Porsche announced pricing for the big brother 911.
The old Turbo S was already an unhinged Autobahn battering ram, so when Porsche says the new one is “significantly quicker”… well, you’d better hold onto something. Designed for unparalleled launch speed and planted cruising ability, it's now heading to SA, and we have the price.
So what's so special about this new Turbo S? Well, there is a lot to talk about. Firstly, like all new 911s, there is a subtle touch of electrification within the Turbo S’s heart. Its 3.6-litre flat-six paired with Porsche's twin-turbo T-Hybrid fairy dust produces 523kW and 800Nm of torque, that’s 45kW more than the outgoing model, making this 911 the most powerful 911 to date. But the big selling point for the Turbo S is that it launches like it’s being punted out of a barrel, and Porsche has achieved an even more unbelievable 0-100km/h time of 2.5 seconds. That’s 0.2 seconds faster than the outgoing model.
It can also reach 200km/h in 8.4 seconds and reaches a top speed of 322km/h. But there is more going on than just its refined straight-line pedigree, as the chassis has been enhanced for improved cornering ability, and Porsche's latest handling monitoring tech ensures the power is sent exactly to where it needs to be.
Not enough? It also just shaved 11 seconds off its Nürburgring lap, now sitting at 7:03.92. Still not GT3 RS quick, but given it's not exactly a stripped-out track toy, that’s outrageous. This decreased lap time is due to the increased power and improved chassis, but its new and advanced aerodynamics also play a huge role. Its adaptive front diffuser, vertically arranged front cooling flaps, adjustable front spoiler lip and extendable and tilting rear wing assist the Turbo S with gliding through the air when travelling in a straight line while also providing a healthy amount of downforce for harder cornering.
It's more powerful, more advanced and more agile than ever before. So how much will it cost us? Well, the Turbo S is coming in two variations, a coupe and a cabriolet. The 911 Turbo S Coupe will set you back R5,558,000, whereas the Cabriolet comes at a slightly steeper R5,827,000.
So, like the previous generation, a Turbo S sits at a slightly steeper price than the GT3 RS, and in my mind it makes a lot of sense. In many ways the GT3 RS is the most refined sportscar you can buy for the track, while the Turbo S is just as impressive but designed to be substantially more comfortable, faster off the line and more usable for the streets. I am relieved that Porsche kept its price below the R6m mark for a highly improved vehicle, and we are definitely looking forward to experiencing this rocket on four wheels.
Porsche 911 Turbo S Coupe: R5,558,000
Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet: R5,827,000
