2005 Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe and Cabriolet Preview

The Turbo S also features cruise control and a 6CD changer as standard equipment, plus a special green-tinted band at

The interior will not get spiced up like the regular 2005 911 coupe (shown), but will at least feature an increase in standard features, aluminum trim and special Turbo S badging. (Photo: Porsche Cars North America)

the top of the windscreen. What's more, dark olive metallic paint will be a no-cost option on this model only.

Aluminum gauge faces and a Turbo S logo on the tachometer spice up the Turbo S interior, while a specially designed leather interior option sets the Turbo S seats, steering wheel, shift lever and hand brake lever apart from other 911s.

Unfortunately the Turbo S interior will not be updated like the regular 911 for 2005, the latter that features plastics quality and fit and finish approaching the levels set by the nicely appointed Cayenne SUV. The Turbo will continue for the time being with

The new Turbo S Coupe and Convertible will go on sale later this year with sticker prices of $192,400 and $206,800 respectively. (Photo: Porsche Cars North America)

the current 911 interior, which just doesn't come across anywhere near as well made as the Cayenne, due to second rate interior plastics. The full leather package makes a big difference, but it's a seriously expensive upgrade that buyers paying $173,400 for the base 2004 Turbo shouldn't have to put out for.

With the outgoing model's base price in mind, how much will the 2005 Turbo S cost? Options aside, the 911 Turbo S Coupe will sell for a Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price (MSRP) of $192,400 (USD$131,400) and $206,800 (USD$141,200) for the Cabriolet. Both models will go on sale later in the year.