New Porsche 911 Turbo S Revealed

Features hybrid boosting power for the first time

The latest Porsche 911 Turbo S is equipped with a hybrid flat six engine that delivers more power than any previous version of this sports car.

Although the 992.2-generation model is technically a mid-life update for a car available since 2020, the modifications beneath the surface are extensive. The 3.7-liter flat-six engine of the previous 911 Turbo S is replaced by a version of the 3.6-liter engine from the 911 Carrera GTS hybrid, featuring the same asymmetric valve timing but with new pistons for a higher compression ratio. Additionally, it includes an extra ‘eTurbo’, with the car’s two turbochargers operating in parallel.

This second electrified version of the 911 delivers 701bhp between 6500rpm and 7000rpm (compared to 641bhp at 6750rpm for the former Turbo S) and 590lb ft of torque at 2300-6000rpm. While the torque remains unchanged, its range – referred to by engineers as the area under the curve – is significantly larger than that of the previous Turbo S, undoubtedly resulting in even more impressive point-to-point performance.

The claimed 0-62mph time is 2.5 seconds and The official top speed is now at 200mph.

Porsche's T-Hybrid system incorporates a 1.9kWh battery positioned in front of the scuttle to power an electric motor connected to the shaft between the compressor and turbine wheels in each turbo. This setup enables the turbos to spool up very quickly, reaching peak boost "about two seconds" faster than usual, thereby reducing lag. This results in the new Turbo S having exceptional throttle response.

The battery also powers an electric motor in the reinforced eight-speed PDK gearbox, enhancing throttle response further by delivering up to 139lb ft into the driveline before the flat six engine fully engages.

Once the turbos achieve the desired boost level, the motor manages the shaft's speed. In this process, it can recover energy, sending it back to the battery or directly to the slim e-motor in the gearbox, which can also recharge the battery during deceleration. This is a completely closed system, so the 911 Turbo S is not a PHEV.

Additionally, the new Turbo S features wider 325mm rear tires and larger rear brakes. Standard features include carbon-ceramic discs and rear-steer. The car retains a two-tier rear spoiler-cum-wing and a deployable front splitter, but now also includes enhanced active aerodynamics via the gills in its front bumper.

The cross-connected active anti-roll bars are now electrohydraulic, thanks to the new 400V circuit, enabling them to operate much faster than before.

The exhaust system is made of titanium, reducing weight by 6.8kg, while the wiper arms, made from a composite, are 50% lighter. However, the car's total weight has increased by 85kg to 1725kg, although this includes the optional rear seats.

The electrification of the Turbo S represents the most substantial alteration to the model's technical design since the mid-1990s, will this change keep the enthusiasts close, time will tell.