2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S – 10 Fast Facts

The 911 Turbo S is the flagship of the Porsche 911 range. Here are 10 fast facts about the eight generation (992.1) 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S.

2021 Porsche 911 Turbo S – 10 Fast Facts

3.8-Litre Engine

The 992.1-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S is powered by a six-cylinder 3.8-litre engine with two VTG turbochargers. It delivers maximum output of 478 kW (650 PS). The maximum torque of 800 Nm is available between 2,500 and 4,000 rpm.

Lightweight Starter Battery

The 911 Turbo S is equipped as standard with a lithium iron phosphate battery (LiFePO4). The new battery offers higher voltage stability and lower internal resistance in comparison with a conventional lead battery. Thanks to the advanced battery technology and power density, 20 per cent less space is needed and the weight of the on-board battery is reduced by more than half, from 27 kg to 12.75 kg. These features made it possible to reduce the 95 Ah capacity of a conventional lead-acid battery to 60 Ah for the LiFePO4 battery.

Eight-Speed PDK Transmission

911 Turbo S is fitted with an eight-speed PDK transmission delivering lightning-fast gearshifts. This means much shorter response times and faster gear changes. Lightning-fast gearshifts are generally used at high engine speeds and loads, both in manual mode and when Sport Plus mode is activated. All gears have new ratios, with first gear now shorter and last gear longer than before. This has made it possible to implement a longer final-drive ratio, thereby further reducing engine speeds in higher gears and improving comfort as well as fuel consumption.

All-Wheel Drive

The improved Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel-drive system in the 911 Turbo S offers even more traction, safety and driving pleasure. A new, lighter and more stable driveshaft with just one universal joint distributes power to the front axle. With its additional water-cooling and reinforced steel plates, the front-axle transmission can transmit significantly more torque, now up to 500 Nm, to the front wheels.

Sport Chrono Package

Driving pleasure is given an additional boost with the standard Sport Chrono package. The various modes are activated on the steering wheel using the new mode switch with Sport Response button, and are displayed in the instrument cluster. The driver can also select the new Wet mode using the mode switch. The package also includes the PSM Sport mode, dynamic engine mounts as well as the stopwatch and the Porsche Track Precision app.

Optional Sports Chassis

For the first time, Porsche is offering an optional PASM sports chassis for the 911 Turbo S. The sports chassis includes shorter springs with more dynamic spring rates and a new set-up of the standard active roll compensation system PDCC. To guarantee maximum grip at all times, “‘helper” springs are additionally mounted on the rear axle which ensure adequate spring pre-loading of the main springs for full rebound.

Tyre Temperature Indicator

Tyre temperature indicator is a new feature. It helps drivers precisely adapt their driving style to the grip level of the tyres. At a low tyre temperature, the blue bars warn of reduced road grip. As the tyres warm up, the colour of the indicator changes to blue-white and then changes to white once the operating temperature has been reached and maximum possible grip is available. The system is deactivated and the bars are hidden when/if winter tyres are fitted.

Ceramic Brakes as Standard

Parallel to the engine’s increase in output, the new flagship 911 also brakes with an improved PCCB ceramic brake system. This is the first 911 equipped with brake callipers with 10 pistons. The front brake discs have a diameter of 420 mm. At the rear there are four-piston brake callipers and 390 mm brake discs.

Optional Sport Exhaust

For the first time, Porsche is offering an optional sports exhaust system for the 911 Turbo S. Like the standard system, it features electric, continually adjustable exhaust flaps for the first time, solving the conflict between driving style, interior noise comfort and legal requirements. While the standard exhaust system features two rectangular, black chrome-plated twin tailpipes, the two oval tailpipes in black (high gloss) or silver are a distinguishing visual feature of the sports exhaust.

How Fast is the 911 Turbo S

The 992.1-generation Porsche 911 Turbo S can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 2.6 seconds to to 100 km/h in 2.7 seconds. Sprint to 200 km/h takes just 8.9 seconds. The top speed is 330 km/h.

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