Note: Porsche tends to be somewhat
conservative with their performance figures, hence it is likely that the
0-62 mph and 0-100 mph times given below will be even quicker in
independent testing. -SW
(from Porsche Press Release) 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.
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 by
30bhp to 450bhp, and pulling power leaps to 620Nm from 560Nm. 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 £99,300.00 (inc VAT).
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 450bhp 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.
The price of the Porsche 911 Turbo S Cabriolet is £105,030.00 (inc VAT).
911 Turbo S
Specification (Coupe)
Engine: 6 cylinder
Performance: Top speed 191mph
Capacity: 3596cc
0-62mph: 4.2 secs
0-100mph: 9.0secs
Max power: 450bhp (331kW) at 5700rpm
Max torque: 457lb ft (620Nm)
Fuel consumption: Combined 21.2mpg
from 3500 to 4400rpm
Urban 14.4mpg
Unladen weight: 1590kg
Extra-urban 29.1mpg
911 Turbo S
Specification (Cabriolet)
Engine: 6 cylinder
Performance: Top speed 191mph
Capacity: 3596cc
0-62mph: 4.3 secs
0-100mph: 9.2 secs
Max power: 450bhp (331kW) at 5700rpm
Max torque: 457lb ft (620Nm)
Fuel consumption: Combined 21.2mpg
from 3500 to 4400rpm
Urban 14.4mpg
Unladen weight: 1660kg
Extra-urban 29.1mpg |
