Summary
- The Porsche 911 has evolved over the past 60 years to become the perfect sports car, with refined engineering and upgrades.
- The Porsche 911 Turbo S is equipped with one of the most powerful flat-six engines ever fitted to a Porsche, delivering incredible performance.
- The 911 Turbo S combines its powerful engine with active aerodynamics and a timeless design, offering both luxury and comfort for everyday practicality.
Porsche 911 is completing 60 years in 2023. Over its six decades of existence, the iconic sports car gradually changed for the better. Engineering refinements and upgrades brought the 911 up to a standard of being considered by many the perfect sports car. Since the world first saw it back in 1963 at the Frankfurt International Motor Show, few people could have imagined just how significant that little sports car would become for the automotive world over the next several decades.
The original 911 featured an air-cooled six-cylinder boxer engine. We're way past air-cooled engines nowadays, but the flat-six boxer remained in several different Porsche's applications. Over its lifespan, several designers were involved in updating and further developing the 911, and today you can choose a 911 from a varied range of trims to fit several different expectations and desires. In that lineup, the Porsche 911 Turbo S stands at the pinnacle of the family, and it too, like the original 911, also employs a flat-six engine. In it, you will find incredible power, speed, precision, and agility, in a way only Porsche knows how to deliver.
Technical specifications, available features, and pricing regarding the 911 Turbo S were provided by Porsche. Fuel economy data was sourced from Fueleconomy.gov.
One Of The Most Powerful Flat-Six Boxer Engines
The rear-engined 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S is not only beautiful to look at inside and out, but it's also a very sporty and fast car. Equipped with one of the most powerful flat-six engines ever fitted to a Porsche, the 911 Turbo S truly has what it takes to punch above its weight class, flirting with supercar status. And it's not a very thirsty engine either for the kind of performance it delivers. The 992 911 Turbo S is rated at 17 MPG combined.
Porsche 911 Turbo S 992 Performance Specs
0-60 MPH | 2.6-Seconds |
Top Speed | 205 MPH |
Output | 640 Horsepower |
Torque | 590 Pound-Feet |
Curb Weight | 3,636 Pounds |
Layout | 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged Boxer-six engine, aluminum crankshaft and heads, all-wheel drive, eight-speed PDK dual-clutch automatic transmission |
MSRP | $230,400 |
That kind of horsepower was seldom seen being produced by a flat-six engine and it is currently the most powerful engine in a production Porsche. This car is so quick that from a dead stop, it can reach 124 MPH in just 8.9 seconds. As a reference, BMW's S 1000 R super naked bike does the same in eight seconds.
This speaks volumes to the 911 turbo power-to-weight ratio and its already legendary eight-speed PDK transmission. The 911 Turbo S has a wet weight of 3,636 pounds. The enhanced driving dynamics of the Turbo S required a wider track that has increased by 42 mm at the front axle and 10 mm at the rear. 20-inch 255/35 tires at the front and 21-inch 315/30 rubber at the back ensure optimal grip.
Active Aerodynamics To Cope With Supercar Performance
The 992 Porsche 911 Turbo S also has at its disposal Porsche's active aerodynamic system (PAA). This system can improve cooling downforce and overall aerodynamics to go with the car's exceptional performance. This was a world-first, innovative feature launched on the previous generation 911. The system has been improved since then and has some additional functions, such as emergency braking when both the front spoiler and the rear wing assume their performance positions for more downforce and to help shave off some more speed when breaking at high velocities.
Air inlets and outlets are cleverly positioned around the body of the car to maximize cool air intake to the engine and turbo, and also to dispense with the hot air from the combustion chamber through the exhaust system as effectively as possible. The maximum downforce generated by the 911 Turbo S active aerodynamic system is 375 pounds, which represents an increase of 15 percent from the previous generation.
Timeless, Captivating Design
Over its 60 years of history, the 911 kept its distinctive design queues pretty much unchanged. The proportions are all still there, with slight, nuanced improvements with each passing generation. The 911 improvement over time is intertwined with the evolution of automotive engineering and performance.
The current generation 992 911 Turbo S design is unique in the sense that its body is wider and the car boasts a much more muscular look. The 911 turbo S design tells a story of an iconic car from the past, while at the same time, looking towards the future in a very elegant and respectful way. The rear engine configuration was kept throughout all the 911 generations and unquestionably influences its characteristic design.
This defining characteristic of a rear-mounted engine shifts the weight distribution of the car towards the rear, giving it a particularly unique driving feel when compared to most other sports cars. This rear-biased weight distribution can sometimes be akin to a double-edged sword, as the rear end of the car is more prone to lose traction, confirming a clear tendency to steering, but also, it can make the car more composed while cornering. The 911 Turbo S, however, with its wider tracks, all-wheel drive system, a plethora of electronic rider aids, and standard rear axle steering provide all the handling confidence needed to drive it spiritedly on the bends.
Luxury And Comfort
So far we have established that the Porsche 992 911 Turbo S has supercar performance, timeless design, a heritage admired and respected throughout the whole automotive world, and state-of-the-art technology through and through. But if there is something that the Germans take pride in their cars, it is luxury and comfort. Not only they have to be sporty and focus on the driving experience, but also allow some room for everyday practicality with a healthy dose of luxury and comfort. And the 911 Turbo S is no exception.
Throughout all of its interior, the 911 Turbo S flaunts exquisite high-quality materials expertly finished, perfect ergonomics, and modern features. Porsche's communication management (PCM) system, for example, is intuitive to use and can be customized for the individual experience. The front luggage compartment offers 4.5 cubic feet of room, and the rear luggage compartment adds another 9.3 cubic feet. The premium surround sound system is from BOSE as standard, and features 12 speakers and an output of 570 watts. And yes, it even has cupholders.
The cherry on top is Porsche's track use it for training on the racetrack. The 911 Turbo s has an enhanced version of this app, where more than three hundred international racetracks are stored. Your own lap times are recorded via a precision built-in GPS. This feature also allows for drivers to firm their laps with GoPro cameras and synchronize the image with the racing data, which can be thoroughly analyzed via smartphone.
Porsche builds most of its cars with everyday use in mind. Unlike some low-slung exotics out there, the 911 has always fared better with a roofline that is slightly higher. The 911 Turbo S is a gentle brute that can be calm and polite according to its drivers' desires, or turn itself into a real track monster at the flick of a switch. If the 911 is the ultimate sports car, what then could be said of 911 turbo S, if not that, and then some?