastic Band Turbo)
12:20 – Handling & Steering Feel
15:00 – Brakes & Transmission
17:45 – Interior & Porsche Luxury Details
20:30 – Rarity & Production Numbers
23:15 – Market Values & Buying Advice
26:40 – Final Thoughts: Best 911 Turbo for Under $100K?

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