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Porsche 911 Turbo S blasts in

Ultimate version of four-wheel drive supercar gets more power and a price tag to match

Porsche 911 Turbo S

By Jack Rix

08th February 2010

THE 911 is raising the bar. Porsche’s regular 911 Turbo is already the fastest-accelerating car the firm makes – but that hasn’t stopped bosses introducing an even more powerful Turbo S variant.

The model uses the same 3.8-litre twin-turbo engine, but delivers 30bhp more power – at 523bhp – as well as a huge 700Nm of torque. However, fuel economy is identical, at 24.8mpg.

Using the launch control function on the Sport Chrono Package, fitted as standard, the S flies from 0-60mph in 3.3 seconds – three-tenths faster than the Turbo – and on to a top speed of 196mph.

Equipment includes the twin-clutch PDK gearbox with steering-mounted paddles, ceramic brakes and a mechanical limited-slip differential, as well as 19-inch RS Spyder design wheels and adaptive sport seats.

But all this comes at a price. When it arrives in May, the S coupé will start at £123,262 and the Cabriolet £130,791 – that’s £21,440 and £21,743 more than the standard cars respectively.

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8 Comments

yawn

By gherkins123 on 8 February, 2010, 1:40pm

In a rush to catch a GT-R?

Simply take one GT-R, take it to any number of quality tuning specialists for this allready monster performance car...Spend another £5k-10 on the bargain basement list price and then you have a 650bhp plus monster what will murder this 911 for half the price!

By LegioIXHispana on 8 February, 2010, 9:15pm

GT-R - 50% of the price, 1% as useable

Unless your quality tuning specialist is able to do what Nissan couldn't and provide the GT-R with suspension sufficiently compliant to use on roads, then you will still be stuck with a car that is only good for the track. So long as you don't race it too long, which will cook it. Or use the launch control one too many times, which will reduce the cars usefulness from 1% to 0%, and take it out of guarantee. Still, it's very good for a few laps, so long as you're careful.
What a bargain compared to the over-priced Porsche, which only has it's unmatched real world useabilty and race-proven durability in it's favour.
What proportion of miles driven are on a track ? I think my 1% might be a bit generous.

By WillD on 8 February, 2010, 10:14pm

I have driven a GTr. It is truly horrible like a video game on wheels and.. boy... is it ugly. I have just sold my second R8 largely because neither the manual or R Tronic are satisfactory. I now have a C4s cab with the excellent PDK box. In practical terms for everyday use a better car than either of the forgoing.

By peter1326 on 9 February, 2010, 10:10am

While I have owned many Porsches and agree that you can't compare much to their everyday reliability and frills yet I don't think you can dismiss the GT-R for it having a harsh ride or computer came interior. It is an amazing accomplished car and it has blown the press away. I guarantee you this that it has shaken up the likes of Porsche and other performance car manufacturers who set the benchmarks. Yet all this is good for consumers as it helps to keep the benchmark high and the costs low.

By sel100 on 9 February, 2010, 12:17pm

While I have owned many Porsches and agree that you can't compare much to their everyday reliability and frills yet I don't think you can dismiss the GT-R for it having a harsh ride or computer came interior. It is an amazing accomplished car and it has blown the press away. I guarantee you this that it has shaken up the likes of Porsche and other performance car manufacturers who set the benchmarks. Yet all this is good for consumers as it helps to keep the benchmark high and the costs low.

By sel100 on 9 February, 2010, 12:18pm

Porsches can be used very hard day-in, day-out without any noticeable degradation in reliability or performance. The Germans know how to build very strong cars.

By mhn001 on 9 February, 2010, 8:41pm

Porsche reliablility? Have you owned one? Heard of IMS failures?

It sounds to me that mhn001 you haven't heard of the dreaded IMS engine problem which affects even the most current Porsche engines. Search the web and you will see for yourself.

By sel100 on 11 February, 2010, 11:43am

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