‘The WidowMaker’ photo I took at work of this GT2RS with Weissach Package. r/Porsche
1. Introduction 2. You're Killing Me Man, Seriously 3. the Turbo Lives On 4. Gallery Over the years, I've found myself lost in numerous rabbit holes when digging through research and feature articles on Porsche 911s - everything ranging from the early prototype 901s, all the way up to the most recent variant of the 991 935.
Porsche 911 Turbo (930) The Widowmaker That Started The Turbocharging Craze
Similar cars before the 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS have earned a slightly different nickname: "Widowmaker.". Porsche is keenly aware of its history building turbocharged 911s so violently fast.
PORSCHE GT2 Three Generations of the Widowmaker YouTube
A quick look at the Porsche people nicknamed The Widowmaker. 462 turbo charged horses, rear engine, 2 wheel drive, no intrusive electronics to get in the way. What could possible go wrong. Show.
1986 Porsche 911 Turbo "Widowmaker" [1280x851] [OC] carporn
Making the the Widowmaker all the more desirable is the fact that it has just 2,500 miles (4,023 km) on the clock. It also sports Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes and 19-inch wheels with 235/35.
Hero or widowmaker? The original Porsche 911 Turbo Autocar
Explore the legendary Porsche 993 GT2, famously known as the 'Widowmaker'. Uncover its racing temperament, unique features, and why it's one of the rarest.
Ignition 15, Episode 194 2018 Porsche 911 GT2 RS Return of the Widowmaker? MotorTrend
Let's be blunt, the name 'Widowmaker' implies you are going to die driving this car, and leave your wife a wealthy widow. Back in the 1970s when this car was conceived, we still had the Grand Prix running the Nürburgring Nordschleife Green Hell, no air bags, no ABS and Porsche engineers were smoking potent Euro cigarettes at their desks.
Here's How The 930 Widowmaker 911 Almost Killed Porsche
Nicknamed "the widowmaker", the US version of the 911 Turbo produced 234 hp in 1975, and in the final year of production (1989) - power was increased to 282 hp, which made the 930 the fastest production car available in Germany.
A Brief History of the Porsche "Widowmaker" alt_driver
Last year was a special one for the world's greatest endurance race as it celebrated its 100th anniversary. But there's plenty to look forward to at the 2024 event too, particularly for Porsche, as the Circuit de la Sarthe welcomes the new GT3 class for the first time. Here, Porsche will be pressing the 911 GT3 R into action.
Pristine 1982 Porsche 930 Is the Widow Maker You Want Feared autoevolution
When increasingly fast versions of the Porsche 911—especially the 930 Turbo —demonstrated a similar knack for killing low-flying test pilots, the term transferred across, and the legend was.
Pristine 1982 Porsche 930 Is the Widow Maker You Want Feared autoevolution
The Porsche 930 Widowmaker: A Hard Car To Tame Via: Stuttcars.com It was 1975, and Porsche had been extremely successful in their motorsport racing ventures. After the end of the Can-am race series, there was a gap left in Porsches' racing heart. And so, they began their journey to enter into group 4 touring car racing.
Why the Porsche 930 Turbo is Called The Widowmaker 911 • STATE OF SPEED
The 930 is a widow maker because… Because of the numerous tragic crashes that the Luftwaffe's F-104G Starfighter pilots experienced during this time, it became known as the Widowmaker. Before the G-Series 911 production was transferred to the 964 model in 1989, a total of over 21,000 911 Turbos were produced at the Zuffenhausen plant.
993 GT2 The ‘Widowmaker’ The Classic Car Trust
The GT2 specifically, throughout all its generations, has been a historically sketchy ride. It all started back in the late '80s with the type 964 911 Turbo S. Though not officially called a GT2,.
So, You Think You Can Handle Porsche's 997 GT2 "Widowmaker"? Carscoops
The Porsche 911 '930' Turbo will always be known as the original 'Widowmaker', but the name was really just tongue-in-cheek. Thanks to a large turbo, the fir.
1987 Porsche 911 "Turbo" 930 Widowmaker Fully rebuilt engine Great condition Classic
The Porsche 930 Turbo, also known as the "Widowmaker" 911, is a legendary car with a reputation for being difficult to handle. It earned its nickname due to its powerful engine, rear-wheel drive, and tendency to oversteer, which could catch inexperienced drivers off guard and result in a dangerous loss of control. Porsche 911 Widowmaker
Porsche 930 Turbo The Widowmaker Porsche 930 turbo, Porsche 930, Porsche
New Turbo is one of the best resolved, and fastest, open-top supersports cars that (a lot of) money can buy. Porsche 911 Turbo cabriolet first drive. Porsche 911 Turbo first drive. It's £22,000.
The Porsche 930 Turbo A Look at the Iconic Sports Car Known as “The Widowmaker” Wheels Move Life
The 2011 Porsche 911 GT2 RS, appropriately nicknamed the "Widowmaker," makes 612 horsepower and 516 lb-ft of torque from its twin-turbo flat-six, and the RS model weighs 154 pounds less than a.