Porsche unveiled the 992.1-generation 911 Turbo for the 2021 model year. It was available as a Coupe and Cabriolet. Here are 10 fast facts about the 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe.

3.8-Litre Engine

The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo is powered by a six-cylinder 3.8-litre boxer engine. It features symmetrical turbochargers with variable turbine geometry and electrically controlled bypass valves. In conjunction with the redesigned charge air cooling system and the use of piezo injectors, this improves responsiveness, performance, torque characteristic and revving ability. The delivers maximum output of 427 kW (580 PS) at 6,500 rpm. The maximum torque of 750 Nm is available between 2,250-4,500 rpm.

PDK Transmission

The PDK transmission in the 911 Turbo is based on the gearbox used also in the 911 Carrera. However, to handle the power output and the torque of delivered by the 3.8-litre engine, it features optimised steel plates and a reinforced gear set. Driving pleasure was also increased. Thanks to the lightning fast gearshifts, the 911 Turbo reacts even faster and more spontaneously.

All-Wheel Drive

Porsche Traction Management (PTM) all-wheel drive was adapted to the increased power. With the additional water cooling and reinforced steel plates, the front-axle transmission can transmit significantly more torque. The transfer case in the new 911 Turbo can distribute up to 500 Nm to the front wheels. A new prop shaft that is both lighter and more stable, with just one universal joint, transmits power to the front axle.

Adaptive Aerodynamics

The adaptive aerodynamics components contribute to the performance delivered by the 911 Turbo. The downforce is increased by 15 percent thanks to the newly designed active front spoiler and rear wing, thereby guaranteeing even greater driving stability and dynamics at higher speeds. The maximum downforce in the Performance position (Sport Plus mode activated) is around 170 kg.

Rear-Axle Steering

The steering system with active rear axle steering has also been retuned. A six percent more direct steering ratio than on the predecessor model improves steering precision. This gives the sports car more agility, especially on twisty roads.The 911 Turbo comes with a mixed tyres. Not only the tyres on the front and rear axles differ in width but also in their wheel diameter. At the front, the tyre size is 255/35 ZR20. On the rear axle, there are 315/30 ZR21 tyres.

Tyre Temperature Display

One cool new feature is the tyre temperature display, which is combined with the tyre pressure display. At a low tyre temperature, the blue bars warn about reduced road grip. As the tyres warm up, the display colour changes to blue-white. And once the operating temperature has been reached, the display colour changes to white. The system is deactivated when winter tyres are fitted.

Wet Mode

The Wet mode function of the 911 Turbo informs you how wet the road is. It uses acoustic sensors in the front wheel housings to detect swirled-up splash water. If/when the driver activates Wet mode, the PSM, PTM, aerodynamics, PTV Plus and drive responsiveness are adapted for best possible driving stability. The PTM transfers more all-wheel torque to the front axle to increase traction. The rear spoiler moves into the Wet mode position, the front spoiler is retracted, the accelerator pedal characteristics are flatter and PSM Off or Sport mode are deactivated.

Braking Power

911 Turbo comes with a high-performance brake system as standard. The grey cast iron brake system features aluminium monobloc six-piston fixed callipers with 408 mm brake discs on the front axle. The brake system on the rear axle features four-piston fixed callipers with 380 mm brake discs. The brake callipers are painted red as standard with High-Gloss Black optionally available. The “Porsche” logo on the brake callipers is white for this design.

Air Brake

The 911 Turbo has an air brake function. In case of emergency braking at high speeds, the front spoiler and rear wing are moved to the Performance position. The higher drag force and increased downforce reduce the braking distance, depending on the initial speed and road conditions. Driving stability is also improved during braking.

How Fast is It?

You don’t need to ask if it’s fast, but you might want to know how fast it is. The 2021 Porsche 911 Turbo Coupe can accelerate from zero to 60 mph in 2.7 seconds to 100 km/h in 2.8 seconds. The Cabriolet is only 0.1 seconds slower. The top speed is 320 km/h.

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