While most of the Porsche 911 models were redesigned for 2005, with slightly larger bodies and updated interiors, the 2005 Porsche 911 two-door Turbo all-wheel-drive convertible was packaged on the previous year's platform (officially, the 996 body style, as opposed to the new models' 997 designation).
Power was provided by a 3.6-liter six-liter twin-turbocharged engine that produced 444 horsepower. A six-speed manual overdrive transmission was standard, while a five-speed Tiptronic automatic transmission with the manual shift feature was optional.
Standard features for the 911 Porsche Turbo convertible included air conditioning, power windows, power door locks, power-adjustable front seats, leather seats and interior trim, cruise control, a leather-wrapped steering wheel, heated exterior mirrors, bi-xenon headlights with headlight washers, a premium Bose stereo system with a CD player, and dual front, side, and curtain airbags.
Other features included 18-inch wheels, ceramic composite brakes, traction control, and a rear spoiler.
It's probably no surprise that drivers were impressed with the 911 Turbo, noting that it was fast and fun, with superior handling and braking.