Until the mid-90's or so they weren't putting out much hp. I guess 189 hp was good for it's day. As I remember one year the turbos were only like 300hp - but that was long ago. Most Porsche drivers relax on the cars reputation. I mean, in 77 200hp was kickin A. As for now, most kids want Porsches because it's what's hot on "Yo MTV!".