New Porsche 911 Turbo S is most powerful version - with 701bhp
The new Porsche 911 Turbo S is punchier than ever, but you’ll need deep pockets to buy one...
For us, the Porsche 911 is one of the best sports cars on sale. While we think it’s pretty good as it is, it’s always nice to receive a new one. And this latest iteration – the updated Porsche 911 Turbo S – is set to be the most potent version on the market, with a huge output of more than 700bhp.
Available in both coupé and cabriolet form, the new 911 Turbo S receives a mild hybrid ‘T-Hybrid’ system, similar to the one in the 911 Carrera GTS. In the Turbo S, it combines a 3.6-litre four cylinder petrol engine with a small 1.9kWh battery, the latter powering an all-wheel-drive system with a total output of 701bhp.
With that juice, the 911 Turbo S can shoot from 0-62mph in just 2.5sec – nearly a whole second quicker than the Aston Martin Vantage, and 0.3sec faster than a McLaren 720S. Indeed, it’s a 0.2sec improvement on the outgoing model, and it can reach a top speed of 200mph.
Due to its new hybrid system, the 911 Turbo S weighs 85kg more than its predecessor. New tyres mean that the car should handle better in dry weather, and new brake pads should improve brake performance.
A brand new aerodynamic system is designed to optimise the cooling of the engine, which should allow for greater efficiency, and there’s a new system designed for better body control, so the 911 Turbo S should be able to handle with more agility, too.
Outside, the 911 Turbo S has a wider stance to differentiate it from 911 Carrera models, with large air vents and a protruding rear spoiler. LED Matrix headlights come as standard.
Inside, there’s room for two people in the coupé, while the cabriolet can seat up to four people in a 2+2 configuration. Sports Seats Plus with 18-way adjustable lumbar support come as standard, and are decorated with Turbo S lettering.
The infotainment system is in keeping with other 911 models, with a 12.7in digital display behind the steering wheel and a 10.9in infotainment screen integrated into the dashboard, with Android Auto and Apple CarPlay.
The new Porsche 911 Turbo S will arrive later this year. The coupé will be priced from £199,100, but if you want the cabriolet, you’ll have to fork out an extra £10,000. That entry-level price is more expensive than an Aston Martin Vantage, but less than a McLaren 720S.
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