Now on our shelves is AUTOart’s 1:18 replica of the legendary Porsche 911 Turbo, one of Porsche’s most significant 911s and one of the greatest supercars of the 1970s. Many of us will have grown up with a poster of the Turbo on our bedroom wall, a poster we put there because for a time this was the supercar king and the fastest accelerating car in the world. Known in America as the 930, when Porsche introduced the 911 Turbo in 1974 it was their first turbocharged production car. And with its wider wheel arches and ‘whale tail’ spoiler it was easy to spot. With 260 hp on tap, the car was as challenging to drive as it was exhilarating, although by today’s standards the turbo lag was woeful. No wonder it caught so many drivers out! On later versions, the engine capacity increased and late in the model’s life the new G50 five speed gearbox was introduced. But for purists, the original is still the best, warts ‘n all! We couldn’t be happier that AUTOart has decided, at last, to recreate the Porsche 911 Turbo.