Wild power boost as 911 Turbo S goes hybrid

PORSCHE has unveiled the facelifted 992.2-generation 911 Turbo S on the eve of this week’s IAA Munich motor present, the headline change being the introduction of hybrid know-how to its flagship roadgoing 911 for the primary time. 

The great replace brings further efficiency, revised visuals, improved aerodynamics and further gear, with preliminary Australian deliveries of the Turbo S scheduled for the second quarter of 2026. 

Now priced from $577,300 plus on-road prices for the Coupé, or $598,000 + ORC for the Cabriolet, the Turbo S sits on the high of the ‘common’ 911 lineup – nevertheless, it isn’t as costly as varied GT2 and particular version variations of the 911 which have come earlier than. 

Each physique types can carry a 2+2 structure with a compact rear seat, although the Coupé defaults to a two-seat configuration as normal with the rear bench equipped as a no-cost choice. 

Central to the 992.2 improve is a 3.6-litre ‘boxer’ six-cylinder petrol engine paired to a improvement of Porsche’s 400-volt T-Hybrid system initially launched with final yr’s 911 Carrera GTS mannequin (priced from $392,200 + ORC). 

Not like typical hybrids geared toward decreasing gas consumption, the T-Hybrid setup targets efficiency features from electrification with solely extraordinarily modest thirst reductions as a byproduct. 

Past doubling the variety of electrically assisted exhaust gasoline turbochargers turbochargers, the Turbo S deploys totally different turbine and compressor designs to these of the GTS.  

Collectively, the ICE and hybrid parts generate 523kW and 800Nm with peak torque sustained from 2300-6000rpm. 

Electrification contributes 45kW to the general energy pie, enabling the 992.2 Turbo S to speed up from 0-100km/h in a claimed 2.5 seconds (–0.2sec) and from 0-200km/h in 8.4 sec (–0.5sec). High velocity is 322km/h. 

The advantages netted a 14-second discount within the Turbo S’s Nürburgring Nordschleife lap time, now 7:03.92, with take a look at drivers citing elevated grip – additionally assisted by 10mm-wider rear tyres (now 325/30 ZR21) whereas 255/25 ZR20 tyres stay on the entrance axle. 

Braking is dealt with by a normal Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) bundle, with 420mm entrance discs shielded by an lively diffuser that shuts to cut back water spray in moist situations. Rear discs now measure 410mm in diameter (+20mm). 

Normal electro-hydraulic Porsche Dynamic Chassis Management (ehPDCC) hyperlinks the suspension with cross-connected lively couplings, limiting physique roll below load.  

Aerodynamic measures embody a deployable rear wing and lively vertical entrance cooling flaps, contributing to an total 10 per cent drag discount. 

Externally, the facelift introduces prolonged Turbonite trim components whereas the cabin picks up carbon construction trim with Neodyme highlights together with a perforated microfibre headliner in black. 

The sports activities exhaust system with titanium suggestions stays normal and oval tailpipes can be found at further value. 

Australian-delivered Turbo S examples construct on world specification (which packs HD Matrix LED headlights, Sport Chrono Pack and 18-way seats) with further normal gear comprising 360-degree digicam, consolation entry, DAB radio, automated parking, adaptive cruise and a no-cost elective rear wiper. 

Porsche vice chairman of 911 and 718 mannequin traces Frank Moser stated the updates to the Turbo S had been focussed on further consolation, extra individuality, and making the car considerably sooner.