The all-wheel-drive Turbo S resides above the regular Turbo, GTS, and Carrera models in the sprawling 911 hierarchy, but the distinctions are far more nuanced. Producing 580 horsepower and 553 lb-ft of torque (40 horsepower and 67 lb-ft more than the non-S Turbo), the Turbo S is second only to the hairy-scary 700-hp rear-wheel-drive 911 GT2 RS in maximum engine output.
A Chassis to Match
To ensure stopping power commensurate with its accelerative capabilities, Porsche fits the Turbo S with its third-generation Porsche Ceramic Composite Brake (PCCB) system. Comprising 16.1-inch rotors with six-piston calipers in front and 15.4-inch rotors with four-piston units in the rear, it provided enough bite to haul our Turbo S to a stop from 70 mph in just 133 feet. More than just capable, once warmed they deliver enough feedback that a driver can interpret even the most gentle applications of the pedal with near-telepathic results.
The interior materials are of quality, and the purposeful design is devoid of flash, although some of the switchgear requires familiarization. Seating is a near-perfect blend of comfort and support, and once properly adjusted the seats essentially disappear, allowing the driver to focus on the task of driving.
Engine
| Engine layout |
Rear-engine |
| Design and cylinders |
Twin-turbocharged boxer 6 |
| Bore |
102.0 mm |
| Stroke |
77.5 mm |
| Displacement |
3.8 l |
| Max. power |
580 hp |
| Max. power at rpm |
6,750 rpm |
| Max. torque |
516 lb-ft |
| Max. torque at rpm |
2,100 - 4,250 rpm |
| Compression ratio |
9.8 : 1 |
| Max. engine speed |
7,200 rpm |
| Power-to-weight ratio |
6.1 lb/hp |
| Max. power per liter |
152.6 hp/l |
| Valves |
2 intake / 2 exhaust |
| Exhaust emission treatment |
2 catalytic converters |
| Knock control |
Yes |
| Intake style |
Expansion intake system |
| Lubrication |
Integrated dry-sump |
| Valve timing |
VarioCam Plus |
Chassis and Suspension
| Front axle |
MacPherson strut suspension with anti-roll bar |
| Rear axle |
LSA multi-link suspension with anti-roll bar |
| Brakes |
410 mm brake rotors with 6-piston calipers at front; 390 mm brake rotors with 4-piston calipers at rear |
| Steering |
Electric power-assisted steering with variable steering ratio |
| Anti-lock Braking System (ABS) |
Component of Porsche Stability Management (PSM) |
| Traction control |
Component of Porsche Stability Management (PSM) |
| Stability control |
Component of Porsche Stability Management (PSM) |
| Wheels (front) |
9 J x 20 ET 51 |
| Tires (front) |
245 / 35 ZR 20 |
| Wheels (rear) |
11.5 J x 20 ET 56 |
| Tires (rear) |
305 / 30 ZR 20 |
Performance
| 0 - 60 mph with Sport Chrono Package |
2.8 s |
Body
| Type |
Coupe (2+2) |
| Length |
177.4 in |
| Width (w/ mirrors) |
77.9 in |
| Width (w/ mirrors folded) |
74.0 in |
| Height |
51.1 in |
| Drag coefficient (Cd) |
0.31 Cd |
| Wheelbase |
96.5 in |
| Turning circle |
34.7 ft |
| Front track |
60.7 in |
| Rear track |
62.6 in |
| Curb weight |
3,528 lb |
| Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) |
4,387 lb |
| Maximum load |
859 lb |
Capacities
| Front luggage compartment volume |
4.4 ft³ |
