The latest 911 Turbo has four-wheel steering (as on the 911 GT3), a faster-acting four-wheel drive system, and adaptive aerodynamics that are claimed to be worth two seconds per lap at the Nürburgring. For another £22k, this Turbo S version has an extra 38bhp and 30lb ft, ceramic brakes, and dynamic engine mounts teamed with an active anti-roll system.
All of which means this £140k Turbo S has a twin-turbo 3.8-litre flat-six producing 552bhp (the same as a BMW M5)…
The latest 911 Turbo has four-wheel steering (as on the 911 GT3), a faster-acting four-wheel drive system, and adaptive aerodynamics that are claimed to be worth two seconds per lap at the Nürburgring. For another £22k, this Turbo S version has an extra 38bhp and 30lb ft, ceramic brakes, and dynamic engine mounts teamed with an active anti-roll system.
All of which means this £140k Turbo S has a twin-turbo 3.8-litre flat-six producing 552bhp (the same as a BMW M5) and up to 553lb ft with a special ‘overboost’ mode. It’ll hit 62mph in 3.1 seconds (and Porsche’s performance claims are always conservative) and lap the Nürburgring in 7 minutes and 27 seconds.
Presented with £150k and the choice of any current 911 we’d still make a beeline for the GT3, which has a sharper PDK gearbox, more interactive steering, a 200kg weight advantage, a wonderful naturally aspirated engine, and the ability to deliver more interactive highs. But the Turbo S is faster, more usable, a more complete car, and thus one heck of a 911.