While the Porsche 911 Carrera models were redesigned for 2005, with slightly larger body styles and updated interiors, the 2005 Porsche 911 two-door Turbo S 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 S 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, a navigation system, 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.
Naturally, drivers called the Porsche Turbo S fast and fun, with superior handling and braking.