Porsche’s new 911 Turbo S will arrive in SA
Porsche have recently announced their latest member to the 911 family, it’s the 992 Turbo S. With the goal to make the driver feel the difference in this vehicle and they have really done just that.
The 911 is a blend of tradition and modern
This new Porsche also didn’t get to be seen earlier because of the cancelled Geneva Convention. However, it doesn’t need the spotlight to look stunning. From outside to inside, a blend of the traditional and the modern have been seamlessly put together to make this car special.
Looking at the outside, everything is a little wider, something all 992s do. The front is wider by 42 millimetres, back by 20 millimetres and tread by 10 millimetres. The new alloy wheels are also interesting when it comes to size. The front wheels are a large 20 inches while the back is an even bigger 21 inches.
Porsche have managed to make this 911 even more aerodynamic for 2020. In fact, it gets 15% more downforce. Part of what helps accomplish this are the extending front spoiler and raising wing that comes into action when you start driving faster.
Comfort and luxury
From inside the car, it feels amazing. There isn’t a single thing about the vehicle that feels cheap with leather and carbon fibre everywhere. The centre console follows a more minimalist design with a reduction in buttons. They haven’t gotten completely rid of them, keeping the essentials for features like climate control and music volume.
The rest can either be found on the steering wheel or the 11-inch infotainment system that functions incredibly well. Although, I have only heard of it having Apple CarPlay and not Android Auto, sorry Android users.
In the driver’s display, there is a traditional analogue central rev counter flanked by two digital screens that display everything else.
What adding a turbo changed
Inside this car is a 3.8-litre engine that has a pair of VTG turbochargers. When Porsche mentioned making the driver feel the difference, this is where it happens. This 911 gives 478 kW which is 51 kW more than before. It doesn’t stop there with an increase of 50 Nm bringing it to 800 Nm of torque.
At the moment there is an 8-speed Porsche double-clutch transmission (PDK) with a manual in the future. It gets from 0 – 100 km/h in just 2.7 seconds and reaches a top speed of 330 km/h.
You will be hunting for twisting roads because with a new traction management programme, Porsche Active Suspension Management (PASM), and 4 wheel drive, it will turn tight corners into a playground.
Other features that we may see
Porsche has not revealed every feature for the 911 Turbo S, but we can look at the non-turbo option for a hint at what could be found on the turbo. Some of the more stand out features include door handles that pop out when you unlock the car to aid the aerodynamics and a lift kit option for speed bumps. The boot has 132 litres and you can find acoustic sensors in the wheel arches that detect rain and switch the car into wet mode.
Both 911 models, with and without turbo, will be making their way to South Africa. A final price is not confirmed but will probably be announced closer to its launch.
Source & images: CARmag | Carwow | The South African
