5 Most Dangerous Porsches
Porsche has gotten a bad wrap in the past for producing cars that can be dangerous to drive, but that's hardly true anymore. These five cars are the Porsches most likely to be mentioned, when talking about their dangerous past.
1. 2004-2007 Porsche Carrera GT
The Carrera GT is probably the most famous "dangerous" Porsche of recent times after actor Paul Walker met his demise while riding in one. This is most certainly a fast, capable super car with a 604 hp V-10 and 3,050 pound curb weight, it has a 205 mph top speed and mid 3-second 0-60 time. But is it really more dangerous than any other hyper car on the road? The Carrera GT's power and lack of stability control can quickly spell trouble for novice drivers, but this was never a car meant to be driven by novices.
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2. 1964-1973 "Early" Porsche 911
Today, Porsche's iconic 911 is a stable car that is easy to drive at the limit thanks to modern computers and 50 years of development. But early air cooled cars, especially the short wheel base and pre-1974 models, have a reputation for evil, unforgiving, lift throttle oversteer. Placing the engine in the back of the car, way behind the rear axle, isn't exactly how you make a car handle well. That much weight so far back means that excessive oversteer is just one miscalculation away. Porsche began to iron things out in the 70's with better suspension set ups, and new aero bits, and modern traction control systems eventually worked wonders.
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3. 1975-79 Porsche 930 Turbo
Take the already oversteer prone 911 and throw on a turbocharger, and what do you get? The 930 Turbo, a car otherwise known as the "Widowmaker." The biggest problem with this notorious ride was it's turbo lag, which surprised many a driver mid corner when the "on/off" power came on. Once the turbo spooled up and the boost kicked in, the 930 Turbo's prodigious torque created a traction problem for unexperienced drivers. In fact, following a series of wrongful death lawsuits, Porsche actually began to offer a driver training program for anyone who bought one.
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4. 1953-56 Porsche 550 Spyder
When you think of Porsche's 550 Spyder, you can't help but remember it as the car that killed James Dean, but Dean wasn't the only person who met their fate in the 550. Dean had obtained the car for racing after driving a 356, affectionately naming it "Little Bastard", and died while breaking it in on the way to a race. Racing cars built in the 50's weren't too concerned with driver safety, and the little Porsche 550 was no exception, with no roll cage, little driver protection, and actually a minimum of anything that would make it heavier and slow it down.
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5. 1955-59 Porsche 356 Speedster
The 356 wasn't exactly a barn burner, per say, but it was built during a time when safety wasn't a primary concern. Built as a sporty, performance coupe using many similar design features of the already dangerous VW Beetle, the 356 was lightweight and rear engined. The Speedster, for all of it's gorgeous looks, was even more dangerous, with even less in the way of safety or comfort features. Unless you're vertically challenged, your head is sure to stick out above that low cut windshield, and the low slung driving position makes driving one on today's highways is truly a terrifying experience.
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