The new Porsche 911 Turbo S builds on the
awe-inspiring attributes of the 911 Turbo, and takes the driving
experience to a new, higher level. The Turbo S, which is available
both as a Coupe and Convertible, is based on the current 996
generation 911 Turbo and will join the broadest ever range of 911
models when it goes on sale in August.
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Specifications |
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Engine |
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Flat-6, Twin-turbo |
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HP |
444 HP @ 5700 rpm |
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Displacement |
3596cc (219 cu. in.) |
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Torque |
457 lb-ft @ 3500-4400 rpm |
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Weight |
3504 lb(1590kg) |
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Acceleration 0-62 mph |
4.2 Sec. |
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Top speed |
191 mph (307 km/h) |
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Price (approx) |
Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet
-- $142,000 |
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Price (approx) |
Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe
-- $131,400 |
Porsche 911 Turbo
S Coupe
The evocative twin-turbocharged, 3.6-litre flat six engine has been
tuned in the Turbo S model to develop more power and torque for even
greater performance – and Porsche engineers have achieved this
while ensuring fuel consumption and emissions barely differ from the
standard Turbo model.
The vital statistics of the Turbo S are impressive. Power is raised
to 444 bhp, and pulling power leaps to 457 lb-ft. This increase in
engine responsiveness manifests itself particularly during in-gear
acceleration – which is stunning. The engine delivers these
remarkable figures courtesy of larger turbochargers, modified
intercoolers and revised engine management electronics.
Additionally, the six speed manual transmission has been
strengthened to handle the torque increase.
The brakes of the 911 Turbo S have also been uprated similarly.
Fitted as standard are the Porsche Ceramic Composite Brakes (PCCB)
system, offering a 50% weight reduction per wheel over the
conventional steel brake disc equivalent, as well as superior fade
resistance characteristics under heavy braking.
Standard equipment on the Turbo S includes metallic paint (including
a special colour – Dark Olive metallic), Xenon headlights, a BOSE
audio system and the Porsche Communication Management System (PCM)
incorporating audio, telephone and satellite navigation
functionality. Additionally, the Turbo S offers 18" alloy
wheels painted in GT Silver metallic, plus full leather interior
trim, aluminium-coloured instrument dials, cruise control and a CD
autochanger.
The Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe is priced at $131,400.
Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet
Taking the performance potential of the Turbo S Coupe and adding the
versatility of an electric folding roof, the Turbo S Cabriolet is
the ultimate expression of open-top 911 motoring. Roof operation is
electro-hydraulic and allows the driver to open or close the roof
fully automatically in just 20 seconds at the touch of a button. And
to allow even greater flexibility, the driver can choose to lower or
close the roof either at a standstill, or at speeds of up to 31mph
(50km/h). Like all Porsche 911 Cabriolet models, the Turbo S also
comes as standard with a removable aluminium hardtop - weighing only
33kg - for year-round convenience.
The Turbo S Cabriolet shares the same 444 bhp engine as the Coupe,
and has a six-speed manual gearbox. However, both the Coupe and
Convertible Turbo S models can be ordered with the Porsche Tiptronic
S five-speed automatic transmission.
When looking at the
dashboard, the driver’s eye immediately notices not only the
aluminium-coloured dial faces but also the “Turbo S” logo on the
rev counter. If buyers decide in favour of natural leather, this
material is specially embossed on the middle strips of the seats,
the steering wheel rim (where it is handled), the shift lever and
the hand brake lever.
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