Porsche has announced the flagship of the latest 991 range, the Porsche 911 Turbo and Turbo S models. Described as the “technological and dynamic performance peak of the 911 series” the Turbo boasts new all-wheel drive, active rear axle steering, adaptive aerodynamics, full-LED headlights and up to 560 hp from a bi-turbo flat-six engine.
Sitting at the fat rear end of the Turbo is a 3.8 litre six-cylinder engine with direct petrol injection and bi-turbo. Porsche says that it is the only carmaker to offer two turbos with variable turbine geometry for a petrol engine. It makes 520 hp in the Turbo and 560 hp in the Turbo S, but torque figures weren’t announced. The previous-gen car had 700 Nm, by the way.
Power is transferred to all wheels via a seven-speed dual clutch PDK transmission, which now enables auto start/stop with earlier engine shutoff during coast-to-stop. Together with a new thermal management system, NEDC fuel consumption improves by up to 16% to 9.7 litres per 100 km.
For even faster and more precise power distribution, Porsche developed a new AWD system (PTM) with electronically controlled and activated multi-plate coupling. Equipped with a new water cooling function, it can direct even more torque to the front wheels if necessary.
The 911 Turbo with the optional Sport Chrono Package accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 3.2 seconds, one-tenth better than the previous 911 Turbo S. The new 911 Turbo S does it in just 3.1 seconds. Top speed is 318 km/h. The new Turbo S shortens the lap time for the North Loop of the Nürburgring to “well under 7:30” with standard production tyres.
Also new is rear axle steering, which consists of two electro-mechanical actuators. The steering angle of the rear wheels can be varied by up to 2.8 degrees, depending on vehicle speed. Up to 50 km/h, when the front wheels are turned the system steers the rear wheels in the opposite direction. This corresponds to a virtual shortening of the wheelbase by 250 mm, which lets the car turn faster into the bend while simplifying parking.
At speeds above 80 km/h, the system steers the rear wheels parallel to the turned front wheels. This is equivalent to a virtual lengthening of the wheelbase by a significant 500 mm and gives the car added high speed stability. At the same time, steering input leads to faster build-up of lateral force at the rear axle, which translates to more spontaneous and harmonious change of direction.
Another new toy is Porsche active aerodynamics (PAA). It consists of a sturdy, retractable three-stage front spoiler and a deployable rear wing with three adjustable positions. In the performance position, all segments of the front spoiler are fully extended, while the rear wing is extended to its maximum height. Nürburgring North Loop lap times are improved by up to two seconds due to this system alone.
Visually, the rear body panels of the new 911 Turbo are 28 mm wider than on the 911 Carrera 4 models – they feature a nearly level surface, about the width of a hand, between the C-pillar and the outer edge of the body. Other differentiating details include two-tone forged 20-inch wheels and new full-LED headlights with camera-based main beam control. The latter is standard on the Turbo S and optional on the Turbo.
Earlier this year, Porsche revealed the new 911 GT3 for the more hardcore driver. By the way, the iconic 911 created by the late Ferdinand Alexander Porsche turns 50 this year – click here to see the past masters.
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Awesome……
Steering the rear wheel, so basically something like the system used in Skyline GT-Rs, Honda prelude and BMW 7er. But if I’am not mistaken, didn’t the previous 911 Turbo S did something like 2.8s sprint to 100kph. Looks good thou.
But weirdly, with all the amazing numbers and spec, I don’t lust after the Turbo like I used to. I find it less of a enthusiast car but more of a toy for millionaire son that Dose’t know how to handle a powerful car and buy it just to show-off. The Nissan GTR seems more of an enthusiast car than this one, but of course, that’s my opinion.
This is my little opinion, IMO, Luxury and Sporty can’t really match. To me, Porsche feels like a leather made Nike shoes, just can’t be together. It’s not I hate Porsche, but when people buy sports car like that, those who actually appreciate the performance are aged between 20-45 years old. Nearly a million is quite impossible to people at this age. If I buy a sports car, I rather trade those leather seat, wooden trim to fabric seat that holds you well, carbon fibre which reduce weight and feels more energetic.
There is the 911 GT3 for that.
make that used to have a GT3 for that. The new GT3, with its PDK i don’t care how fast it is, is just no fun.
Yup the previous 997 Turbo S did make it to century in around 2.8s, but the official claim is just around 3.0-3.2s.
I believe this 991-gen Turbo S could achieve 2.8-2.9s to century.
It may be less enthusiasm compared to previous gen; less feel on new steering, new electronic diff, but IMO (and likely most other reviewer too) find that the 911 Turbo is most an enthusiast car compared to GT-R. The Porsche has more soul and feel, even with driving assist, still a better driver’s car than GT-R. The Nissan is mainly designed to go as quickly as possible on racetracks.
Fifth gear’s Tiff Needell will be disappointed as the new 911 Turbo does not have conventional manual transmission.
I can accept the fact the 911 Turbo has no manual Transmission, it’s made to be all-round sports car, sort of a do-it-all kind of car like the GTR…sort of. It also is the flagship in the 911 range, to demonstrate what the Porsche can really do to a 911 when they turned it up to 11. So you expect Porsche to throw in the best kit to squeeze every bit to make it faster, and that includes a faster, more user-friendly PDK gearbox.
But the 911 GT3? a down right enthusiast mobile design for people that actually like driving? no manual Transmission? sorry that’s not acceptable.
Porsche and Nissan GTR has their own advantages. For me, Porsche is more worth buying, in term of practicality and daily user friendly compared to GTR. The latter is more ‘supercar’ type of usage. Undeniable that GTR is more faster than the porsche, but if u consider many factors namely fuel consumption, tyre’s half life and many other thing,porsche is still a better choice.
Agree with you. Each car has their pros and cons. The Nissan may be a better bargain, better performance-to-price factor, more of techy but for vehicle’s overall dynamics and durability, the Porsche might be better. You could thrash the 911 Turbo on tracks or play with its launch control all day long.
And the 911 Turbo would also have less depreciation over time too, compared to the GT-R.
Those meter needles…reminds me of Iswara meter needles.
Now we shall see how will Nissan react with their GT-R. It’s about time for them to release a successor to the R35 already.
No, thanks. Mine is still faster.
Wtf? R35 never gonna beat turbo s.. If normal turbo yes but not turbo s.. Yours is still better? Haha ada ke tidak gtr tu :-) sembang besar.. Lalalalala