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In this, the 50th anniversary year for the venerable Porsche 911, the German automaker has just unveiled the newest version of its Ÿber high-performance sports car, the 911 Turbo.

When first introduced in the mid-1970s, the 911 Turbo was known for its thundering acceleration, jolting turbo lag and intimidating handling, which was the result of a combination of the horsepower, the turbo…