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The Turbo's aggressive appearance—with wide fenders and a prominent whale-tail spoiler—matched its ferocious performance. Achieving 0-60 mph in just under five seconds and topping 250 km/h, it was a benchmark for speed and driver engagement. However, that power came with adrenaline-pumping downsides; the Turbo lag could throw a driver off balance, demanding respect and skill behind the wheel.
Its success wasn’t just on the streets—it dominated motorsport. The Porsche 935 race car, based heavily on the Turbo, achieved legendary wins at endurance races like Le Mans, Daytona, and Sebring. Notably, in 1979, Porsche's victory at Le Mans marked a historic milestone for a rear-engine car with a turbocharged boxer engine, cementing Porsche's racing DNA into the Turbo's DNA.