Latest Porsche 911 Turbo Brings 514hp and 553hp for Turbo S

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was first shown. The latest generation packs 514hp and 553hp respectively but also brings cutting-edge technology to 911. Sales will begin at the end of September.

Power has been improved by about 5% for both engines in the new generation. The only difference between the 514hp tune in the Turbo and 553hp tune in the Turbo S is a slight increase in boost. Both engines have turbos with variable vane turbos, which is still a rarity on petrol-fueled cars. However, they are both equipped with start/stop and a coasting function for the first time. It reduces fuel economy by 16% to 9.7l/100km for both models. The only available transmission will be the seven-speed dual clutch transmission.

The Turbo with the Sport Chrono Package will get to 100km/h in 3.2 seconds, a tenth better than the previous generation. The Turbo S will do it in 3.1 seconds. Both cars have a top speed of 318km/h.

The 911 Turbo is much more than just a powerful engine stuffed into the standard car. Porsche has packed these cars to the gills with new technology. They are the first 911s ever to come with an active anti-roll system.

They also get a different all-wheel drive system from other Porsches that includes an electronically operated, mechanical center differential to balance power between the front and rear. The system is also liquid-cooled so that it can send the cars’ full torque to the front wheels when needed.

The new 911 Turbos have active all-wheel steering in addition to all-wheel drive. The rear control arms are electronically controlled and can dial in as much as 2.8 degrees of turn. Porsche claims it gives the effect of shortening the wheelbase by 250mm at low speeds and lengthening it by 500mm at high speeds, which grants the car better low-speed maneuvering and high-speed stability.

Like every 911 Turbo Porsche has sold, the latest generation includes widened rear fenders that are 28mm wider than a standard Carrera. There are large air ducts in each fender to feed the turbos. Both cars ride on standard 20in wheels, but on the Turbo S they feature center-locking hubs. The Turbo S also has full-LED headlights, and it is an option on the Turbo.

Porsches have been available with active rear wings for several generations, but the new Turbo also gets an active front spoiler that moves in three stages. The driver controls whether the spoiler provides driving efficiency or downforce. These selections make similar changes to the rear wing.

Inside, the Turbo and Turbo S offer adaptive cruise control, a camera-based sign recognition system and a Burmester radio as options. They come standard with leather-covered Sport Seats Plus with 18-way power adjustability and a Bose stereo.

Prices start at an eye watering €162,055 euros for the Turbo and €195,256 for the Turbo S, both of which include 19% German VAT.